In this modern and enchanting retelling of The Tempest, Shakespeare's magical story is brought to life through Marianna Mayer's magical prose and Lynn Bywater's romantic illustrations. Prospero, the deposed duke of Milan, has the opportunity to take revenge on his enemies, he creates a tempest that drives them ashore. Among them is a young prince, who catches his daughters Miranda's eye and heart. Here romance and reconcilation unfold amidst confusion and wild magic.

 

This book is part of a book series called William Shakespeare .

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published 2005 by Chronicle Books .

Rene Weis is Professor of English at University College London and a distinguished editor and biographer of Shakespeare. Marianna Mayer has written many distinguished books for children. She lives in Connecticut. Lynn Bywaters is the illustrator of several popular books for children, including Sleeping Beauty retold by Samantha Easton and Goldilocks and the Three Bears retold by Lynn Ferris. She lives in Connecticut.