A Midsummer Night's Dream

Witness a tale of love, fairies, and betrayal in this classic tale retold in graphic-novel format. Theseus, duke of Athens is preparing for his marriage when Hermia, and her father, Egeus, burst into his court and beg for Theseus's judgment regarding whom Hermia, Egeus's, daughter, should marry. Theseus tells Hermia she must marry Demetrius, even though she really loves Lysander. At nightfall, the two young lovers run off to the forest to be married in secret. However, Demetrius discovers their deception and charges into the forest, searching for his bride-to-be. Little do any of them know, a band of magical fairies lives in this forest, and they have other plans for these lovestruck humans.

Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
Published: 07/01/2011
Pages: 88
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.70w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9781434234490
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 145337 / Midsummer Night's Dream


Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2012 pg. 88 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed
School Library Journal 01/01/2012

About the Author
Muniz, Berenice: - Berenice Muniz is a graphic designer and illustrator from Monterrey, Mexico.In the past, she hasdone workfor publicity agencies, art exhibitions, and she's even createdher own webcomic. These days, Berenice is devoted to illustrating comics as part of the Graphikslava crew. In her spare time, Bere loves to draw, read manga, watch animated movies, play videogames, and kill zombies.Yomtov, Nel: - Nel Yomtov is a writer of children's nonfiction books and graphic novels. He specializes in writing about history, country studies, science, and biography. His graphic novel adaptation, Jason and the Golden Fleece, published by Stone Arch Books/Capstone was a winner of the 2009 Moonbeam Children's Book Award and the 2011 Lighthouse Literature Award. Nel is an avid American military history buff and has written two additional graphic novels for Capstone, True Stories of World War I and True Stories of the Civil War. He lives in the New York City area.Aburto, Jesus: - Jesus Aburto has worked in the comic book industry for more than eleven years. In that time, he has illustrated popular characters such as Wolverine, Iron Man, Blade, and the Punisher. Recently, Jesus started his own illustration studio called Graphikslava. He lives in Monterrey, Mexico, with his kids Ilka, Mila, Aleph, and his beloved wife. Jesus enjoys spending his spare time with family and friends.