William Shakespeare's Hamlet - Perma-Bound Books

William Shakespeare's Hamlet

Dunn, Rebecca

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Annotation: Retells, in comic book format, Shakespeare's play about a prince of Denmark who seeks revenge for his father's murder.

Genre: Graphic novels Literature and language

Catalog Number: #3935184

Format: Library Binding

All Formats: Search

Special Formats: Graphic Novel

Publisher: Magic Wagon

Edition Date: 2009

Illustrator: Dunn, Ben,

Pages: 48 pages

Availability: Available

ISBN: 1-602-70188-1

ISBN 13: 978-1-602-70188-5

Dewey: 822.3

LCCN: 2008010742

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Hamlet (Legendary character). Comic books, strips, etc. Drama.
Revenge. Comic books, strips, etc. Drama.
Fathers. Death. Comic books, strips, etc. Drama.

Language: English

Reviews:

Horn Book

This series condenses Shakespeare plays into comic-book format. Though much is cut, the texts use Shakespeare's dialogue. The adaptations cram so much onto each page that they lose both the dramatic effect and the visual potential of many scenes. Midsummer's copious green fairy dust and Hamlet's pink-clad waif of an Ophelia are more cartoonish than captivating.

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Horn Book (4/1/09)

Word Count: 3,624

Reading Level: 4.0

Interest Level: 5-9

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 4.0 / points: 1.0 / quiz: 125511 / grade: Middle Grades

The works of William Shakespeare come alive in these stunning graphic novels adaptation using the original Shakespearean dialog. The world-class art, murder, revenge, and intrigue of Hamlet will capture the attention of reluctant readers. Supplement your traditional Shakespearean sources with the graphic novel adaptation that will help readers imagine the action like never before. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades 5-10.