Marcia Williams Boeken

Retells five works by Dickens in comic book format: Oliver Twist, Great expectations, A tale of two cities, David Copperfield, A Christmas carol

Nine stories of Ancient Egypt, wittily retold in comic-strip style.

A fascinating diary account of the Second World War, as seen through the eyes of a young girl.

Hear all about the Stone Age from the great storyteller Sparrow – history like it's never been told before! Join Marcia Williams on a journey to the Stone Age. Meet the people of Clan Woolly as they learn how to make fire, invent stone tools and turn wild wolves into tame dogs!Packed with jokes, comic illustrations and fascinating facts, this hugely entertaining fictional biography will make you look at the Stone Age in a whole new light!

Join Marcia Williams as she celebrates incredible women from around the world and throughout history. From writers to warriors and astronauts to activists, discover their awesome stories and be amazed by their achievements. Featuring Cleopatra, Boudicca, Joan of Arc, Elizabeth I, Mary Wollstonecraft, Jane Austen, Florence Nightingale, Marie Curie, Eleanor Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart, Frida Kahlo, Wangari Maathai, Mae C. Jemison, Cathy Freeman and Malala, and packed with facts, quotes and jokes - hip, hip, hooray!

Travel back in time to the amazing world of the Vikings with award-winning author-illustrator Marcia Williams.Meet legendary warriors, daring explorers and clever kings in this colourful introduction to the Vikings. Join Marcia Williams and discover incredible stories of Viking raids, voyages of discovery and conquered kingdoms. Told in comic-strip style and packed with jokes and facts, this is the perfect guide to the Viking world.

Meet every king and queen in the history of Britain in this lively comic-strip guide from award-winning author-illustrator Marcia Williams.From medieval monarchs to the newly crowned King Charles III, join award-winning author-illustrator Marcia Williams on an entertaining guide to every king and queen of Britain. Discover the kings who fought off the Vikings, the queen who spent the longest time on the throne, the king who died from eating too much fish, and many more. Featuring famous faces like Henry VIII and Elizabeth II, plus the lesser-known stories of the daring, the caring and the cruel who have worn the crown, this is an accessible and engaging introduction to the kings and queens of Britain, sure to inspire even reluctant readers.

Get to know all your feelings and how to look after them in this positive and practical guide from beloved author-illustrator Marcia Williams. How do you feel today? Whether you're happy, sad or anything in-between, this book is the perfect guide to understanding and celebrating all your feelings! In colourful comic-strip stories, explore a whole range of emotions and discover ways to cope when any feeling becomes overwhelming. Packed with top tips for mental wellbeing and a first aid box for feelings, this is a helpful and engaging guide celebrating the importance of good mental health.

Travel back in time with goat-footed Pan to explore the myths and legends of Ancient Greece. Meet the mighty gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus and some of the worlds best-loved heroes and heroines. In this book you'll find the stories of Perseus, slayer of Medusa the gorgon; tragic lovers Orpheus and Eurydice; daring Heracles who fearlessly completed twelve Labours and many more.

Here are the seven voyages of Sinbad the Sailor, told in lively comic-strip style

A brilliant and fun introduction to Shakespeare, ideal both for Year 6 and Key Stage 3 pupils who are studying a Shakespeare play.

Marcia Williams brings the most famous moments in Roman history to life in this funny, engaging cartoon-strip book, from the birth of Romulus and Remus to the death of Julius Caesar - with a trip to Mount Olympus on the way.

Dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci, this latest wonderful offering from Marcia Williams is full of her characteristic humour. Packed with cartoon-strip illustrations and short biographies, it looks at the discoveries of many famous - and not so famous - inventors from around the world, including Leonardo da Vinci, Antonio Meucci, Alexander Graham Bell, John Logie Baird, Thomas Edison, James Watt and many of their predecessors. Three cheers for inventors!

One of the world's greatest writers is introduced to a new audience through this accessible retelling with lively illustrations.

A beautifully illustrated retelling of Victor Hugo's masterpiece.

Told in lively comic-strip style, this book relates the tale of Robin and his merry band. Youngsters can read how Robin becomes an outlaw, gets a ducking from Little John and encounters a disguised Maid Marian.

