Shakespeare High: ACT I

To be or not to be…a senior at Shakespeare High.It’s a brand new school year, and even though the autumn is fast approaching, things are heating up at Shakespeare High School. The school’s seniors are excited to have their most memorable year yet, but little do they realize, it will be memorable for the wrong reasons. No one is prepared for the heartache and tragedies that are soon to come.But that doesn’t stop the students from trying to have fun. After all, Romeo is set to have one of the biggest parties of the year. And shy Juliet is mustering up the courage to go, despite her parents’ wishes. And those star-crossed lovers aren’t the only ones with drama in their future; young Ophelia has set her sights on the enigmatic Hamlet…though it seems his attentions lie elsewhere. Claudio and Hero must face their own demons as they try to navigate the school year. And many of the other students play their roles, as both supporting cast and main characters.Will the students of Shakespeare High be the masters of their own fates? Or will they find that uneasy is the head that wears the crown…even in high school?Many of William Shakespeare’s renowned pieces come together in this striking and fascinating coming-of-age book series. Shakespeare High: ACT I offers a familiar cast of characters in a fresh and modern setting that will speak to young adults and allow them to relate to the characters and enjoy them in a way never before seen. Author Tiffany L. Johnson creates a compelling new take on the works of Shakespeare, and does so brilliantly, so that both seasoned fans of the original works and strangers to Shakespeare, will be able to enjoy this series.