Hamlet And Ophelia - Softcover

Marsden, John

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ISBN 10: 1554683904 ISBN 13: 9781554683901

Publisher: HarperTrophy, 2011

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Struggling to cope with the death of his father and reelingfrom the marriage of his mother to his uncle, Hamletdoesn’t realize that his troubles are just beginning. An encounterwith his father’s ghost reveals the terrible truth: he wasmurdered―by his brother! Urged by the ghost to kill his unclein revenge, Hamlet is wracked with indecision. He spirals intoa despair so deep that even his best friends, Horatio and thebeautiful Ophelia, seem unable to help him. A visiting actingtroupe inspires Hamlet to form a plan, but the path ahead isriddled with mistakes and devastation.

Hamlet & Ophelia is a compelling read for teens andadults alike. In following the contours of Shakespeare’s play,John Marsden has created a stunning tale that brings new lifeto a timeless classic.

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John Marsden was born in Victoria, Australia, in 1950. A teacher, he published his first book, So Much to Tell You, in 1987. He is the author of over 30 books, including the Tomorrow When the War Began series and the Ellie Chronicles. His books have sold over 4 million copies worldwide.

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