The Boy and the Globe

A novel to mark the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death, this follows orphan and street urchin Toby as he navigates Elizabethan London and comes across the Globe Theatre. With illustrations, quizzes and activities. Ages: 7+

About the author

Tony Bradman started working life in the music press. In 1979 he joined Parents magazine where he launched their highly successful children’s book pages and, in 1985, the Best Books For Babies Award. He went freelance as a children’s author in 1987 and by 1992 was among the top 20 children’s authors borrowed from UK public libraries.

Tom Morgan Jones is an award-winning illustrator. His work is widely and internationally published, and includes everything from illustrating children’s books and buses, to magazine design and satirical board games.

Summary

A young boy re-awakens the Bard's love for the theatre in this lively novel, illustrated throughout and packed with fun activities to spark a love of Shakespeare in young readers.

Product details

• Authors: Tony Bradman
• Assisted by: Tom Morgan-Jones (Illustration)
• Publisher: Barrington Stoke
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 31.03.2016
• EAN: 9781781125038
• ISBN: 978-1-78112-503-8
• No. of pages: 192
• Series: Conkers; Conkers
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > First reading age, pre-school age