Best Children's Dramas & Plays Books
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1. Little Women
Author: by Louisa May Alcott
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KTHTK (July 12, 2021)
July 12, 2021
Meg is the eldest and on the brink of love. Then there’s tomboy Jo who longs to be a writer. Sweet-natured Beth always puts others first, and finally there’s Amy, the youngest and most precocious. Together they are the March sisters.
Even though money is short, times are tough and their father is away at war, their infectious sense of fun sweeps everyone up in their adventures including Laurie, the boy next door. And through sisterly squabbles, their happy times and sad ones too, the sisters discover that growing up is sometimes very hard to do.
Based on Louisa May Alcott’s childhood, this lively portrait of nineteenth-century family life possesses a lasting vitality that has endeared it to generations of readers. A wonderful story… As a child, I strongly identified with Jo because she is a writer.
Jacqueline WilsonThe American female myth. Madelon BedellIt is an essential American novel, perhaps the essential American novel for girls Girls come to it on their own. Jane SmileyIn Little Women, Alcott anticipated realism by twenty or thirty years.G.K.Chesterton
2. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald – The Original Screenplay
Author: by J.K. Rowling
English
304 pages
0751578282
The Wizarding World journey continues … The powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald was captured in New York with the help of Newt Scamander. But, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escapes custody and sets about gathering followers, most of whom are unsuspecting of his true agenda: to raise pure-blood wizards up to rule over all non-magical beings.
In an effort to thwart Grindelwald’s plans, Albus Dumbledore enlists Newt, his former Hogwarts student, who agrees to help once again, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world.
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is the second screenplay in a five-film series to be written by J.K. Rowling, author of the internationally bestselling Harry Potter books. Set in 1927, a few months after the events of Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, and moving from New York to London, Paris and even back to Hogwarts, this story of mystery and magic reveals an extraordinary new chapter in the wizarding world.
3. A Kids' Guide to Hamilton the Musical
Author: by Amanda Bjerkan Hennessy
B08NRYYW2Z
English
192 pages
Discover the exciting stories portrayed in the smash-hit Broadway musical, Hamilton, retold in a compelling way that brings them to life and makes them more accessible for younger readers. Do you have a young Hamilton fan in your life? Someone who loves the music and is always asking questions to understand what is happening in the songs?
Questions like: Why does she keep saying she’s helpless?” “Why did people want to duel?” “Why doesn’t Hamilton like Thomas Jefferson? Engaging, relatable descriptions of each song immerse the reader in the show’s captivating tale inspired by American founder Alexander Hamilton.
Take a journey through the entire story, or jump ahead to any song to learn more. 46 chapters share the story of Alexander Hamilton’s life as the show has reimagined it* 22 illustrations and a Who’s Who of the main characters bring the story to life* Footnotes give details about historical events described in the songs* Sidebars offer explanations of unfamiliar words* Musical Notes describe the different styles of music throughout the showGreat for parents and children to read together or as a resource for kids to use on their own, this guide will feed any young Hamilton fan’s desire to learn more about the incredible songs from the show!
4. Brightest Heaven of Invention: A Christian Guide to Six Shakespeare Plays
Author: by Peter J. Leithart
Canon Press
English
288 pages
Shakespeare was, as Caesar says of Cassius, “a great observer,” able to see and depict patterns of events and character. He understood how politics is shaped by the clash of men with various colorings of self-interest and idealism, how violence breeds violence, how fragile human beings create masks and disguises for protection, how schemers do the same for advancement, how love can grow out of hate and hate out of love.
Dare anyone say that these insights are irrelevant to living in the real world? For many in an older generation, the Bible and the Collected Shakespeare were the two indispensable books, and thus their sense of life and history was shaped by the best and best-told stories.
And they were the wiser for it. This book by theologian Peter Leithart is written for high school students and includes analyses of six of Shakespeare’s plays (Henry V, Julius Caesar, Macbeth, Hamlet, The Taming of the Shrew, and Much Ado About Nothing), as well as numerous review and discussion questions for anyone who wishes to incorporate them into their high school curriculum.
