Canterbury Tales adapted by Barbara Cohen

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Canterbury Tales adapted by Barbara Cohen

Canterbury Tales adapted by Barbara Cohen

By: By Geoffrey Chaucer, Adapted by Barbara Cohen

Selections translated by Barbara Cohen and beautifully illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman, this collection offers a perfect introduction to Chaucer for young readers. Entertaining and educational, the tales are cleverly retold and provide insight into the roots of individual liberty. Also a helpful companion for high school students exploring the original text.

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Selections translated by Barbara Cohen, a perfect introduction of Chaucer to your children. Also useful to high school students reading the original tales. Clever and useful tales sure to entertain and educate. These tales were an important part in the development of individual liberty. Brilliant full-color illustrations by Trina Schart Hyman.


About the Author: 

Barbara Cohen (1932-1992) was the author of several acclaimed picture books and novels for young readers, including The Carp in the Bathtub, Yussel's Prayer: A Yom Kippur Story, Thank You, Jackie Robinson, and King of the Seventh Grade.
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Used in Medieval History 5-8

  • By: By Geoffrey Chaucer, Adapted by Barbara Cohen

  • Pages: 87

  • ISBN: 9781958955147

  • Media: Paperback

  • Reading level: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
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