This refresher reference volume features concise character and plot summaries for 12 of Shakespeare?s best-known plays, drawn from the SparkNotes website and illustrated with colorful infographics.

Over the past twenty years, Neil Gaiman has developed into the premier fantasist of his generation, achieving that rarest of combinations-unrivaled critical respect and extraordinary commercial success. From the landmark comic book series The Sandman to novels such as the New York Times bestselling American Gods and Anansi Boys, from children's literature like Coraline to screenplays for such films as Beowulf, Gaiman work has garnered him an enthusiastic...

"In 1597, Shakespeare debuted his newest play, a tragedy about a young Italian couple whose families were sworn enemies. Romeo and Juliet quickly became one of the most famous couples in literary history, and this play became one of Shakespeare's most performed shows. But did you know that much of Romeo and Juliet's story was adapted from tales by other writers? Learn all about how William Shakespeare's dynamic and romantic teenage duo sprouted from...

A retelling, based on the 1903 operetta, of the classic story of how two children from Mother Goose Land are pursued into the magical Toyland by an evil uncle who wants to kill them for their fortune.

"It's easy for new fans to get overwhelmed by the sprawling mythology and complexity of the Harry Potter movies and books. Unlike encyclopedias and guides that offer diehard fans trivia, details, and deep dives into every on-screen moment, this first-of-its-kind explainer, Smart Pop Explains Harry Potter Books and Movies, is an easy, fun, and accessible introduction to the hundreds of characters, plots, and interconnected stories that make up one...