Hamlet is Not OK

R.A. Spratt

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Puffin
04 July 2023

Children's & Educational; General fiction (Children's&YA); Humorous stories (Children's&YA)

Funny, shocking and brilliant- from bestselling author R. A. Spratt, a whip-smart take on Shakespearean moral dilemmas

Selby hates homework.

She would rather watch TV - anything to escape the tedium of school, her parents' bookshop and small-town busybodies.

So Selby didn't plan to read Hamlet. She certainly never planned to meet him.

This novel transports Selby, and the reader, into the cold and crime-ridden play itself. Here she meets Hamlet- heavy with grief, the young prince is overthinking and over everything. Selby can relate. But unlike Hamlet, Selby isn't afraid of making decisions. In her world, Selby is used to feeling overlooked. But in the bloody, backstabbing world of Shakespeare, Selby's good conscience and quiet courage might just save some lives . . . hopefully before Hamlet stabs one of her classmates.

'The

book presents a convincing argument for Shakespeare's value in modern-day

classrooms' - Kirkus Reviews

'A refreshingly

different, wildly imaginative take on Shakespeare's Hamlet.' -

Booklist starred review

'Spratt

doesn't waste words, and is an expert at whittling away the blurry edges

of a story to reveal the golden core. Through Selby's eyes, Spratt

delicately and thoughtfully opens up the famous play to readers who may

feel that Shakespeare is just for people who excel at English.' -

Storylinks

'Books like this are a joy to read, because they acknowledge

mental health issues, celebrate words, and acknowledge the difficulties

some have with reading.' - Ashleigh Meikle, the Book Muse

'Sharp-witted

and funny. . . Shelby's ignorance of anything Shakespeare brings a fresh

teen perspective on the behaviour of the characters and their actions to

one another. A clever, entertaining read.' - What Book Next

By: R.A. Spratt
Imprint: Puffin
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 1mm
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9780143779278
ISBN 10: 0143779273
Publication Date: 04 July 2023
Recommended Age: From 13 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Hamlet is Not OK

"""The book presents a convincing argument for Shakespeare's value in modern-day classrooms, even for struggling readers. A time-travel story designed to bring Shakespeare to life that educators may find useful.""--Kirkus Reviews"