The Dead Fathers Club
2006 • 288 pages

A ghost story with a twist—a suspenseful and poignantly funny update of HamletA triumph of originality and humor, this clever novel by British author Matt Haig gives us Hamlet redux with an unforgettable voice all his own. When eleven-year-old Philip Noble is confronted by the ghost of his recently deceased father and asked to avenge his death, the boy finds himself in a thorny dilemma. Revenge, after all, is a tricky business—especially when Philip is already distracted by his girlfriend, school bullies, self-doubt, and all the other challenges of adolescence. Viewing the adult world through the eyes of a young boy, The Dead Fathers Club is a brilliant, quirky take on a classic tale.


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#4 in Gregor Reinhardt

Gregor Reinhardt is a 4-book series with 4 released primary works first released in 2006 with contributions by Luke McCallin and Matt Haig.

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The Man From Berlin
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The Pale House
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The Ashes of Berlin
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The Dead Fathers Club

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