"Graffex" is a series of illustrated literary classics retold for young readers, using a graphic novel format which is particularly popular with reluctant readers. "Et tu, brute?" - Shakespeare's retelling of Julius Caesar's assassination and the turmoil that followed focuses on the conspirators, their initial reasoning and their ultimate guilt. Specially commissioned, full-colour, dramatic artwork faithfully respresents set-pieces from Shakepeare's tragedy, and brings excitement and atmosphere to this stirring tale. Speech bubbles work with the main text to emphasise and enhance the retelling. A running glossary at the foot of each page helps young readers with any challenging vocabulary without disrupting their reading experience. End matter provides information about the author, the historical background to the period in which the author lived and a timeline of world events that places the work in its historical context.

 

This book features in the following series: Graffex, Graffex Series .

There are 48 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2009 by Salariya Book Company Ltd .

Rene Weis is Professor of English at University College London and a distinguished editor and biographer of Shakespeare. Michael Ford lives in the North of England with his wife, two obedient dogs, and two less obedient children. He writes books for childlike adults and adultlike children.