‘The course of true love never did run smooth.’ A Midsummer Night’s Dream starts with trouble in the Fairy Kingdom. King Oberon wants to teach Queen Titania a lesson. It’s up to Puck, a playful sprite, to do the king’s bidding but many mishaps and mix-ups follow. About The William Shakespeare Children's Collection: For over four centuries, the works of William Shakespeare have delighted theatre-goers all over the globe. In this boxset, we present ten of Shakespeare’s classic plays specially adapted into an easy-to-follow story format and fully illustrated. This set is the perfect introduction to the genius of ‘the Bard’. Readers of all ages can find joy in his comedies and learn from his tragedies as we follow the lives and loves of classic characters. To read, or not to read … well that’s an easy one to start with!