Description
A selection of well-loved tales from Chaucer's literary masterpiece retold in humorous comic-strip style.
Travel back to Medieval England and join Chaucer and his band of Canterbury pilgrims in this wonderful introduction to one of Britain's greatest literary legacies. These nine well-loved tales, from a host of colourful characters - the Knight, the Miller, the Reeve, the Wife of Bath, the Summoner, the Clerk, the Franklin, the Pardoner and the Nun's Priest - are brought to life with Marcia Williams' trademark witty, comic-strip art, allowing this classic text to be enjoyed by all ages.
About the Author
Marcia Williams has illustrated and retold many literary classics for children with her distinctive cartoon-strip style. Among her highly acclaimed titles are Greek Myths (9781406303476), Mr William Shakespeare's Plays (9780744569469), God and His Creations: Tales from the Old Testament (9781844285280) and Charles Dickens and Friends (9780744598384). Marcia lives in London.
Reviews
"Williams is one of our very best retellers of the classics." The Independent on Sunday"
Book Information
ISBN 9781406305623
Author Marcia Williams
Format Paperback
Page Count 48
Imprint Walker Books Ltd
Publisher Walker Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 314g