Much as we admire William Shakespeare's rich and eloquent language, his plays also sweep us away with their compelling and suspenseful storytelling. Retelling these tales for readers and listeners 7 and up, Angela McAllister offers brisk prose versions of 12 plays, including Hamlet, Macbeth, The Tempest, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo and Juliet, and Othello. Additional info about the Bard and his works is also included, while Alice Lindstrom's dazzling collage illustrations appear throughout.