By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes
After hearing a prophecy from three mysterious witches, Macbeth sets out on a dark journey to steal the Scottish throne.
But the road to power isnt as easy as it seems, and to get there Macbeth must make some deadly choices. Can he live with the guilt of his actions, and will Scotland accept a murderous, mad king?
About The William Shakespeare Children's Collection:
For over four centuries, the works of William Shakespeare have delighted theatre-goers all over the globe. In this new boxset, we present ten of Shakespeares classic plays specially adapted into an easy-to-follow story format and fully illustrated.
This set is the perfect introduction to the genius of the Bard. Readers of all ages can find joy in his comedies and learn from his tragedies as we follow the lives and loves of classic characters. To read, or not to read well thats an easy one to start with!
Gemma Barder lives in Market Harborough, Leicester, with her family and a mischievous cocker spaniel. She started life working in childrens and pre-teen magazines before moving into the world of publishing. Shes now a freelance writer full time and writes activity books, treasuries, novels and storybooks for children, as well as publishing her own magazine. Gemma writes a wide range of childrens books for Sweet Cherry, with more projects in the pipeline.
Mai Ngo is a freelance book illustrator by day, qualified cat servant by night since 2018. Her illustration studio is based in Hanoi, Vietnam. Mai love books, especially childrens books. She is now SCBWIs member and was the SCBWI Featured Illustrator in April, 2020.
