The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of VeniceWith elegant, contemporary artwork and a faithful but succinct adaptation, this graphic novel casts a classic drama in a provocative new light. Here is the tale of young Bassanio, who, to win the love of fair Portia, entangles his dearest friend, Antonio, in a dangerous bargain with the moneylender Shylock. Only Bassanio's heartfelt efforts and a clever intervention by Portia will save Antonio from paying Shylock "a pound of flesh." Moody and

With elegant, contemporary artwork and a faithful but succinct adaptation, this graphic novel casts a classic drama in a provocative new light.

Here is the tale of young Bassanio, who, to win the love of fair Portia, entangles his dearest friend, Antonio, in a dangerous bargain with the moneylender Shylock. Only Bassanio's heartfelt efforts -- and a clever intervention by Portia -- will save Antonio from paying Shylock "a pound of flesh." Moody and mesmerizing, this graphic novel adaptation of one of Shakespeare's more controversial plays boasts a chic modern cast, high drama, and all the dark, familiar beauty of Venice.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 05/22/2008
ISBN: 9780763630256
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 10.37h x 6.82w x 0.33d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 02/04/2008 pg. 43
Kirkus Review - Children 04/01/2008 pg. 371
Booklist 03/15/2008 pg. 58
School Library Journal 05/01/2008 pg. 156
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2008 pg. 466
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2008 pg. 494
Hornbook Guide to Children 10/01/2008 pg. 444 - Superior,Well Above Average
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2008 pg. 444 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 123595 / Merchant of Venice
Reading Level: 4.5 / Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus / Point Value: 1