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Andrew Matthews

Andrew Matthews

  • 4 stars across 54 books
Andrew Matthews has been writing for fun since he was seven, but was a teacher for 23 years before becoming a full-time author. He has written over 60 books for children and teenagers, including Cat Song, which was nominated for the Smarties Book Prize in 1994, and the critically acclaimed Love Street.
28th August 2003

A Shakespeare Story: Romeo And Juliet

But soft, what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun... A beautiful retelling of ... MoreA Shakespeare Story: Romeo And Juliet

(6 reviews) Review
30th October 2003

A Shakespeare Story: Hamlet

Murder most foul... An action-packed retelling of Shakespeare's dark tale of revenge and murder. With notes on Sha... MoreA Shakespeare Story: Hamlet

(3 reviews) Review
30th October 2003

A Shakespeare Story: Macbeth

Out, damned spot! A brilliant retelling of this classic tale of witches, murder and madness. With Notes on Shakespeare... MoreA Shakespeare Story: Macbeth

(3 reviews) Review
1st March 2007

A Shakespeare Story: Much Ado About Nothing

A lively retelling of Shakespeare's famous work about the foolish ways people behave when they're in love. With Notes ... MoreA Shakespeare Story: Much Ado About Nothing

(2 reviews) Review
28th August 2003

A Shakespeare Story: A Midsummer Night's Dream

The course of true love never did run smooth... A magical retelling of Hermia, Helen, Demetrius and Lysander's classic... MoreA Shakespeare Story: A Midsummer Night's Dream

(2 reviews) Review
9th August 2018

Making Friends

Two children become friends.... MoreMaking Friends

(2 reviews) Review
28th August 2003

A Shakespeare Story: Antony and Cleopatra

A wonderful retelling of Shakespeare's thrilling tale of love torn apart by history. With notes on Shakespeare and the... MoreA Shakespeare Story: Antony and Cleopatra

(1 review) Review
15th March 2007

A Shakespeare Story: Richard III

Andrew Matthews brings another historical tale to life for young readers. With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Thea... MoreA Shakespeare Story: Richard III

(1 review) Review
30th October 2003

A Shakespeare Story: The Tempest

A charming retelling of this magical tale of power and justice. With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Po... MoreA Shakespeare Story: The Tempest

(1 review) Review
31st December 1997

The Orchard Book Of Classic Shakespeare Stories

Eight of Shakespeare's best-loved plays, including 'Romeo and Juliet', 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', 'Hamlet' and 'Macbet... MoreThe Orchard Book Of Classic Shakespeare Stories

(1 review) Review
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