Hamlet Is Not OK

Reach for this book when you have a bright student who is completely disengaged from school or feels like reading is a chore they just cannot master. Selby is a relatable protagonist who struggles with reading and feels overshadowed by her academic family. Everything changes when her tutor, Dan, accidentally transports them into the world of Shakespeare's Hamlet. As they try to save the characters from their tragic ends, Selby discovers that stories are living, breathing adventures rather than just ink on a page. It is a hilarious, fast-paced bridge for middle schoolers who find the classics intimidating. Through humor and high-stakes fantasy, the story validates the frustration of learning differences while showing how a single narrative can ignite a lifelong passion for learning.