The Merchant of Venice (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780763630256)

With elegant, contemporary artwork and a faithful but succinct adaptation, this graphic novel casts a classic drama in a provocative new light.

Here is the tale of young Bassanio, who, to win the love of fair Portia, entangles his dearest friend, Antonio, in a dangerous bargain with the moneylender Shylock. Only Bassanio's heartfelt efforts -- and a clever intervention by Portia -- will save Antonio from paying Shylock "a pound of flesh." Moody and mesmerizing, this graphic novel adaptation of one of Shakespeare's more controversial plays boasts a chic modern cast, high drama, and all the dark, familiar beauty of Venice.

Author: Gareth Hinds
ISBN-10: 076363025X
ISBN-13: 9780763630256
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2008
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 10.37h x 6.82w x 0.33d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.5
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 123595 / Merchant of Venice


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/04/2008 pg. 43
Kirkus Review - Children 04/01/2008 pg. 371
Booklist 03/15/2008 pg. 58
School Library Journal 05/01/2008 pg. 156
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2008 pg. 466
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2008 pg. 494
Hornbook Guide to Children 10/01/2008 pg. 444 - Superior,Well Above Average
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2008 pg. 444 - Superior,Well Above Average