Книги автора Williams Marcia
Название: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Жанр: Walker Books
Год: 2007
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Told in lively comic-strip style, this book relates eleven colourful action-packed tales about Robin and his merry men. Read how Robin becomes an outlaw, gets a ducking from Little John and encounters a disguised Maid Marian in the forest; enjoy the stories of Much the Miller’s Son, Friar Tuck, Allan-a-Dale, Sir Richard of Leigh and the golden arrow. Meet Robin’s sworn enemy Sir Guy of Gisborne, witness his visit from King Richard and see Robin fire his final arrow.
Название: The Iliad and the Odyssey
Жанр: Walker Books
Год: 2006
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The Iliad tells the story of the war between Greeks and Trojans; the love between Helena and Paris; Achilles and Hector's deadly combat; and the Trojan Horse. The Odyssey depicts the perilous voyage home of the Greek warrior Odysseus; his struggles against the one-eyed Cyclops; the terrible Sirens; the dreadful, six-headed Scylla. These classic Greek stories have been retold with lively text and a dramatic cartoon style, making them accessible and fun for young children.
Жанр: Walker Books
Год: 2010
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This title presents a comic-strip re-telling of some of Britain's best-loved stories and legends. Aided by the magician Merlin, Arthur draws the sword from the stone to become King of Britain, and Lord of the Knights of the Round Table. Read of their valiant deeds as King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad and other heroic knights rescue maidens, defend Excalibur and search for the Grail. Also publishing this month are God and His Creations and Sindbad the Sailor.
Название: Noah's Ark and Other Bible Stories
Жанр: Walker Books
Год: 2010
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Eleven favourite tales from the Old Testament are brought to life in Marcia Williams' vivid comic-strip style. In the beginning there was only God... then he started creating! The last and most troublesome of all his creations were men and women. God was forever having to give them a helping hand, as these brilliant stories reveal. Read all about the adventures of Adam and Eve in The Garden of Eden, Noah and his ark, Joseph and his fabulous robe, 'David and Goliath', and many more. Also publishing this month are: Sindbad the Sailor and King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
Название: Sinbad the Sailor
Жанр: Walker Books
Год: 2010
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Share in the adventures of Sinbad in this wonderful re-telling of his travels. The stories of Sinbad the Sailor are some of the best loved tales from The Arabian Nights. Travel over the seas and follow Sinbad's adventures retold in Marcia Williams' vivid comic-strip style. These seven stories are presented in an entertaining and accessible way packed with hilarious creatures and spectacular feats! Also publishing this month are God and His Creations and King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
Название: Greek Myths
Жанр: Walker Books
Год: 2006
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The Greek myths are among the greatest, most exciting stories ever told and feature some of the world's best loved heroes and heroines. In this book, you'll find the stories of Theseus, conqueror of the dreaded Minotaur; the mighty Heracles and his twelve tasks; the tragic lovers Orpheus and Eurydice; Perseus, the Gorgon-slayer; the musician Arion and his rescue by the dolphins; Pandora and her little box of horrors; the feather-clad fliers Daedalus and Icarus; and the weaving contest between Arachne and the goddess Athene. Each of these tales has been retold with lively text and dramatic cartoon style, making them accessible and fun for young children.
Название: Mr: William Shakespeare's Plays
Жанр: Walker Books
Год: 2009
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This title presents seven classic Shakespeare plays in an accessible comic strip format. Take your place in the Globe Theatre of Shakespeare's day to see seven of his best-loved plays in performance. Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Macbeth, Julius Caesar, The Winter's Tale and The Tempest are all brought vividly to life in Marcia Williams' gloriously accessible comic-strip versions, which include the bard's own dialogue and the rowdy remarks of the audience. Mr William Shakespeare's Plays has sold over 50,000 copies since it was first published in 1998. Reissued with a new cover look, this brings Marcia Williams' dramatic take on Shakespeare right up to date for a modern audience. Also publishing this month — Bravo, Mr William Shakespeare!
Жанр: Walker Books
Год: 2013
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This title is a treasure trove of Indian animal stories for children to enjoy again and again. These eight individual stories form a magical collection of India's best-loved animal folk tales. Taken from the three books of Indian folk tales — Hitopadesha Tales, Jataka Tales and Panchantra Tales — the stories are beautifully illustrated and packed with humour and warmth. The very best Ancient Indian folktales presented with Marcia Williams' trademark warmth. It offers graphic storybook format that will appeal to readers of all ages and abilities. It is ideal for school children studying India or folktales.