A funny and moving story of life during the First World War, told through the eyes of schoolboy Archie Albright.

Een meeslepende weergave van de duistere criminele onderwereld van Londen, het verhaal volgt Oliver Twist, een wees die vanaf zijn geboorte geconfronteerd wordt met kwaad en tegenspoed. Na te zijn ontsnapt uit het werkhuis en de pompeuze Mr. Bumble, wordt Oliver in een bende van dieven getrokken, vol levendige personages zoals de sluwe Artful Dodger, de brute inbreker Bill Sikes, zijn hond Bull's Eye en de prostituee Nancy, allemaal onder het waakzame oog van meester-dief Fagin. Dickens mengt elementen van Gothic Romance, Newgate Novel en populair melodrama, en creëert een nieuwe soort fictie die een wrede samenleving bekritiseert, doordrenkt met een gevoel van bedreiging en mysterie. Dit verhaal biedt een kritische blik op de sociale ongelijkheid van de tijd en de strijd van de onschuldige tegen de onderdrukking van de maatschappij.

Presents the plays "As You Like It", "Antony and Cleopatra", "Richard III", "Twelfth Night", "King Lear", "The Merchant of Venice" and "Much Ado About Nothing" in a comic-strip form.

Hear all about Ancient Egypt from the great teller of tales, Rami the cat history like it's never been told before!Join Marcia Williams on a journey to Ancient Egypt. Explore the myths and wonders of this ancient civilization, meet Ra the creator, the cursed boy-king Tutankhamen and Cleopatra, the last pharaoh in these stories of mystery and adventure. Packed with jokes, comic illustrations and fascinating facts, this hugely entertaining fictional biography will make you look at the Ancient Egyptians in a whole new light!

These eight individual stories form a magical collection of India's best-loved animal folk tales. Taken from the three books of Indian folk tales - 'Hitopadesha Tales', 'Jataka Tales' and 'Panchantra Tales' - the stories are beautifully illustrated and packed with humour and warmth.

Aided by Merlin, the magician, Arthur draws the sword from the stone to become king of Britain and Lord of the Knights of the Round Table. In colourful cartoon pictures with matching text we read of the valiant deeds of King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad and other heroes as they rescue maidens, fight dragons, defend Excalibur and search for the Grail.

The Iliad tells the story of the war between Greeks and Trojans; the love between Helena and Paris; and the Trojan Horse. The Odyssey depicts the perilous voyage home of the Greek warrior Odysseus. This title retells these classic Greek stories with a cartoon style, aiming to make them accessible and fun for young children.

Jane Austen’s beloved heroine Lizzy Bennet tells the story of Pride and Prejudice in her own words in an illustrated diary created by Marcia Williams. When Lizzy Bennet’s father gives her a diary, she fancies she will use it to write a novel, as her real life is exceedingly dull. Then the handsome Mr. Bingley moves to nearby Netherfield Park, and suddenly life is every bit as thrilling as a novel would be. Who will he dance with at the Meryton ball? Who is his haughty friend? Will Lizzy ever receive a marriage proposal? Readers will have to read her diary to find out! Marcia Williams offers a lively introduction to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice in a highly illustrated scrapbook-diary format, featuring such novelties as foldout notes from sisters and suitors, an elegant bill of fare, and an invitation to the ball.

Discover two people in denial, a couple in love and a devious trickster in this hilarious tale. Open these pages to become, as Shakespeare wrote, "as merry as the day is long."

Five stories, told in cartoon form, about legendary monsters including Grendel, Isikukumanderu, the basilisk, bunyip, and chimera.

Marcia Williams is a talented author and illustrator with an incredible eye for detail and a gift for making challenging stories accessible to a young audience. Children who engage with these books will enrich their understanding of literature and myth and grow up knowing and loving these powerful stories. With cartoon-style illustrations and plenty of humor throughout, these exceptional books are a joy. Books in this collection include Greek Myths, Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, Mr. William Shakespeare's Plays, The Adventures of Robin Hood, Three Cheers for Inventors, The Iliad and the Odyssey, Noah's Ark, Bravo, Mr. William Shakespeare, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and Sinbad the Sailor.