Bard Boy

By: Louise Kulup

Narrated by: Dan Curtis

Some are born great, some achieve greatness... and some have a ghost thrust upon them!

Thirteen-year-old East London schoolboy, Ben Jonson, can't wait to cause trouble on the 'boring' school trip to Stratford-upon-Avon, but he gets more than he bargained for in the shape of Hamnet, the ghost of Shakespeare's son.

Can Ben help Hamnet find his father and save his own school from closure?

Bard Boy invites listeners into a world where the past and the present collide in unexpected ways. It’s not just a ghost story— it’s a heartfelt, uplifting tale about friendship, family, and finding your place in the world.

With its mix of humor, history, and a touch of the supernatural, Bard Boy appeals to young readers with advanced reading skills aged 10 and up, as well as adults. It gently explores themes of growing up, making it relatable for preteens while offering something for older readers to enjoy too.

Set partially in Stratford-Upon-Avon and Stratford, East London, Bard Boy is an audiobook about a boy who finds comfort in a ghostly friendship, as he navigates the challenges of being part of a blended family, a distant father, and the potential closure of his school; all while uncovering a mysterious connection to Shakespeare's forgotten son, Hamnet.

©2024 Louise Kulup (P)2025 Louise Kulup

Critic reviews

'Brilliant. I laughed a lot!' Wanda Whiteley, author of The Goldhanger Dog.