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Ophelia: Queen of Denmark | Jackie French

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Following on from I AM JULIET (August 2014), this is the second title in a proposed new series for young people that focuses on the reinterpretation of Shakespeare's classic and enduring plays. Ages: 10+ She is the girl who will be queen: Ophelia, daughter of Denmarks lord chancellor and loved by Prince Hamlet. But while Hamlets family stab, poison or haunt one another, Ophelia plans a sensible rule, one filled with justice and the making of delicious cheeses. Even if she has to pretend to be mad to make it happen, Ophelia will let nothing, not even howling ghosts, stand in her way. This is Shakespeares play, but with what might also have happened behind the scenes. And this story has a happy ending. From Jackie French, one of Australias most respected and awarded authors and the Australian Childrens Laureate and 2015 Senior Australian of the Year, comes a book that reimagines the life of one of Shakespeares most intriguing female characters. Praise for I am Juliet: The captivating storyline and well-developed characters will make it popular with high school-aged readers. Magpies

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Ophelia: Queen of Denmark | Jackie French

Yesterday‘s op shop purchases. The bottom book is Punch and Judy which I just couldn‘t resist even though it features domestic violence. I usually only buy soy candles but I bought this one because it comes in a pretty jar I can recycle. I am moving house soon so last night I started to pack the kids books in the background. On the bed are my linen Society of Wanderers sheets. A nurse friend of mine said they would keep me cool at night. Not so 🥲

Jeg Are you moving very far? Got me thinking if we had to move. So much stuff! A nightmare. 3y

CarolynM Good luck with the move🍀 Make sure to let me know your new address🙂 3y

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Ophelia: Queen of Denmark | Jackie French

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This book is a real gem. I've always loved Hamlet, maybe because I studied it in my final year of high school or because I've always had a weakness for tortured boys (a whole other story lol) but to have an alternate perspective and ending from the perspective of Ophelia is wonderful! Now I'm about to teach a unit on appropriation using this novel and Shakespeare's Hamlet. Excited nerd 🤓

Jeg Hamlet is my favourite too. Love the modern versions of Shakespeare that have been on stage here. 7y

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