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The Tempest

Retold from Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare by E. Nesbit (1907)

This reader retells Shakespeare's The Tempest through E. Nesbit's 1907 collection, Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare. Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, lives on an enchanted island with his daughter Miranda after his brother Antonio stole his dukedom and set them adrift at sea. Years later, Prospero uses magic to bring his enemies to the island, where he teaches them the power of mercy and forgiveness. This story shows young readers that choosing to forgive, even when you have been badly wronged, is a mark of true strength and nobility. This text reflects its era.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8

Length

medium · about 578 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare, E. Nesbit and William Shakespeare

First published

1907

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (8 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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