A chapter book retelling of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, perfect for kids ages 7-10!

Discover one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays, specially adapted for young readers! Hamlet for Young Readers tells the exciting story of a young prince who meets the ghost of his father and learns a dark secret: his uncle has taken the throne—and his life. Now Hamlet must decide: should he seek revenge or find another way to make things right? With sword fights, spooky moments, clever tricks, and famous lines like “To be or not to be,” this kid-friendly version brings the drama and excitement of Shakespeare’s original play to life in a way that’s fun and easy to understand.

The perfect introduction to Shakespeare:

• Retells Shakespeare’s famous play with easy-to-read text for kids
• Sprinkles in the most famous lines from the play in their original form so kids can appreciate Shakespeare’s masterful writing without feeling overwhelmed
• Original lines are italicized to distinguish them from the rest of the text
• Begins with a “who’s who” cast of characters to help kids follow the story
• Includes a glossary of advanced terms
• Includes discussion questions that focus on general understanding, character exploration, themes and messages, and alternative outcomes
• Each bite-sized chapter is around 300-500 words
• Closes with a biography about William Shakespeare

Whether you're a teacher, parent, or curious reader, this Shakespeare for kids book is a great introduction to one of the Bard’s greatest works!

Contents include:

• Introduction
• The Cast
• Chapter 1: The Ghost’s Secret
• Chapter 2: A New King and a Sad Prince
• Chapter 3: Hamlet’s Strange Behavior
• Chapter 4: The Players’ Trick
• Chapter 5: A Terrible Mistake
• Chapter 6: A Storm Brews
• Chapter 7: Ophelia’s Sadness and Laertes’ Anger
• Chapter 8: The Evil Plan
• Chapter 9: The Deadly Duel
• Chapter 10: The End of the Prince
• Helpful Vocabulary
• Discussion Questions
• Meet William Shakespeare