New Releases by Marcia Williams

Discover a city torn apart by feuds, meet two lovers with star-crossed fates and despair for a plan-hatching friar ... As Shakespeare wrote, this is "a fool''s paradise."

Marcia Williams retells one of Shakespeare''s most loved plays in this adaptation for younger children. With witty illustrations, accessible language and dialogue from the original manuscript, this is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare for those encountering his work for the first time. Whether you''re about to watch, study or perform A Midsummer Night''s Dream, or are just in need of a wonderful story, Marcia Williams brings William Shakespeare to life. Discover the magical exploits of the fairies, follow four young lovers as they venture into a forest, and laugh at the mishaps of Bottom and his acting troupe. The course of true love never did run smooth!

A beautifully illustrated retelling of Victor Hugo''s masterpiece.Marcia Williams retells one of the greatest novels of all time in her trademark accessible, highly illustrated style. A wonderful introduction to Victor Hugo''s epic tale of injustice, love and heroism in 19th century France. The story follows Jean Valjean, an ex-convict, as he tries to put his criminal past behind him. Will he manage to escape from the ruthless Police Inspector Javert, who is determined to see him behind bars again? Can he build a life with Cosette, an orphaned girl he has rescued from poverty and neglect? When Cosette grows up and falls in love with the handsome Marius Pontmercy, will Jean Valjean let Cosette go? Or will the revolution that is sweeping through the streets of Paris tear all their lives apart?

Meet David, Agnes, Betsey and Mr Dick in this accessible adaptation of ''David Copperfield'', illustrated throughout in Marcia''s lively style.

Marcia Williams first introduced a generation of children to the works of Charles Dickens through her masterful comic-strip retellings in ''Oliver Twist and Other Great Dickens Stories'' Now, she brings Dickens'' beloved characters to a fresh audience with a new series of short novels. Meet Oliver, Fagin, Nancy and the Artful Dodger in this splendidly accessible adaptation of Oliver Twist, illustrated throughout in Marcia''s lively style.

The Passover is a well-known Jewish holiday and time of remembrance of Israel''s history of enslavement by the Egyptians. Each year at Passover, Jews worldwide celebrate God''s spectacular deliverance of the nation of Israel from slavery in Egypt. But did you know that Apostle Paul tells Christians to also keep and observe the yearly Feast of Passover; and calls Jesus Christ our Passover Lamb? This often forgotten instruction given by Apostle Paul to the church has resulted in the blessing of observing the Passover to be lost to many Christians today. In this book you will clearly see how the Lord planned for this time of remembrance to not only be observed by Jews; but also to be a unique time of remembrance for Christians also seated at the Passover table. This book explains not only why Paul instructs the church to observe Passover every year; but how you as a Christian can actually conduct an orderly, biblical, step by step Passover observance in your home with family and friends or with your church. The Passover: Order of Service for Christians, completes a powerful three part series on Passover; helping Christians to recapture for themselves the blessing of Passover. You''ll find this series to be useful to you year after year.

You''ve decided to celebrate Passover. So now what? This book will make it easy for you to host Passover with your family and friends. It will guide you in the basics of what you should do to prepare before your guests arrive at your Passover table. In a few, simple, easy steps; it outlines what you need to know to set up for your Passover celebration including your Seder plate grocery list! This book is part two in a three part "Passover series." You will want to refer to this book as you prepare for Passover year after year.

Today the church is awakening from a long slumber of ignorance. Many Christians now seek to keep the biblical feasts that God outlined in scripture for both Jews and believing Gentiles who place their faith in Jesus Christ. This includes keeping the "full Feast of Passover" rather than just a portion of it by drinking what the church calls the "communion" cup during the Lord''s Supper. This book provides fresh insight for you regarding God''s set appointments to meet with His family. It answers the question..."Why Should Christians celebrate Passover? and outlines Apostle Paul''s instruction to the church to observe it. This book not only biblically destroys the myth that Passover is just for the Jews, but highlights the prophetic insight of why Christians were included in God''s Passover from the beginning. This book will help to restore to you the corresponding blessing of observing Passover and help catch you up on what you''ve been missing at the Passover Feasts. In this first book of a three part Passover series; you''ll see that God has reserved a special place at the Passover Feast for you.

Meet Pip, Joe, Estella and Miss Haversham in this accessible adaptation of ''Great Expectations'', illustrated throughout in Marcia''s lively style.

Jane Austen’s beloved heroine Lizzy Bennet tells the story of Pride and Prejudice in her own words in an illustrated diary created by Marcia Williams. When Lizzy Bennet’s father gives her a diary, she fancies she will use it to write a novel, as her real life is exceedingly dull. Then the handsome Mr. Bingley moves to nearby Netherfield Park, and suddenly life is every bit as thrilling as a novel would be. Who will he dance with at the Meryton ball? Who is his haughty friend? Will Lizzy ever receive a marriage proposal? Readers will have to read her diary to find out! Marcia Williams offers a lively introduction to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice in a highly illustrated scrapbook-diary format, featuring such novelties as foldout notes from sisters and suitors, an elegant bill of fare, and an invitation to the ball.

