Age Group: 9 - 12 Years, 12+ Years

Description:

Disguises, love at first sight, and the freedom of the forest sparkle through this beautifully abridged and illustrated retelling of Shakespeare's most charming romantic comedy, brought to young readers by Wonder House Books' Shakespeare's Greatest Stories series. When the brave and clever Rosalind is banished from her wicked uncle's court, she flees into the magical Forest of Arden disguised as a young man named Ganymede, accompanied by her loyal cousin Celia and the witty jester Touchstone. There she crosses paths with the lovestruck Orlando, who has been writing soppy poems about her on every tree! As mistaken identities, playful pranks, and tangled romances bloom beneath the green canopy, the forest works its gentle magic on everyone who enters. With simplified language and lively illustrations throughout, this delightful introduction to the Bard celebrates love, laughter, friendship, and the joy of being your true self.