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Shakespeare Shake-ups - Rock Bottom: A Midsummer Nightmare

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<p><strong>A match-making dream turn into a midsummer night's disaster in this comical Shakespeare-inspired caper.</strong></p><p>Nick is truly, madly in love with Jessie Stone. And she doesn't even know his name. In a ploy to win her heart, he plans to star alongside her in the school production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. But when he's cast as the foolish Bottom instead of the romantic lead, his whole world comes crashing down.</p><p>Enter Robyn, school mischief-maker, who has some crafty tricks up her sleeve. With her help Nick is sure he can get Jessie to notice him, just as long as his grand plans don't go up in smoke …</p><p><strong>Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.</strong></p>

RRP: £7.99

Imprint

Barrington Stoke

ISBN

978-1-78112-921-0

Interest age

9+

Reading age

8

Publication Date

01-10-2020

Format

Paperback

Pages

88 pages

Dimensions

130x198mm

Product Description

<p><strong>A match-making dream turn into a midsummer night's disaster in this comical Shakespeare-inspired caper.</strong></p><p>Nick is truly, madly in love with Jessie Stone. And she doesn't even know his name. In a ploy to win her heart, he plans to star alongside her in the school production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. But when he's cast as the foolish Bottom instead of the romantic lead, his whole world comes crashing down.</p><p>Enter Robyn, school mischief-maker, who has some crafty tricks up her sleeve. With her help Nick is sure he can get Jessie to notice him, just as long as his grand plans don't go up in smoke …</p><p><strong>Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.</strong></p>

Author

Ross Montgomery, Illustrated by Mark Beech

Ross Montgomery is the award-winning children’s author of bestselling middle grade fiction and picture books, including the Costa Children's Book Award shortlisted The Midnight Guardians, The Chime Seekers, and Ten Delicious Teachers. He previously worked as a primary school teacher and now tours the country for school events and festivals.

Imprint

Barrington Stoke

ISBN

978-1-78112-921-0

Reading age

8

Interest age

9+

Publication Date

01-10-2020

Format

Paperback

Pages

88 pages

Dimensions

130x198mm

Product Description

<p><strong>A match-making dream turn into a midsummer night's disaster in this comical Shakespeare-inspired caper.</strong></p><p>Nick is truly, madly in love with Jessie Stone. And she doesn't even know his name. In a ploy to win her heart, he plans to star alongside her in the school production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. But when he's cast as the foolish Bottom instead of the romantic lead, his whole world comes crashing down.</p><p>Enter Robyn, school mischief-maker, who has some crafty tricks up her sleeve. With her help Nick is sure he can get Jessie to notice him, just as long as his grand plans don't go up in smoke …</p><p><strong>Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.</strong></p>

Author

Ross Montgomery, Illustrated by Mark Beech

Ross Montgomery is the award-winning children’s author of bestselling middle grade fiction and picture books, including the Costa Children's Book Award shortlisted The Midnight Guardians, The Chime Seekers, and Ten Delicious Teachers. He previously worked as a primary school teacher and now tours the country for school events and festivals.

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