Hamlet's Trap

Justin’s mind wanders as his English class reads Hamlet. Everyone says that his father’s recent death was caused by a “careless accident.” But Justin simply doesn’t believe it. And his mother’s engagement to her old boyfriend further raises his suspicions.

These 80-page stories deal with mature themes involving culturally diverse characters. Written specifically for struggling readers to explore genres, like mysteries and scicence fiction, these fast-paced books maintain student interest until the last page. Questions at the end of each title promote cognitive development by making studetns think about vocabulary, comprehension, character, and plot.