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As You Like It

A tale retold from William Shakespeare by E. Nesbit

This reader is retold from Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare by E. Nesbit, first published in 1907. Nesbit retold Shakespeare's plays so that children could enjoy them, and this tale comes from one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies. The original play was written around 1599. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The story is worth the child's time because it shows how love, courage and forgiveness can overcome wickedness, and how keeping a secret can sometimes bring joy.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8

Length

medium · about 533 words in 6 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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