Spanking Shakespeare
Spanking Shakespeare by Jake Wizner, published by Random House Children’s Books in 2007, follows the life of Shakespeare Shapiro, a high school senior who grapples with the challenges of his unusual name and a series of embarrassing experiences. At 287 pages, this juvenile fiction novel delves into Shakespeare’s quest for respect and connection as he navigates the complexities of adolescence, including family dynamics and social issues.
In this engaging narrative, Shakespeare documents his life through a memoir project assigned to him and his classmates. As he recounts his struggles with dating, friendships, and the pressures of high school, readers will find humor and relatability in his journey. The story explores themes relevant to boys and men, family relationships, and the awkwardness of growing up, making it a thoughtful reflection on the trials of teenage life.
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SHAKESPEARE SHAPIRO HAS ALWAYS hated his name. His parents bestowed it on him as some kind of sick joke when he was born, and his life has gone downhill from there, one embarrassing incident after another. Entering his senior year of high school, Shakespeare has never had a girlfriend, his younger brother is cooler than he is, and his best friend’s favorite topic of conversation is his bowel movements.
But Shakespeare will have the last laugh. He is chronicling every mortifying detail in his memoir, the writing project each senior at Shakespeare’s high school must complete. And he is doing it brilliantly. And, just maybe, a prize-winning memoir will bring him respect, admiration, and a girlfriend . . . or at least a prom date.
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