The bard and the book : how the first folio saved the plays of William Shakespeare from oblivion / Ann Bausum ; illustrated by Marta Sevilla.
"The unlikely true story of why we know the name William Shakespeare today, and the four-hundred-year-old book that made it possible. Four hundred years ago, no one bothered to write down the exact words of stage plays. Characters' lines were scribbled on small rolls of paper (as in, an actor's role) and passed around, but no master script was saved for the future. The main reason we've heard of Romeo, Juliet, Hamlet, and Shakespeare himself is that a group of people made the excellent choice to preserve the plays after the Bard died. If they hadn't created the book known as the First Folio, Shakespeare and his works would surely have been lost to history. Part literary scavenger hunt (the search for every existing First Folio continues today), part book trivia treasure trove, and part love letter to Shakespeare, this behind-the-scenes, sharply funny true story is an ideal introduction to the Bard and his famous plays."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781682634950
- ISBN: 1682634957
- Physical Description: 103 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: Atlanta, Georgia : Peachtree, 2024.
- Copyright: ©2024
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 10 and Up. Peachtree.Grades 4-6. Peachtree.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Marion Library | JUV 822.33 BAU (Text) | 37810435815948 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Ashe County Public Library | J 822.33 BAU (Text) | 50503300648013 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Benhaven Public Library | J 822.33 Bau (Text) | 33630005373845 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | J822 B (Text) | 31781068886074 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Carver School Road Branch | J822.33 B 2024 (Text) | 0112523592028 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Clemmons Branch | J822.33 B 2024 (Text) | 0112523590547 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Clemmons Branch | J822.33 B 2024 (Text) | 0112523811229 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cliffdale Library | J822 B (Text) | 31781068886124 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cumberland Headquarters | J822 B (Text) | 31781068886090 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Dunn Public Library | J 822.33 Bau (Text) | 33436001785978 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
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| 250 | . | ‡aFirst edition | |
| 264 | 1. | ‡aAtlanta, Georgia : ‡bPeachtree, ‡c2024. | |
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