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New Boy

By Tracy Chevalier
Series: Hogarth Shakespeare
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New Boy by Tracy Chevalier is a retelling of Shakespeare's Othello, set in a 1970s suburban Washington, D.C. schoolyard. The narrative explores themes of jealousy and racism as the arrival of Osei, a young Ghanaian boy, sparks intrigue and tension among his peers. Through the lens of a single school day, friendships and alliances shift, leading to dramatic consequences.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by modern adaptations of classic stories. Set in a 1970s suburban Washington, D.C. schoolyard, it offers a fresh take on Shakespeare's Othello, exploring themes of race, jealousy, and friendship through the eyes of young adolescents. The narrative's rich emotion and keen observation of social dynamics may appeal to readers who enjoy character-driven tales with a historical backdrop.

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New Boy

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The bestselling author of Girl with a Pearl Earring returns with a tale of jealousy, bullying, and revenge in a 1970s schoolyard.

'A compact and intense read full of twists, turns and intrigue' Daily Express

The bestselling author of Girl with a Pearl Earring and The Last Runaway returns with a tale of jealousy, bullying, and revenge.

Arriving at his fourth school in six years, diplomat's son Osei knows he needs an ally if he is to survive his first day - so he's lucky to hit it off with Dee, the most popular girl in school. But one student can't stand to witness this budding relationship—Ian decides to destroy the friendship between the black boy and the golden girl. By the end of the day, the school and its key players—teachers and pupils alike—will never be the same again.

The tragedy of Othello is transposed to a 1970s suburban Washington schoolyard in Tracy Chevalier's powerful drama of friends torn apart.

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New Boy, by Tracy Chevalier, is a modern-day retelling of Shakespeare's Othello set in a 1970s school playground. The book has been praised for its intense and compact narrative, exploring themes of adolescence, race, and alienation. Reviewers commend Chevalier's inventive adaptation, capturing the emotional turbulence and unflinching racial dynamics of the era, seamlessly translating Shakespearean plots into the complex world of schoolyard politics.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781784700249

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 May 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 142g

Pages: 192

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Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Series: Hogarth Shakespeare Tracy Chevalier

About the Author

Tracy Chevalier is best known for her historical novels, including the international bestseller Girl with a Pearl Earring and, most recently, At the Edge of the Orchard. She is also editor of Reader, I Married Him- Stories Inspired by Jane Eyre. She lives with her family in London. Tracy was born in Washington, D.C. and went to an elementary school with a majority of black students. This experience led her to choose to rewrite Othello. 'Othello is about what it means to be the outsider, and that feeling can start at an early age. We have all at one time or another stood on the edge of a playground, with the bullies circling, wondering if we are going to be accepted.'

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