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    srsly Hamlet

    Part of OMG Shakespeare

    Author William Shakespeare, Courtney Carbone
    Ebook
    RH Childrens Books | Random House Books for Young Readers
    On sale May 26, 2015 | 128 Pages | 9780553535471
    Grade 9 & Up
    Reading Level: Lexile NP | Fountas & Pinnell Z+
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    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.
     
    <3 and h8. The classics just got a whole lot more interesting. ;)
     
     
    tl;dr 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: tl;dr means too long; didn’t read.
    William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare's vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems; and 154 sonnets. His dramatic works have been translated into every major language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. View titles by William Shakespeare
    Courtney Carbone studied English and creative writing in the United States and Australia before becoming a children’s book writer and editor in New York City. Her favorite things include trivia nights, board games, stand-up comedy, improv, bookstores, libraries, brick-oven pizza, salted-caramel macarons, and '90s pop culture. Visit her on the web at @CBCarbone and CourtneyCarbone.com. View titles by Courtney Carbone

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    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.
     
    <3 and h8. The classics just got a whole lot more interesting. ;)
     
     
    tl;dr 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: tl;dr means too long; didn’t read.

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    William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare's vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems; and 154 sonnets. His dramatic works have been translated into every major language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. View titles by William Shakespeare
    Courtney Carbone studied English and creative writing in the United States and Australia before becoming a children’s book writer and editor in New York City. Her favorite things include trivia nights, board games, stand-up comedy, improv, bookstores, libraries, brick-oven pizza, salted-caramel macarons, and '90s pop culture. Visit her on the web at @CBCarbone and CourtneyCarbone.com. View titles by Courtney Carbone

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