The Read-along set for this title includes: Book, Study Guide, CD in vinyl album. Word-for-word CDs feature professional actors and sound effects, not just monotonous monologue and feature page turn “beeps”, page number prompts, background music and multiple cast voices. About the play: Although Bassanio owes his friend Antonio a great deal of money, he must borrow more to make a good impression when he courts his true love, Portia. However, Antonio is short of cash and must borrow from the lender, Shylock. More problems arise when Antonio's ships are wrecked, leaving him penniless when Shylock's loan is due. Bassanio must now find a way to save his friend's life, but help is on the way-from an unexpected source!