Macbeth cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 10.9
Points 4.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 19048
Points per Word 0.00021
Page Count 292
Points per Page 0.013699

Description

Beguiled by the prophesies of the "weird sisters", and urged on by his wife, Macbeth acts on his intense political ambition, with tragic consequences.

Quick Summary

With three mysterious witches, a brave general tempted by prophecy, and a wife who becomes his most dangerous ally, this classic tragedy weaves dark ambition into a breathless tale of power and paranoia. The psychological unraveling, the ghostly dagger hallucination, and the mounting tension keep readers on edge as Macbeth and Lady Macbeth descend into guilt and madness. If your kid likes the dark intrigue and moral complexity of Game of Thrones, they will love this compact Shakespearean thriller. Perfect for teens in grades 9 through 12 who enjoy stories about the price of greed and the ghosts that haunt our consciences.