Avoid Being a Tudor Actor in Shakespeare's Theatre!

With the plague still hanging loose in the air of 16th century London, the populace could do with cheering up.

The man for the job is a new playwright on the scene, William Shakespeare.

You start work at his theatre, but soon realise it won't be easy.

It'll take an excellent memory, a penchant for wearing dresses and a keen eye for avoiding rotten vegetables.

But against all odds, you could do well here...just watch where you're pointing that cannon!

Humourous cartoon-style illustrations and speech bubbles bring the characters to life, while informative captions explain processes or chronological events.

Each spread comes complete with a Handy Hint box, offering a clever tip on how to survive whatever ghastly situation you've found yourself in.

A complete glossary and index featured in every title makes "The Danger Zone" an ideal introduction to the conventions of non-fiction texts for young readers.