Shakespeare Stories : The Merchant Of Venice

This charming series gives young readers the chance to discover the magic of Shakespeare for themselves.

In Venice, the merchant Antonio borrows money so his friend can woo a beautiful lady. He agrees that if he doesn't repay Shylock the moneylender, Shylock can take a pound of his flesh. When Antonio's ships sink and he loses his fortune, Shylock insists on the gruesome payment…

With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Love, Hate and Mercy in The Merchant of Venice.

About The Author

Andrew Matthews has written numerous books for children and teenagers, and is an internationally renowned author. He wrote King Arthur and Wolf Summer for the Orchard list, as well as a series of retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales . Andrew has been short-listed twice for the Smarties Award. He lives in Berkshire. About The Illustrator

Tony Ross is one of the most highly regarded children's book creators/illustrators in Britain. For Orchard he illustrated the Greek and Roman Myths books in the Orchard Myths range, and the hilarious One and Only series by Laurence Anholt, as well as the poetry collection Balloon Lagoon. Tony lives in Wales.