Werewolf Hamlet
by Kerry Madden-Lunsford
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Pub Date Feb 18 2025 | Archive Date Feb 18 2025
Charlesbridge | Charlesbridge Moves
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Description
Perfect for fans of books that handle difficult subjects and family dynamics in a sensitive way, like Better Nate Than Ever and Rule of Threes.
10-year-old Angus is unique. He quotes Shakespeare and wants to stage a Werewolf Hamlet play for his 5th grade legacy project. Angus's 17-year-old brother, Liam, is like a werewolf now—Angus never knows if he'll be nice or mean or when he'll sneak out to get drunk or worse.
Meanwhile, tension continues to build for Liam's family in Los Angeles. Mom and Dad are going to default on the mortgage. Older sister Hannah is fed up and ready to move herself to Maine, and little sister Sidney doesn't really get what's happening. Then Liam goes missing, and Angus decides he has to find him.
A realistic, heartfelt look at the complexities of family relationships and struggles. Along with Angus's loveable charm, sense of humor, and desire to stage his original play, Werewolf Hamlet is sure to win its audience—on and off the page—over.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781623544331 |
| PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 256 |
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Featured Reviews
Reading T, Reviewer
This is the adventurous story of a little kid Angus who quotes Shakespeare and has little to no idea why his seventeen year old older brother Liam is snarky all the time. He is struggling with the tension in his family regarding his parents, his older sister Hannah getting fed up with them all and a little sister who doesn’t understand anything yet.
He has this entire responsibility upon him to fix things as he can when his brother goes missing and has to stage his play “Werewolf Hamlet”. This plays a huge role in fixing the gap between him and his brother.
I find the notes in between (text messages between him and Liam) quite endearing and adorable!
The parents are little crazy and too busy which I can understand with four kids. But yes it gets a bit too much in the story now and then.
But yes all’s well that ends well!
The writing is good, fast paced with amazing character development.
Thank you, Charlesbridge Moves, for the ARC.
Amy J, Reviewer
Werewolf Hamlet is a touching, funny, and heartfelt middle-grade novel that balances family drama with a love of theater. Angus, the quirky 10-year-old protagonist, is impossible not to root for as he quotes Shakespeare and works on his 5th grade project: staging a werewolf version of Hamlet. The real heart of the story, though, is Angus's relationship with his troubled older brother Liam, whose unpredictable behavior feels as wild as a werewolf’s mood swings. The family dynamics are handled sensitively, making the story both relatable and full of emotion. It's definitely perfect for readers who enjoy books like Better Nate Than Ever that mix humor with deeper themes.
Alee L, Reviewer
This is a cute, middle-grade novel that combines humor, heart, and a touch of Shakespearean flair. The story follows 10-year-old Angus, a theater enthusiast with a penchant for quoting Shakespeare, as he navigates the complexities of family life and his evolving relationship with his older brother, Liam.
Angus is a wonderful character whose passion for drama shines through his ambitious idea to stage a Werewolf Hamlet for his fifth-grade legacy project. You can't help but root for him as he confronts the challenges in front of him.
The relationship between Angus and Liam is central to the story, capturing both sibling love and rivalry.
Thank you Net Galley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for a review.
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