Description: Private Peaceful and other adaptations by Philip Pullman, Jill Tomlinson, Michael Morpurgo, Simon Reade Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo, Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp by Philip Pullman, The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark by Jill Tomlinson, all adapted by Simon Reade. Three rites-of-passage plays for the young person in all of us, brilliantly adapted from the books of three best-selling authors. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo, Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp by Philip Pullman, The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark by Jill Tomlinson, all adapted by Simon Reade.Three rites-of-passage plays for the young person in all of us, brilliantly adapted from the books of three best-selling authors. In Michael Morpurgos moving tale of youth cut short, seventeen year-old Tommo Peaceful relives his innocent rural past as he spends his last night in the trenches of World War One.In Philip Pullmans Aladdin, this ancient magical tale is retold as a story of ambition and self-advancement, a young mans journey from lazy good-for-nothing to great wealth and power.And in Jill Tomlinsons delightfully witty classic, a fledgling Barn Owl conquers his fears through a series of eye-opening encounters.These plays are for audiences of all ages. Author Biography Simon Reade is Artistic Director of Bristol Old Vic where these adaptations and others have been staged. His adaptation of Alices Adventures in Wonderland won the TMA Award for Best Show for Young People. Review Heart-breaking clarity and simplicity...a masterly stage adaptation * Daily Mail on Private Peaceful * Promotional Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo, Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp by Philip Pullman, The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark by Jill Tomlinson, all adapted by Simon Reade. Three rites-of-passage plays for the young Review Quote "Heart-breaking clarity and simplicity...a masterly stage adaptation" -- Daily Mail on Private Peaceful Details ISBN184002660X Year 2006 ISBN-10 184002660X ISBN-13 9781840026603 Format Paperback Imprint Oberon Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Author Simon Reade Birth 1931 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Short Title Private Peaceful Language English Subtitle Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp, the Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark UK Release Date 2006-02-23 Publication Date 2006-02-23 NZ Release Date 2006-02-23 Series Oberon Modern Playwrights Audience Age 12-17 Pages 160 DEWEY FIC Audience Teenage / Young adult AU Release Date 2006-02-22 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131190637;
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ISBN-13: 9781840026603
Book Title: Private Peaceful and other adaptations
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication Year: 2006
Item Height: 210 mm
Number of Pages: 160 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Private Peaceful and Other Adaptations
Type: Study Guide
Author: Jill Tomlinson, Philip Pullman, Simon Reade, Michael Morpurgo
Subject Area: Language Study
Item Width: 130 mm
Format: Paperback