Overview

When Hamnet Shakespeare's ghost haunts an East London schoolboy, history and hilarity collide. Thirteen-year-old Ben Jonson thinks his school trip to Stratford-upon-Avon will be boring. But when he meets Hamnet - the mischievous ghost of Shakespeare's son - life gets a whole lot more complicated. Now Ben must help Hamnet find his famous father... and maybe save his own school along the way. Bard Boy is a laugh-out-loud ghost story where the past and present collide. Perfect for readers aged 9-12, and a fun read-aloud for families and teachers too, this uplifting tale explores friendship, family, and finding your place in the world. With its mix of humour, history, and a touch of the supernatural, Bard Boy offers an unforgettable adventure set between Stratford-upon-Avon and East London.

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9781068602566

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I read this out of curiosity before giving it to my daughter and am so pleased that I did. The novel has much to say about the familiar circumstances and relationships which any (young) adult has had to negotiate. In addition, as the blurb makes stark, there are several situations which are less identifiable but skilfully navigated by a flawed protagonist who is looking for answers. In addition to a riveting and well-paced plot, ultimately what struck and has stayed with me is the quiet way the novel addresses the pain of grief. Without resorting to the mawkish or saccharine, the reality of friendship, family and their associated fragility is brought to life with subtlety and without condescension. When I bought the book I didn't realise that Louise Kulup must be one of the funniest writers out there. Laugh out loud, and a really good story. Full of quirks and such a relief to read a book that isn't a fakey book written by someone on TV. This is the real stuff. A hero I could relate to.

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Louise Kulup is a children's author and editor.

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