Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet"Now presenting Manga Shakespearethe Bards greatest plays in an accessible, lively format for a new generation of readers" Romeo and Juliet" is ideally suited for the manga formatit has teenage heroes, scheming and villainous adults, heartbreaking tragedy, and the ultimate romantic plot about star crossd lovers. Romeo, a Montague, and Juliet, a Capulet, fall deeply in loveand they refuse to let their parents age old feud get in their way. When Romeo

"Now presenting Manga Shakespearethe Bards greatest plays in an accessible, lively format for a new generation of readers"
Romeo and Juliet" is ideally suited for the manga formatit has teenage heroes, scheming and villainous adults, heartbreaking tragedy, and the ultimate romantic plot about star-crossd lovers. Romeo, a Montague, and Juliet, a Capulet, fall deeply in loveand they refuse to let their parents age-old feud get in their way. When Romeo is banished from their town, a series of mistakes and misunderstandings, along with their families mutual hatred, finally manages to end their love. An exciting introduction to the Bard for reluctant readers and manga fans alike.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 04/01/2007
ISBN: 9780810993259
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.26h x 6.08w x 0.51d

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 03/15/2007 pg. 281
Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2007 pg. 84 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Booklist 03/15/2007 pg. 56
ALA Best Books Young Adults 01/01/2008 pg. 1