5. The Crucible (Penguin Plays)
Author: by Arthur Miller
0140481389
Penguin Books
English
A haunting examination of groupthink and mass hysteria in a rural community The place is Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692, an enclave of rigid piety huddled on the edge of a wilderness. Its inhabitants believe unquestioningly in their own sanctity. But in Arthur Miller’s edgy masterpiece, that very belief will have poisonous consequences when a vengeful teenager accuses a rival of witchcraftand then when those accusations multiply to consume the entire village.
First produced in 1953, at a time when America was convulsed by a new epidemic of witch-hunting, The Crucible brilliantly explores the threshold between individual guilt and mass hysteria, personal spite and collective evil. It is a play that is not only relentlessly suspenseful and vastly moving but that compels readers to fathom their hearts and consciences in ways that only the greatest theater ever can.”A drama of emotional power and impact” New York Post
6. Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare for Children
Author: by E. Nesbit
English
192 pages
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William Shakespeare is arguably the most pivotal and widely read figure in the history of English literature. This comprehensive collection highlights some of the bard’s best works, adapted to be more easily read and digestible for children. Featured within are some of the bard’s most famous and compelling works, including: The Comedy of ErrorsHamletMacbethThe Merchant of VeniceOthelloRomeo and JulietThe TempestAnd many more!
Paired alongside gorgeous classic illustrations by notable Golden Age illustrator Arthur Rackham, Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare for Children makes a magnificent gift and great addition to any young reader’s budding library.
7. See You Soon: A Children's Book for Mothers and Toddlers dealing with Separation Anxiety
Author: by Ms. Dilraz Kunnummal
English
30 pages
9354163769
Replace the anxiety of separation with excitement and positivitySeparation anxiety can bring a lot of confusing feelings for a child and Mom. Join the journey of our little one and his Mama as they learn to deal with being away from each other, through positive healthy attachment.
Our story takes you on a journey of coping with these big, tough, emotions and converting them into excitement and positivity, through fun, heartwarming story telling. Mama needs to go to work, while the little champ is being taken care of by his teachers at the nursery, his nanny or his grandparents.
Mama needs to step away, but the village around her steps up.. Read ‘See You Soon’ together with your child to prepare and deal with being apart from each other. Catch ‘MommyDil’ on Instagram or Facebook, to get your copy of activity sheets for the little one
8. Finnegans Wake
Author: by James Joyce
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June 23, 2020
English
James Joyce’s final and experimental novel “Finnegans Wake” is considered a revolutionary masterpiece. First published in 1939, this comic novel is a classic of modern Irish literature. Written over the course of nearly two decades, Joyce attempted to create a nocturnal, dreamlike state.
The dreams relive major conflicts from both history and mythology. “Finnegans Wake” is considered one of the most difficult works of fiction written in English.”Finnegans Wake” is a complex novel that blends the reality of life with a dream world.
The motive idea of the novel, inspired by the 18th-century Italian philosopher Giambattista Vico, is that history is cyclical. To demonstrate this, the book ends with the first half of the first sentence of the novel. Thus, the last line is actually part of the first line, and the first line a part of the last line.
The plot itself is difficult to follow, as the novel explores a number of fractured story lines. The main tension, however, comes from the juxtaposition of reality and dream, which is achieved through changing characters and settings. During the day, Mr. and Mrs. Porter live above their pub in Chapelizod, a suburb of Dublin.
9. Little Women
Author: by Louisa May Alcott
B07QKDJP87
July 12, 2021
English
Meg is the eldest and on the brink of love. Then there’s tomboy Jo who longs to be a writer. Sweet-natured Beth always puts others first, and finally there’s Amy, the youngest and most precocious. Together they are the March sisters.
Even though money is short, times are tough and their father is away at war, their infectious Meg is the eldest and on the brink of love. Then there’s tomboy Jo who longs to be a writer. Sweet-natured Beth always puts others first, and finally there’s Amy, the youngest and most precocious.
Together they are the March sisters. Even though money is short, times are tough and their father is away at war, their infectious sense of fun sweeps everyone up in their adventures including Laurie, the boy next door. And through sisterly squabbles, their happy times and sad ones too, the sisters discover that growing up is sometimes very hard to do.
