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ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Shakespeare's complicated comedy of love and disguise is retold for young readers in a simple and entertaining manner. Feste the fool recounts how Viola is shipwrecked in Illyria and thinks her twin brother Sebastian drowned, and how for safety Viola disguises herself as a man before finding employment with the lovelorn Duke Orsino. Feste tells what happens next, knowing he is a Fool but others are fools. Beautifully illustrated by Jane Ray, this is a delightful introduction to Shakespeare's play suitable for primary aged readers. Lindy
Shakespeare’s Globe is inspired and informed by the unique historic playing conditions of two beautiful iconic theatres. Its diverse programme of work harnesses the power of performance, cultivates intellectual curiosity and excites learning to make Shakespeare accessible for all. Visit the theatre on the South Bank in London. Georghia Ellinas, a former English teacher, has focused on working with teachers across the UK and the world for the last thirty years. She has written several books about teaching Shakespeare, and in her role as Head of Learning at Shakespeare's Globe was responsible for creating programs to make Shakespeare accessible and relevant to children of all ages. Jane Ray has illustrated over 60 children's books, working with bestselling authors such as Michael Rosen, Carol Ann Duffy and Kevin Crossley-Holland. Jane was the IBBY UK Illustrator nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Awards in 2018, and has been shortlisted six times for the Kate Greenaway Award. She has also produced work for the Royal Opera House, Liberty Art Fabrics, Amnesty International and Polka Children's Theatres.
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Shakespeare's complicated comedy of love and disguise is retold for young readers in a simple and entertaining manner. Feste the fool recounts how Viola is shipwrecked in Illyria and thinks her twin brother Sebastian drowned, and how for safety Viola disguises herself as a man before finding employment with the lovelorn Duke Orsino. Feste tells what happens next, knowing he is a Fool but others are fools. Beautifully illustrated by Jane Ray, this is a delightful introduction to Shakespeare's play suitable for primary aged readers. Lindy
The plot of Twelfth Night, as narrated by the Fool, is complicated, but this picture book conveys magic and fun through its ravishingly coloured, gold-sprinkled illustrations * One to Watch Out For, The Sunday Times * Former English teacher, Georghia Ellinas has found a delightful way of navigating us through the complexities of Shakespeare’s comedy. * The Letterpress Project * An outstanding romantic comedy that for children could be a little confusing as it has plenty of plot twists, but which has now been made accessible to us all. * Armadillo Magazine *
