Kissing Shakespeare
Kissing Shakespeare by Pamela Mingle is a reprint edition published by Random House Children’s Books on August 6, 2013. This 352-page novel presents a romantic time travel story centered around Miranda, a young aspiring Shakespearean actor who faces humiliation after a poor performance in her school’s production. When her fellow cast member, Stephen Langford, proposes an extraordinary opportunity to meet Shakespeare himself, Miranda is initially skeptical but soon finds herself transported to 16th century England, where she must navigate her unexpected role in the playwright’s life.
Readers will discover a blend of historical and romantic elements as Miranda grapples with her insecurities and the challenges of helping a young William Shakespeare. The narrative explores themes of love and self-discovery against the backdrop of the performing arts. As Miranda embarks on this journey, she confronts her doubts and ultimately finds herself in a situation that could change her life forever. This edition is presented in English and is suitable for young adult audiences interested in biographical and historical fiction.
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A romantic time travel story that’s ideal for fans of novels by Meg Cabot and Donna Jo Napoli–and, of course, Shakespeare.
Miranda has Shakespeare in her blood: she hopes one day to become a Shakespearean actor like her famous parents. At least, she does until her disastrous performance in her school’s staging of The Taming of the Shrew. Humiliated, Miranda skips the opening-night party. All she wants to do is hide.
Fellow cast member, Stephen Langford, has other plans for Miranda. When he steps out of the backstage shadows and asks if she’d like to meet Shakespeare, Miranda thinks he’s a total nutcase. But before she can object, Stephen whisks her back to 16th century England–the world Stephen’s really from. He wants Miranda to use her acting talents and modern-day charms on the young Will Shakespeare. Without her help, Stephen claims, the world will lost its greatest playwright.
Miranda isn’t convinced she’s the girl for the job. Why would Shakespeare care about her? And just who is this infuriating time traveler, Stephen Langford? Reluctantly, she agrees to help, knowing that it’s her only chance of getting back to the present and her “real” life. What Miranda doesn’t bargain for is finding true love . . . with no acting required.
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