Age Group: 9 - 12 Years, 12+ Years

Description:

Step back in time to the sun-soaked streets of fair Verona, where two ancient families — the noble Montagues and the proud Capulets — are locked in a bitter, generations-long feud. In this beautifully abridged and illustrated retelling from Wonder House Books' Shakespeare's Greatest Stories series, young readers are introduced to one of the most heart-wrenching love stories ever written. When the dashing Romeo Montague and the gentle Juliet Capulet meet at a masked ball, their hearts collide in an instant — and their forbidden romance soon sets them on a perilous, secret path. Featuring simplified language perfectly suited to younger readers, alongside lively illustrations that bring Shakespeare's timeless characters to life, this introduction to the Bard offers an unforgettable first taste of love, fate, family, and tragedy that has captivated audiences for over four centuries.