Shakespeare's Tales: King Lear

In this engaging adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear, the aging king tests the love of his three daughters, resulting in heartbreak and betrayal when he banishes the honest Cordelia. As Lear's trust in his other daughters falters, he spirals into despair and madness. Part of the Shakespeare's Tales series, this retelling by Samantha Newman preserves much of the Bard's unique language while making the story accessible to children aged 7 and up.