Название: Lizzy Bennet's Diary
Жанр: Walker Books
Год: 2013
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Published to coincide with the 200th anniversary of Pride and Prejudice, this is a glorious retelling of Jane Austen's most famous novel from the point of view of Lizzy Bennet, its feisty heroine. This is the story of Pride and Prejudice, told through Lizzy Bennet's secret diary. It is a beautifully detailed and completely fresh take on one of the best-loved stories in English literature. Readers will feel as though they've stepped into Austen's world: the book is packed with Lizzy's drawings, pressed flowers, ribbons from her bonnet, hand-written notes to fold out and read, dance cards, invitations, and even a letter from Mr Darcy... 2013 is the 200th anniversary of the publication of Pride and Prejudice. It is a beautifully illustrated retelling of Jane Austen's classic novel. Featuring flaps and fold-out letters, readers will really feel they are looking at Lizzy Bennet's diary. It is the ideal introduction to Jane Austen for those who aren't yet ready to read her novels. It is the perfect gift. Fans of movie and television adaptations of Austen's novels will love this book.
Название: Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
Жанр: Walker Books
Год: 2008
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Travel back to Medieval England and join Chaucer and his band of Canterbury pilgrims in this wonderful introduction to one of Britain's greatest literary legacies. These nine well-loved tales, from a host of colourful characters — the Knight, the Miller, the Reeve, the Wife of Bath, the Summoner, the Clerk, the Franklin, the Pardoner and the Nun's Priest — are brought to life with Marcia Williams' trademark witty, comic-strip art, allowing this classic text to be enjoyed by all ages.
Название: The Romans: Gods, Emperors and Dormice
Жанр: Walker Books
Год: 2014
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With her signature comic-strip style, Marcia Williams takes us behind the scenes at some of ancient Rome's most famous moments. Meet Dormeo: gladiator, dormouse, berry-nibbler, and guide to ancient Rome. He'll take you on a tour of Rome's most famous moments and most colourful characters — from the temperamental gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus to the wolf-raised Romulus and Remus, from the birth of the Roman Republic to the death of Julius Caesar. On the way are fascinating glimpses of life as a Roman citizen, from families to festivals, gladiators to guards, as well as a look at some of Rome's best-known emperors (good and not so good). Vibrant, engaging, and packed with Marcia Williams' trademark warmth and humour, this graphic storybook is a young reader's ideal introduction to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Marcia Williams brings ancient Rome to life in this colourful cartoon-strip book. Comic-book format will encourage reluctant readers. It is ideal for schoolchildren studying the ancient Romans.
Название: Charles Dickens and Friends
Жанр: Walker Books
Год: 2007
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Charles Dickens is not only the author of some of the best-loved stories in the English language, but also the creator of some of its most memorable characters. Meet them all between the pages of this splendid book, which retells, in lively comicstrip style, five of Dickens' most popular stories: Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities, David Copperfield and A Christmas Carol.
Жанр: Walker Books
Год: 2012
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These are nine stories of Ancient Egypt, wittily retold in comic-strip style. Full of mystery and adventure, the stories of the Egyptian pharaohs and their ancient gods are steeped in thousands of years of history. From the creation myth to the curse of Tutankhamen and the fall of Cleopatra, Marcia Williams' classic comic strip retellings bring new life to the myths and wonders of this ancient civilization. You can open the gatefold pages to reveal the curse of Tutankhamen. You can discover fascinating facts, such as how the Egyptians mummified the bodies of their pharaohs.
Название: Tales from Shakespeare
Жанр: Walker Books
Год: 2014
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Marcia Williams retells fourteen of Shakespeare's best-loved plays in her trademark witty, accessible style. Take your seats in the Globe Theatre as Marcia Williams presents fourteen of Shakespeare's most famous plays. From the heartbreaking tragedy of Romeo and Juliet to Puck's hilarious escapades in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Marcia brings Shakespeare's stories vividly to life. It is a brilliantly accessible introduction to Shakespeare's most famous plays. It is published to coincide with the 450th anniversary of Shakespeare's birth. Featuring full-colour illustrations throughout, it is a jacketed hardback gift book to treasure.
Название: A Christmas Carol
Жанр: Walker Books
Год: 2014
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One of the world's greatest writers is introduced to a new audience through this accessible retelling with lively illustrations. Marcia Williams first introduced a generation of children to the works of Charles Dickens through her masterful comic-strip retellings in Oliver Twist and Other Great Dickens Stories, with lifetime sales of over 125,000 copies. Now, she brings Dickens' beloved characters to a fresh audience with a new series of short novels. Meet Scrooge, Bob Cratchit and the Ghosts of Christmas in this splendidly accessible adaptation of A Christmas Carol, illustrated throughout in Marcia's lively style. Instantly accessible to a young audience, this informative and fun introduction to Dickens retains the unique flavour of Dickensian language. It is suitable for the KS2 Traditional Stories strand of the National Literacy Strategy.
