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Twelfth Night by Celia Rees is a retelling of Shakespeare's comedy about Viola, who disguises herself as a man named Cesario after being shipwrecked. This leads to a complicated love triangle when she falls for Duke Orsino, while Olivia falls in love with her disguise, and her twin brother Sebastian arrives on the scene. The story is set in the fictional town of Illyria where mistaken identities and cross-dressing create confusion until the characters' true identities are revealed.
Quick Summary
Shakespeare gets a hilarious makeover in this side-splitting retelling where nothing is quite what it seems and everyone is confused in the best way. Kids will laugh out loud as identities get mixed up, love letters get delivered to the wrong people, and pranks spiral into complete chaos. If your kid loves the clever humor and wacky mix-ups in "The Pagemaster" or enjoys Shakespeare without the stuffy language, they'll be hooked. Perfect for kids in grades 4-8 who like funny stories with heart.