Shakespeare's Tales: Macbeth

By Samantha Newman and Ceej Rowland

Macbeth is riding home from war when he is met by three witches. They tell him a prophecy, in which he will be king of Scotland. Macbeth decides to make it come true by killing the current king - but he soon comes to be haunted by his bloody choice.

This murderous tragedy has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers. Adapted by Samantha Newman, it will enthral young readers of 7+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Shakespeare's Tales brings the Bard's timeless stories to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Samantha Newman's cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare's own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Perfect for children aged 7+.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
• Release date: Jul 1, 2022
• ISBN: 9781398818149

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Macbeth

A William Shakespeare Tale

Retold by Sam Newman

Illustrated by Ceej Rowland

Note to Parents

Shakespeare’s plays sometimes contain difficult themes. We have handled these sensitively, but would recommend that younger children in particular read the stories aloud with a trusted adult, so that they can discuss anything that causes them concern.

Titles in This Series:

1. The Comedy of Errors

2. Love’s Labour’s Lost

3. A Midsummer Night’s Dream

4. Romeo and Juliet

5. The Merchant of Venice

6. Much Ado About Nothing

7. As You Like It

8. Hamlet

9. Twelfth Night

10. Othello

11. All’s Well That Ends Well

12. King Lear

13. Macbeth

14. Antony and Cleopatra

15. The Winter’s Tale

16. The Tempest

Contents

Act One

Act Two

Act Three

Act Four

Act Five

Act One

It was a dark and stormy day on the Scottish moors long ago. Three witches danced in the swirling rain and fog.

When shall we three meet again, in thunder, lightning, or in rain? one of the witches called over the howl of the wind.

When the fighting’s all done and the battle’s lost and won, answered one sister.

That will be at sunset. We’ll meet on the moor then and tell Macbeth his destiny, said the third.

Together, they chanted. Fair is foul and foul is fair. Hover through fog and filthy air! With that, they dissolved into the mist and were whisked away by the storm.

Meanwhile, a fierce battle was raging on the other side of the moors. The Lord of Cawdor wanted to steal the throne of Scotland from King Duncan. Fighting against him was Macbeth, who was the Lord of Glamis. Macbeth had less land and money than the Lord of Cawdor and a lower title, but he was brave and strong. After a