William Shakespeare, retold by Rachel Bladon Shakespeare’s story of the tragic lovers Romeo and Juliet is as relevant and popular now as it was over 400years ago.
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream
William Shakespeare, retold by Rachel Bladon William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy about love and marriage. When four young lovers get lost in the forest, thefairies that live there play jokes on them – turning love into hate and hate into love. A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays. This Macmillan Reader is written as a playscript and includes original extracts.
The Stranger
Norman Whitney A dark and handsome stranger opens a shop in the quiet village of Woodend. Anna begins to wonder about the visitors who come to Dave Slatin’s shop. What do they buy and what exactly is behind the door marked Special Orders Only? At first, Anna finds Dave exciting and attractive but soon she becomes very frightened.
The Three Musketeers
Alexandre Dumas retold by Nicholas Murgatroyd D’Artagnan wants to become a King’s musketeer. But before he can have the job he must meet many challenges and prove that he is a strong and brave fighter. Canhe protect the Queen from the Cardinal’s evil plans? And will he be able to stop the beautiful Milady from murdering the Duke of Buckingham?
Phantom of the Opera
Gaston Leroux, translated and retold by Stephen Colbourn The singers and dancers at the Opera House are frightened. They have seen a stranger behind the stage – a man in a mask. This story has been the basis of many films and plays, as well as a world-famous musical.
Little Women
Louisa M. Alcott, retold by Anne Collins The story of four sisters growing up in Massachusetts, USA during the American Civil War. Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy March live with their mother in a small town. Their father is away fighting with the Unionarmy.
Vigo es Vivaldi
Borja, Paula, Irene, Silvia, Maxi, Alberto, Felipe, Pedro… Un grupo de amigos que inician su último curso en un instituto de Vigo. En sus vidas hay ilusiones y libros, padres y profesores, mucho deporte y mucha marcha, victorias, desengaños y algunas movidas memorables. Unos muchachos, una historia, un paisaje, y los avatares de un amor… Continue reading Vigo es Vivaldi
La leyenda del segundo féretro
Invitado a una villa renacentista por una amiga italiana que solicita su ayuda, Alfredo se ve inmerso en un mundo de pesadilla: la leyenda referida a una monstruosa criatura que vive en las entrañas de la cripta familiar ha resurgido de la noche de los tiempos. El hermoso paisaje de la Toscana servirá como fondo… Continue reading La leyenda del segundo féretro
El principito
Este cuento de origen francés, escrito por Antoine de Saint-Exupéry y traducido por Bonifacio del Carril, cuenta la historia de un piloto que se encuentra perdido en el desierto del Sahara después de que su avión sufriera una avería. Aquí conocerá a un pequeño príncipe de otro planeta y aprenderá poco a poco a valorar… Continue reading El principito