Sheilaz Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 .......whats the details of these books then? I ask 'cos my precocious 6 year old came down one evening after bedtime and caught us watching 'Romeo and Juliet'. She was taken aback by the violence (of course) but interested in the story, as I explained it to her. Be interesting to see one of these childrens versions. Walker Books do "Mr. William Shakespeare's Plays", presented by Marcia Williams. (It does have R & Juliet) ISBN 0-7445-6946-X Mine was published 2000, £5.99 It's aimed at Key Stage 2, and tells the stories in illustrated paragraphs. A joy for adults too, and there are other books in the series such as Greek Myths, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Thank you Sheila. I'm off to Amazon in a bit for a look. Greek myths is one of my interests (and Roman, Irish, Arthurian etc) so I'll have a look at that as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 I read 'My Sisters Keeper' and found it very interesting as my mum has a MALT lymphoma that she will live with for the rest of her life but which isn't usually agressive so it shouldn't kill her. As with Dan Brown, it wasn't the book itself that I was impressed with, it was the questions and further thought it provoked that I enjoyed That's why I like listening to Jeremy Vine on radio 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Thank you Sheila..... Greek myths is one of my interests (and Roman,... Arthurian etc) so I'll have a look ..quote]Arthur's there in the list of others too! I also have a lovely pair of illustrated hardbacks, one Greek myths, one Trad. Fairy Tales. Can't for the life of me think of the publisher & they're in a big box (decorating). Will post if I find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Ta muchly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 (lumbered my children with Shakespearean names.... he's from Twelfth Night, she's from Cymbeline... poor things ) I think I've guessed it - are they Malvolio and Goneril? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 My favourite type of books though are atlases... I love pouring over a good atlas I've never heard anyone say that before, but they're great, aren't they!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 My favourite type of books though are atlases... I love pouring over a good atlas I've never heard anyone say that before, but they're great, aren't they!! Yes, I love a good atlas, but the plot is so hard to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Yes, you get to the point where it could just go in any direction!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 You've got the right lattitude there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I think I've guessed it - are they Malvolio and Goneril? I might be wrong here, but I think it's Sebastian and Devon? I've recently discovered Stephen Fry's fiction, and I just love the way he writes. 'The Stars' Tennis Balls' is a particular fave, and the story has such a twist in the middle. I'm just finishing off, inbetween all other sorts of boring baby non-fiction stuff, The Hippopotamus ( very saucy in places I must say) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 Agreed Helen. I tend to punctuate my more serious books with lighter stuff....chick Lit if you like I simply cannot read book after book after book of the same sort of thing,it need to be broken up a bit. So,having just read "The Time Travellers Wife" (fantastic) & "The 5 People You Meet In Heaven" (also wonderful) I am now reading the latest Jane Green which is frothy tosh,but just what I need after all that thought provoking stuff! Books should be read because you enjoy them,not for any other reason at all. I used to be part of a book group,but found that while I was choosing books that I love,like "My Family & Other Animals" & "The Hitchikers Guide", some other members seemed to get into a little war as to who could choose the most intellectual & obscure stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 ...Watched Hitchhikers with hubbie the other week. When he'd stopped laughing (and I have to say it was WONDERFUL, good old Bill Nighy) he asked where I had the books squirrelled. Result! Re-reading Terry Pratchett 'Night Watch' at the moment, in betreewn Holy Blood and the Holy Grail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Managing Director Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 We went to the CA's parents evening recently and her teacher said in some awe ,'she tells me she's reading Shakespeare' I felt it was only fair to explain that we were talking about the shortened childrens versions of Hamlet etc (they are brilliant by the way) think the poor teacher had visions of precocious 8 year old buried in the complete works whats the details of these books then? . Shakespeare Stories - 8 Books Andrew Matthews & Tony Ross Paperback rrp: £31.92 SAVE: £24.93 OUR PRICE: £6.99 In Stock code: HKP2 available at www.redhouse.co.uk redhouse are, I think linked to the book people , are really good value and deliver fairly quickly hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I think I've guessed it - are they Malvolio and Goneril? I might be wrong here, but I think it's Sebastian and Devon? I think you're right on the 1st count, but not the 2nd (who is one of Cinnamon's daughters), I don't know her name. I did meet a Regan, pronounced Reagan, which was not a good thing at the time. Also not a nice character, I believe? But, an unusual name. I'm reading "Beyond Black", Hilary Mantell, not far into it yet, & so far enjoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Ah-yes...I think Devon does belong to Sarah doesn't she...sorry all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I enjoy easy books and trashy TV and I'm proud of it It's escapism Someone at work reads about obscure things like North Atlantic Cod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I love the idea of Malvolio and Goneril..... good idea I didn't think of them first, or my poor children would have serious grounds for complaint I think Goneril was one of Lear's daughters though. Gina & Sheila you're right with son, he's Sebastian , but better known these days as Seb, daughter's Imogen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Lovely names Kate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
