The Classic Comics series is the authoritative graphic guide to the greatest masterpieces in literary history.
This title chronicles Shakespeare's tragic tale of two doomed star-crossed lovers, an ancient family feud and its terrible consequences. Follow Romeo and Juliet as they meet, fall in love and ultimately fall apart in Verona, and see how their revolutionary love shakes the foundations of Verona itself.
Specially commissioned full-colour artwork brings excitement and atmosphere to this classic 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.
The highly visual nature of comic book storytelling is the perfect way to encourage reluctant readers who are challenged or intimidated by reading to improve their literacy skills.Small amounts of text and easy-to-follow sequential ordering of the picture strips help make Shakespeare accessible.Perfect curriculum companion to students studying Romeo and Juliet at school, with an additional glossary to help dissect any tricky jargon or old-fashioned terms.Plan to publish 22 other titles in the series, including Jekyll and Hyde, Dracula, The Odyssey, Wuthering Heights, Frankenstein, Oliver Twist, Macbeth and many more! 
