A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Shakespeare's most tragic heroines find new voices in this compelling novel-in-verse for young adults.
"Radically creative . . . This provocative book could inspire all kinds of fresh approaches to the plays, not to mention lots of engaging writing projects for students."-The Washington Post
"A strong, powerful look at the bonds women share and the power telling stories has to unburden us all."-School Library Connection, starred review
Enter the Body gives voice to a cast of the young women who die in Shakespeare's most iconic plays. Focusing on the stories of Juliet, Ophelia, and Cordelia, bestselling author of Blood Water Paint Joy McCullough brilliantly weaves retellings of Romeo & Juliet, Hamlet, and King Lear into a larger story of young women reclaiming their stories in the aftermath of trauma. Join these iconic characters on their journey as they navigate love, betrayal, and ultimately, redemption.
| ISBN: | 9780593406755 |
| Publication date: | 14th March 2023 |
| Author: | Joy McCullough |
| Publisher: | Dutton Books for Young Readers an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 320 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women Stories in Verse Drama / Performing Arts |
A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Shakespeare's most tragic heroines find new voices in this compelling novel-in-verse for young adults."Radically creative . . . Focusing on the stories of Juliet, Ophelia, and Cordelia, bestselling author of Blood Water Paint Joy McCullough brilliantly weaves retellings of Romeo & Juliet, Hamlet, and King Lear into a larger story of young women reclaiming their stories in the aftermath of trauma.
Enter the Body features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women, Stories in Verse, Drama / Performing Arts
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Enter the Body was written by Joy McCullough and published by Dutton Books for Young Readers an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group
Enter the Body has 320 pages