Shakespeare's Tales: The Merchant of Venice

I have read this book along with many of Samantha Newman's other 'Shakespeare tales' books. I have always been intrigued by Shakespeare's books but have only ever read Romeo and Juliet and that was about 20 years ago when I was in school. When I came across this book I thought it was a perfect way t......more

** “If you prick me, do I not bleed? If you poison me, would I not die? And if you wrong me, shall I not seek revenge?” ** Sam Newman retells Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” for young readers, with illustrations by Ceej Rowland, a story of revenge, mercy, and being brave and willing to risk ev......more

I always find this story so enthralling and the adaptation of The Merchant of Venice I found so effortless to read. It’s perfect for younger readers comprehension and taking what can be very heavy writing into a medium more digestible and easy to read. We have romance, trickery, a ‘pound of flesh’ i......more

Shakespeare's Tales: The Merchant of Venice retold by Samantha Newman I really enjoy these types of novels. an easy adaption of the classic Shakespeare play, it makes Shakespeare accessible to all. Antonio borrows money from loan shark Shylock so that he can marry well but Shylock demands a pound of......more

A child friendly version of The Merchant of Venice that shortcuts most of the plot in favor of bubble wrapping and modernizing the story for children. It's not bad per say, it gets most of the points across fairly well. I just was personally unimpressed as an adult.......more