What Is the Story of Romeo and Juliet? by Max Bisantz

What Is the Story of Romeo and Juliet? by Max Bisantz -- 112 pages

I listened to this book on audio.  It gave a brief biography of Shakespeare before focusing on his play Romeo and Juliet and the different adaptations of it.  

I found the book interesting.  I thought it was a good overview of the play.  I did think the biography part was a little lacking.  I liked the various asides that were included that gave more information about different topics such as the Globe Theatre, Glovemakers, etc.

Stage Fright on a Summer Night by Mary Pope Osborne

Stage Fright on a Summer Night by Mary Pope Osborne-70 pages

In this Magic Tree House adventure, Annie and Jack are whisked back to Old England (1600s) where they meet Will (William Shakespeare) and must find the first of four kinds of magic. Will is missing two actors for his play "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and Jack and Annie end up playing in place of the two missing actors. This is the first magic needed. It would be fun to meet William Shakespeare, especially because not much is known about his life outside of the plays he wrote.

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare -- 265 pages

Beatrice and Benedict have been word-mouth-jousters for quite some time that it becomes natural for them in engage in a battle of wits every time they meet. Meanwhile Claudio is falling fast in love with Hero, who is Beatrice's cousin.
The Prince Don Pedro has returned with Benedict and Beatrice, but he has brought with him is brother, Don John, who has a crooked heart and is ready to stir up trouble.

I have not read a good deal of William Shakespeare, but I was able to enjoy this very much and read it several times this year. Much Ado About Nothing is romantic and hilarious, the best play by William Shakespeare that I've seen or read.