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Bloomsbury USA Childrens
On sale:
January 2008
Price:
$8.99
Format:
Paperback
Size:
5.5 x 8.25 in
Pages:
352 pp
Ages:
12
Grades:
7
ISBN-13: 9781599902289
ISBN-10: 1599902281
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Ophelia
By Lisa Klein
Book Description
A captivating story of a young woman entwined in an unconventional love. -VOYA
In this reimagining of Shakespeare's tragedy, Ophelia must choose between her love for Hamlet and her own life. In a surprising twist, she devises a plan to escape from Elsinore forever . . . with one very dangerous secret. Sharp and literary, dark and romantic, this dramatic story holds readers in its grip until the final, heartrending scene.“Ophelia the character is playful and bold; her banter with Hamlet is witty, and often their repartee features wordplay and double entendre that would have made the Bard happy.” – Kirkus Reviews
“Even teens encountering the characters for the first time will be swept up by the vivid, atmospheric setting, the heart-pounding romance, the palpable torment, and Ophelia’s fierce, earnest questions…” – Booklist
“Impressive first novel…” –PW
“The single best word to describe this book is exquisite.” – California Kids
“Lisa Klein has done an incredible job with OPHELIA….an amazing story.” – Teensread.com
“Klein creates a captivating story…a spellbinding tale of love, murder, and revenge.” – VOYA
“Beautifully written novel…has lyrical yet accessible language.” – The Columbus Dispatch
“Romantic, feminist, dramatic, and finely wrought…Bravo.” – Contra Costa Times
“This is a successful and engaging story” – The Book Review (online)
“This book blew me away.” –teensreadtoo.com
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