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Dot Hutchison reimagines the timeless tragedy of Hamlet from Ophelia’s perspective, transposing the original plot into the setting of a modern American private boarding school. The story blends classic themes of revenge and emotional turmoil with the intimate dynamics of student life, while incorporating ghostly elements that echo the supernatural undercurrents of the original play.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Dot Hutchison
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