Step into one of the greatest love stories of all time with this specially formatted edition of Shakespeare’s legendary tragedy. Romeo and Juliet’s tale of star‑crossed lovers, family feuds and enduring devotion is now available in an accessible format crafted for learners with reading differences.  

Designed with the needs of readers aged 11+ in mind, the text remains unabridged but is presented in a layout optimised for ease — clear fonts, generous spacing, single‑column design and a format by the specialist imprint Barrington Stoke. 

At The Dyslexia Shop we believe that every learner deserves full access to the classics. This edition allows secondary students, reluctant readers and those with dyslexia to engage confidently with Shakespeare’s language, themes of love and conflict, and dramatic structure in a supportive reading experience.  
Whether for the classroom, home‑study or a personal reading project, this accessible edition opens the door to rich discussion of identity, loyalty, fate and choice — all within a page‑turning narrative that honours the original work.  

• Author: William Shakespeare
• Edition: Barrington Stoke
• ISBN: 978‑0‑00‑875032‑9
• Publication date: 14 August 2025 (UK)
• Dimensions: 129 × 198 mm approx.
• Interest age: 11+ (suitable for secondary students)
• Accessible layout: dyslexia‑friendly font, increased spacing, single‑column presentation for improved readability.

FAQs

Q1. Is this edition suitable for readers with dyslexia?

Yes — it is published by Barrington Stoke, a specialist publisher of accessible reading formats, and explicitly described as a “dyslexia‑friendly edition” of Romeo and Juliet.

Q2. Is the text abridged or simplified?

No — this edition presents the **complete**, unabridged text of Romeo and Juliet, but in a layout designed to support reading ease.

Q3. What age group is it designed for?

The interest age is 11+, which makes it suitable for secondary school readers. The accessible format also supports learners who benefit from extra reading support.

Q4. Can this be used in a classroom or for study purposes?

Yes — because it retains the full text and is designed for improved readability, it is very suitable for classroom use, especially for students with reading differences.

Q5. What distinguishes this edition from a standard classroom text?

The key difference is the layout and presentation — dyslexia‑friendly fonts, increased spacing, margin design and formatting choices that reduce visual stress and improve reading flow. It makes the classic text more accessible rather than altering the content itself.