Based on Louisa May Alcott’s childhood, this lively portrait of nineteenth-century family life possesses a lasting vitality that has endeared it to generations of readers. A wonderful story… As a child, I strongly identified with Jo because she is a writer.
10. Kids Guide to Movie Making: How kids can produce & direct movies that audiences will love
Author: by Shelley Frost
B08C94KX1S
English
107 pages
Is your dream to become a movie director? For children who love acting, film making, and the performing arts, KIDS GUIDE TO MOVIE MAKING is a middle grade, nonfiction activity book that provides kids with the how-to’s they need to make compelling movies with strong characters and stories audiences will enjoy.
Be sure to get a copy of MOVIE SCRIPTS KIDS (OR ANYONE) CAN MAKE INTO MOVIES which is the perfect companion to this book, filled with 30 movie scripts ready for you to start casting and filming. Shelley Frost is the founder of Make-A-Movie Studios where she directed close to 100 movies all starring kids in movies that made people laugh, cry and grab their throats!
Making a movie is a lot of fun – but on that evening when the images you carefully directed are projected on the big screen and you notice the audience reacting with laughter and amazement, you will have created magic.
11. Othello: Oxford School Shakespeare (Oxford School Shakespeare Series)
Author: by William Shakespeare
Oxford University Press
English
174 pages
This edition of Othello is especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites)and classroom notes, allowing students to master Shakespeare’s work.
About the Series:Newly redesigned and easier to read, each play in the Oxford School Shakespeare series includes the complete and unabridged text, detailed and clear explanations of difficult words and passages, a synopsis of the plot, summaries of individual scenes, and notes on the main characters.
Also includedis a wide range of questions and activities for work in class, together with the historical background to Shakespeare’s England, a brief biography of Shakespeare, and a complete list of his plays.
12. The Phantom of the Opera, Gaston Leroux Classic Novel, (Erik, Paris Opera House, Romantic Drama), Ribbon Page Marker, Perfect for Gifting
Author: by Gaston Leroux
English
288 pages
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Paper Mill Press brings new life to Gaston Leroux’s classic with this stunning reprint featuring a suede-like custom cover, beautiful metallic foiling, and a ribbon marker. Follow a series of mysterious events and murders in this dark and twisted tale.
This romantic drama tells the story of Erik, a mysterious phantom who haunts the Paris Opera House. The Phantom falls in love with Christine Daa, a beautiful soprano, and begins tutoring her in music. But Erik is enraged to learn that Christine is in love with her Childhood friend, Raoul.
A riveting novel of love and jealousy that is sure to capture readers of all ages.
13. Sense and Sensibility Jane Austen Classic Novel, (Nineteenth Century Love Story, Required Literature), Ribbon Page Marker, Perfect for Gifting
Author: by Jane Austen
English
396 pages
1926444191
This edition of Jane Austen’s classic novel features a suede-like custom cover with beautiful metallic foiling and a ribbon marker. A brilliant novel describing two parallel love stories, Sense and Sensibility remains a time-honored classic in English literature. The story follows the Dashwood sisters unique experiences with love and heartbreak in their search for lifelong happiness.
Jane Austen cleverly explores the many social restraints placed on women during the nineteenth century where wealth and status dictate marriage. A staple for any teen or young adult reader.
14. The Tempest The Graphic Novel (American English, Original Text)
Author: by John McDonald
190633269X
Classical Comics
English
Cast onto the waters by his power-hungry brother Antonio, Prospero, the Duke of Milan, has been living on a distant island for a dozen years along with his daughter Miranda. In his years of banishment, Prospero has developed strong magical powers powers that not only allow him to deduce that Antonio is on a nearby ship, but to cause the ship to run aground.
At long last, Prospero has a chance to get revenge on those who have wronged him. But, will he also ruin Miranda’s chance for happiness? The Tempest is considered by many critics to be Shakespeare’s crowning glory. This full-color graphic novel presents the sparkling romantic comedy just as Shakespeare intended: in its original and unabridged format, and in its original setting.
As with the other titles in this well-received series, it encourages readers to discover classical literature while staying true to Shakespeare’s vision. Also available are a Plain Text version, translated into modern U.S. English, and a Quick Text version, with less dialogue for a fast-paced read.
