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Sir Michael Morpurgo retells two of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays, Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer’s Night Dream, in this stunning audio collection in association with the RSC, featuring readings by members of the Royal Shakespeare Company and Michael himself. Translating these iconic plays into thrilling prose, the nation’s favourite storyteller preserves all the imaginative genius and spark of the originals, while bringing a contemporary and vibrant voice to their retelling.

Um clássico conto de fadas, narra a história de uma jovem que, desafiando o aviso de sua mãe, atravessa uma floresta perigosa para visitar a avó doente. No caminho, ela encontra o astuto Lobo Mau, que tenta enganá-la para chegar primeiro à casa da avó. Com um final surpreendente, o conto ensina lições sobre obediência, astúcia e os perigos da desobediência.

Uma criança corajosa encontra o Guardião dos Sonhos na Montanha dos Desejos, desvendando segredos mágicos que mostram como os sonhos podem transformar o mundo ao nosso redor.

Neste conto encantador, os pequenos habitantes do Vale dos Dragões frequentam uma escola única, onde aprendem lições de amizade, magia e bravura. Uma história que encanta corações de todas as idades.

Rapunzel, donzela encantada, de longas tranças douradas, presa em torre isolada por bruxa cruel e malvada. Um príncipe destemido, ao seu canto é atraído. Com coragem e paixão, libertam-se do vilão. Juntos, vencem o perigo, e o amor faz seu abrigo. Trança ao vento, amor sincero, final feliz, destino certeiro.

When a tiger plays a trick on a wise man, how will he escape being eaten, especially when it seems that all the animals are against him? Will the jackal help him, or is it simply another trick? This traditional Indian tale, retold with a twist by Andrew Fusek Peters, provides an opportunity for talking about man's impact on the natural world.

Mountain Lion terrorizes all the forest animals, and preys on them for his supper. One day, they come up with a plan to try to protect themselves, yet they are not safe until Rabbit cooks up a cunning plan which brings them lasting freedom.

The Bush animals are fed up of Dingo dog’s bullying and generate a storming idea to teach him a lesson. This traditional Australian "tale with a twist" is retold by poet, author, and storyteller Andrew Fusek Peters. Tales from around the world provide an insight into cultures other than our own.

Badger is happy living in his neat and tidy burrow - until Big Bad Bully Goat decides to move in! Bully Goat has such a fearsome reputation that even Badger’s biggest friends are too scared to help. All seems lost until help arrives from a very unexpected quarter and Badger realizes that size isn't everything. This traditional Iberian tale is retold with a twist by storyteller, poet, and anthologist Andrew Fusek Peters.