Julius Caesar (Graffex)

by Michael Ford (Author), Li Sidong (Illustrator), Michael Ford (Author), William Shakespeare (Author), William Shakespeare (Author), Li Sidong (Illustrator)

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  Illustrated
  2009

  $3.25

  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.