Plot: A manga adaptation of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. The play/story follows two distinct plots. For the first, the shrewd Beatrice and witty Benedick continue their battle of words, even in the presence of Don Pedro, Prince of Aragon. Determined the two should stop their fight, the prince and friends of the pair trick them into believing they love each other - as they really do. While the merry deception takes place, Don John, Don Pedro's evil brother, plans to ruin the happiness of his royal relative. He convinces the prince and Claudio, the prince's major domo, that Hero, Claudio's betrothed, is having an affair. The rumors and lies come together to form one of Shakespeare's most famous comedies.
Reading Level: Ages 10-15
Genre: Manga, Shakespeare
Similar Titles: Manga Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Manga Shakespeare: The Temptest
Personal Thoughts: Shakespeare fans, you knew this was coming. The Bard has found his way into musicals, comic books, movies, and puppet shows. It was only a matter of time before it reached the medium known as manga. Actually, the illustrations serve the story well. The illustrator captures the emotions of the characters in a tangible and visually pleasing manner. I doubt the manga will convince non-Shakespeare readers to like the play, but it will please those who enjoy it.
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