New Releases by Leon Garfield

Based on the TV series of animated Shakespeare plays, this version of his comedy of sexual conflict is illustrated in colour by the Russian artists responsible for the animation, and is produced in conjunction with Professor Stanley Wells and Dr Rex Gibson.

Prehistoric story in which a close encounter with a sabre-toothed tiger sparks off the staging of the first play ever. 5-8 yrs.

An illustrated, abridged version of the Shakespeare comedy with background information and explanatory stage directions.

In "Romeo and Juliet," as a fued between two families escalates, two star-crossed lovers are forced to take fate into their own hands.

Canadians have enjoyed a long history of encounters with Shakespeare, from the visual arts to creative new adaptations, from traditional and nontraditional interpretations to distinguished critical scholarship. We have in over two centuries remade Shakespeare in ways that are distinctly Canadian. The Oxford Shakespeare Made in Canada series offers a unique vantage on these histories of production and encounter with attention to accessibility and presentation. These editions explore how a given country can inform the interpretation and pedagogy associated with individual plays. Canadians, or more properly British North Americans from both Upper and Lower Canada, have been interacting with Shakespeare since no less than the 1760s in a tradition that is at once rich and robust, indigenous and international. The Canadian Adaptations of Shakespeare project at the University of Guelph has created a multimedia database of hundreds of adaptations, developed from Guelph''s world-class theatre archives and a host of independent sources that reflect on a long tradition -- from pre-Confederation times and heading vibrantly into the future -- of playing Shakespeare in Canada. These are the first editions of the plays of William Shakespeare to place key insights from the world''s best scholarship alongside the specific contexts associated with a dynamic Canadian tradition of productions and adaptations. Specially research images, never printed before, from a range of Canadian productions of Shakespeare will be featured in every play In additional to a scholarly edition of the playtext complete with original new annotation, these books will include both short introductions by noted scholars and prefaces by well-known Canadians who have experience with Shakespeare. In addition, each play will include act and scene summaries, dramatis personal, and recommended reading/resources.

Over two million Shakespeare Shorts sold Discover the world of Shakespeare with this collection of brilliant stories - perfect for readers of all ages. When Macbeth, an ambitious general of the Scottish army, is told by witches that one day he will be king, he becomes consumed by thoughts of royalty and greatness. Encouraged by his wife, Lady Macbeth, Macbeth decides to hasten the prophesy and plots to murder the king, so he can take the crown... A dramatic retelling of this classic Shakespearean tragedy.

Two young Englishmen become involved in the French Revolution, culminating in the September Massacre.

Young William Jones is on a desperate search through darkest London for John Diamond, the son of a man his father apparently once cheated badly. Will he find him? Originally published in the United States as Footsteps, John Diamond "combines a cast of remarkable eccentrics with superb sensory descriptions" (The Horn Book). The title was a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book.

The apprentice wished for nothing more than the death of his hated master but he finds the burden of the man''s ghost too great to bear.

Three chilling stories for those who like a shivery chill - two tales of adventure at sea and a ghost story for older readers.

By skillfully weaving his own prose with Shakespeare''s language, Leon Garfield has refashioned twelve of the Elizabethan playwright''s most memorable dramas into stories, capturing all the richness of the characters, plot, mood, and setting. This format will delight both those who know the great dramatist''s works and those who are new to them. Michael Foreman''s dramatic color illustrations and varied black-and-white line drawings are the perfect complement to this celebration of Shakespeare''s genius.

Fantasy.

A little girl named Abigail finds mad King Nebuchadnezzar eating the flowers in her garden and helps him return to his palace and to God.

Samuel, a kitchen-boy in Babylon, serves Belshazzar, the King, and his guests at the feast during which God delivers a message to Belshazzar which is interpreted by Judge Daniel

Against a background of the building of the Tower of Babel, a boy tries to train a stray dog--and God watches over all.

Harris offers Bostock the affections of his sister in exchange for the brass telescope of Bostock''s father and starts a string of misunderstandings about who is courting whom in Brighton

Examines the lasting cultural contributions of the age of the Hanover Kings, focusing on the work and personalities of the Kings and queens, writers, musicians, architects, and scientists of the eighteenth century.

The story of two apprenticed lads in 18th century London as they seek the attention of the pie-maker''s lovely daughter.

Based on the Greek myths, the story is set against the creation of the gods, their deeds and conflicts and their power over their creature, man.

Leon Garfield has brought together a collection of stories by some of today''s finest writers. It is a book not just for the twelve-year old but for the entire family, with stories ranging from the atmospheric ghost story to the slapstick family comedy.