"Funny, wise, and entertaining from first page to last." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) Step back into ancient India as Marcia Williams brings her inviting comic-book style to eight animal folktales that continue to enchant children today. Drawing from three books of best-loved Indian folktales— the Hitopadesha, the Jatakas,and the Panchatantra —this graphic storybook collection, alive with kidfriendly illustrations, is infused with humor and warmth.

Take your seats in the Globe Theatre as Marcia Williams presents 14 of Shakespeare''s most famous plays. From the heartbreaking tragedy of ''Romeo and Juliet'' to Puck''s hilarious escapades in ''A Midsummer Night''s Dream'', Marcia brings Shakespeare''s stories vividly to life.

Pip, a young orphan, has his life altered irrevocably by a strange chain of events - a terrifying graveside encounter with an escaped prisoner; a visit to a black-hearted old woman and a beautiful girl; an unexpected fortune from a secret donor. Escaping his poor background for London, however, he finds that he cannot run away from who he really is.

Meet Scrooge, Bob Cratchit and the Ghosts of Christmas in this splendidly accessible adaptation of A Christmas Carol, illustrated throughout in Marcia''s lively style. Instantly accessible to a young audience, this informative and fun introduction to Dickens retains the unique flavour of Dickensian language.

Profiles over one hundred of the world''s most influential inventors, and describes the origins of such everyday items as the ballpoint pen, eraser, sandwich, and zipper.

Poetic Emotions of a Beautiful Young Soul is a deeply emotional collection of poems that focuses on the range of emotions that young people go through in Life: Love, Pain & Hope. Inspired by life lessons and experiences, L. Marcia Williams'' mission is to positively impact the lives of others through the message driven and inspired poems.

With her signature comic-strip style, Marcia Williams takes us behind the scenes at some of ancient Rome''s most famous moments.Meet Dormeo: gladiator, dormouse, berry-nibbler, and guide to ancient Rome. He''ll take you on a tour of Rome''s most famous moments and most colourful characters - from the temperamental gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus to the wolf-raised Romulus and Remus, from the birth of the Roman Republic to the death of Julius Caesar. On the way are fascinating glimpses of life as a Roman citizen, from families to festivals, gladiators to guards, as well as a look at some of Rome''s best-known emperors (good and not so good). Vibrant, engaging, and packed with Marcia Williams''s trademark warmth and humour, this graphic storybook is a young reader''s ideal introduction to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.

In spite of frequently saying "God bless you" and "Oh, I''m blessed" the reality for many Christians who attend church, pay tithes, worship, pray and praise is that experiencing God''s blessing is a "hit or miss situation" and sadly more miss than hit. The blessings of God are noticeably absent in their lives and they struggle with sickness, addictions, family strife, divorce, conflict, abuse, lack and poverty as much or more than those who never claim to be blessed by God.But God promises to bless His people and Christians are His people. So what''s the problem?This book helps you identify the problems and fix them through using the ancient principle of blessing. God first gave this power to Jews and later extended it to Christians who believe in the Jewish Messiah Jesus. Jews continue to practice this powerful principle and walk in God''s blessings today. But the church suffers because it virtually lost this valuable practice. These pages will restore to Christians what God still wants for His people-to have a better life through blessing.

Retells nine tales of ancient Egypt, including the story of Ra rising from the waters of the Nile to create the gods of the earth, sky, and rain.

When grandpa''s dog , Fred, was taken away, Iggy determined to find him again and bring him home.

Here are the seven voyages of Sinbad the Sailor, told in lively comic-strip style.

"Eleven favourite tales from the Old Testament are brought to life in Marcia Williams'' vivid comic-strip style. In the beginning there was only God ... then he started creating! The last and most troublesome of all his creations were men and women. God was forever having to give them a helping hand, as these brilliant stories reveal. Read all about the adventures of Adam and Eve in The Garden of Eden, Noah and his ark, Joseph and his fabulous robe, David and Goliath, and many more."--Publisher description.

Presents the plays "As You Like It", "Antony and Cleopatra", "Richard III", "Twelfth Night", "King Lear", "The Merchant of Venice" and "Much Ado About Nothing" in a comic-strip form.

Marcia Williams uses her own childhood momentos to create a diary of a nine-year-old girl in Britain during World War II.

Marcia Williams retells Chaucer''s popular tales in comic-strip style. As the pilgrims each tell their tales in turn, discover what happened when old John the carpenter took a young and flirtatious wife, how the students gave the thieving miller his come-uppance, what all women desire, and more.

Told in lively comic-strip style, this book relates the tale of Robin and his merry band. Youngsters can read how Robin becomes an outlaw, gets a ducking from Little John and encounters a disguised Maid Marian.

Charles Dickens is not only the author of some of the best-loved stories in the English language, but also the creator of some of its most memorable characters.Meet them all between the pages of this splendid book, which retells, in lively comic strip style, five of Dickens''s most popular stories: Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities, David Copperfield and A Christmas Carol.