Although Bassanio owes his friend Antonio a great deal of money, he must borrow even more to produce a great impression when he courts his real love, Portia. Nevertheless, Antonio is in short supply of money and must borrow from the lending company, Shylock. More complications occur when Antonio’s boats are wrecked, leaving him penniless when Shylock’s mortgage arrives. Bassanio must today discover a way to save his friend’s life, but help can be along the way from an unexpected source!

This series features classic Shakespeare retold with graphic color illustrations. Educators using the Dale-Chall vocabulary system adapted each title. Each 64-web page, softcover book retains search phrases and quotations from the original play. Research shows that the more learners browse, the better their vocabulary, their ability to go through, and their understanding of the world.