Hamlet, one of the greatest stories ever told ...in texts?! Imagine: What if Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark, and the tragic Ophelia had smartphones? A classic is reborn in this fun and funny adaptation of one of Shakespeare's most famous plays! A kingdom on the brink of war. A stolen throne. A boy seeking revenge. The classics just got a whole lot more interesting.;) A Shakespeare play told through its characters texting with emojis, checking in at certain locations, and updating their relationship statuses. The perfect gift for hip theater lovers and teens. A glossary and cast of characters are included for those who need it. For example: means too long; didn't read.

General Information

ISBN : 9780857989314
Publisher : Random House Australia
Imprint : Random House Australia Children's Books
Publication date : 01 January 2015
Produced in : Australia
Availability date : 01 November 2015
Product Type : books

Other Specifications

Author : Courtney Carbone
Bind : Hardback
Edition : 1115
Language : en
Dewey classification : 822.92
Pages : 130

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Author description

COURTNEY CARBONE studied English and creative writing in Baltimore before moving to New York City to become a full-time children's book editor. When she isn't collaborating with the greatest playwright of all time, Courtney can be found studying various forms of comedy and trying to finish the joke, "Two groundlings walk into a bard..."