First published 2008
At a high school literature class, a group of students dive into the works of Shakespeare. As they grapple with the plays' themes, their own lives start to mirror the drama unfolding on the page. Friendships are tested, young love blossoms and fades, and identities are forged in the crucible of adolescence. Through the timeless insights of the Bard, these students find solace, reflection, and a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.
Genres: fiction, drama, literary-fiction, adolescence, education, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Amazon rainforest, Baker Street, Caribbean, Italy, London, Ship-Trap Island, Tibet, Verona
Period: 1890, 20th century
Hardcover · Pearson Prentice Hall