Romeo and Juliet: a Graphic Novel
Paperback – Illustrated, September 10, 2013
Candlewick Press · Paperback · September 10, 2013
A New York Times bestseller!
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- Who it’s for
- Shakespeare’s words meet vivid graphic storytelling in a faithful adaptation of a familiar, combustible romance.
- Genres
- YA Classic Adaptation Comics, YA Classics, YA Romance Comics
- Published
- Candlewick Press, September 10, 2013
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A New York Times bestseller! Gareth Hinds’s stylish graphic adaptation of the Bard’s romantic tragedy offers modern touches — including a diverse cast that underscores the story’s universality. She’s a Capulet. He’s a Montague. But when Romeo and Juliet first meet, they don’t know they’re from rival families — and when they find out, they don’t care. Their love is honest and raw and all consuming.But it’s also dangerous.
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How much will they have to sacrifice before they can be together?In a masterful adaptation faithful to Shakespeare’s original text, Gareth Hinds transports readers to the sun-washed streets and market squares of Shakespeare’s Verona, vividly bringing the classic play to life on the printed page.
Classic, Reframed
Shakespeare’s words meet vivid graphic storytelling in a faithful adaptation of a familiar, combustible romance.
Come here for
- Shakespeare’s original language in graphic form
- A vivid, illustrated take on a romantic tragedy
Expect
- A diverse cast and modern touches
- Sun-washed Verona brought to life on the page
Where it sits
| YA Classic Adaptation Comics | 96% |
|---|---|
| YA Romance Comics | 65% |
| YA Classics | 43% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- YA Graphic Novels
- Theater & Musicals for Teens
- Historical YA Romance
- Authors
- Gareth Hinds
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Published
- September 10, 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Reading lane
- YA Graphic Novels