YA Classic Retellings

YA adaptations or stories inspired from classic tales including fairy tales, fables, and classical literature. Not a complete or exhaustive list. *The Young Adult Collection is made up of books for a wide age range (12-18 years old) and includes a variety of different topics and interests. Not all titles will be appropriate for all readers.*
 

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1. The most excellent and lamentable tragedy of Romeo & Juliet: a play by William Shakespeare

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Author:
Hinds, Gareth, 1971-
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YA SHAKESPEARE
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YA SHAKESPEARE
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YA SHAKESPEARE
Description:
A graphic novel adaptation of Shakespeare's tale of ill-fated love between a boy and girl from rival Verona families.

2. Still star-crossed

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Author:
Taub, Melinda
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"After the deaths of Romeo and Juliet, mysterious figures in Verona are determined to reignite the feud between the Montagues and Capulets, so, for the sake of peace, the Prince orders Romeo's best friend Benvolio to marry Juliet's cousin Rosaline"--

3. Teach the torches to burn: a Romeo & Juliet remix

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Author:
Roehrig, Caleb
Series:
Remixed classics volume 7.
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Description:
In Verona, Italy, gay teens Romeo and Valentine discover first love amid a bloody, centuries-old feud, putting themselves in danger of losing each other forever.