Samantha Newman

Meet the heroines who take charge of their own destinies ... This beautifully illustrated book retells an inspiring collection of 15 traditional stories from around the world. The classic folk tales feature bold, stereotype-defying young women who strike out with courage, and provide wonderful role models for young readers. Each tale is brought to life by the mesmerising full-colour artwork of award-winning illustrator Khoa Le. A perfect gift...

Their battles of wits are legendary, but Benedick has sworn off women and Beatrice has vowed that she will never marry a man. It's a good job that they don't like each other then... or might they be persuaded with a little help from their friends? This humorous romance has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers. Adapted by Samantha Newman, it will enthrall young readers of 7+.

King Leonte's jealousy causes his sweet wife, Hermione to die and their baby daughter, Perdita to be exiled. Can the king learn the error of his ways? Will he ever get to meet Perdita again? This tale of redemption has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers. Adapted by Samantha Newman, it will enthral young readers of 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Shakespeare's Tales brings the Bard's timeless stories to life...

A shipwreck separates twins Viola and Sebastian on the shores of an unknown land. Viola disguises herself as a male servant, but soon falls in love with her master. He is in love with a countess, who in turn falls in love with Viola! And it only gets more complicated when Sebastian turns up... This hilarious comedy has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers. Adapted by Samantha Newman, it will enthral...

General Othello is the best soldier in Venice. But, when he marries the beautiful Desdemona, one of the senator's daughters, he begins to discover that he is surrounded by enemies. This moving tragedy has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers. Adapted by Samantha Newman, it will enthrall young readers of 7+.

This beautifully illustrated, full-color hardback gift edition brings together a thrilling and inspiring collection of 15 classic children's stories. These narratives from around the world showcase strong, charismatic, independent heroines who know their own minds, and make their own decisions. Meet Dorothy Gale, who freed faraway Oz from a terrible tyrant; Hua Mulan, who became a mighty warrior, legendary throughout ancient China; clever and powerful...

King Ferdinand's plan to ban ladies from his court to focus on his studies seems like a great one - until the Princess of France and her friends arrive and he falls in love! Can Ferdinand and his friends break their own law? This hilarious comedy has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers. Adapted by Samantha Newman, it will enthrall young readers of 7+.

Four young lovers escape into the woods outside Athens, each hoping to find true love and happiness. Instead, they find fairy mischief and love potions! Everyone is confused about who likes who - and has the Queen of the Fairies fallen in love with a donkey? This classic comedy has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers. Adapted by Samantha Newman, it will enthrall young readers of 7+.

King Lear demands that his three daughters tell him how much they love him. When his youngest, Cordelia, refuses, he casts her out and divides his kingdom between the other two. But, when those two reject him, he descends into despair and madness... This moving tragedy has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers. Adapted by Samantha Newman, it will enthrall young readers of 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Shakespeare's...

Join red-headed orphan Anne Shirley and her wonderful adventures at Green Gables farm in this illustrated, abridged retelling for younger readers. Anne is starting to think about her future, and she'd like to become a teacher. That means she must pass the entrance exam so she can go to college. Anne throws herself into her studies, but she has a rival for top place-Gilbert Blythe. Who will be the winner in this epic battle of wits? This tale is...