Antic Mind Publishing
Educational books, abridged classics and classroom-friendly literature resources by KJ O’Hara.
Abridged Shakespeare For Schools
Abridged Shakespeare editions created for classroom reading, student performance, drama groups, tutors, home educators and younger readers.
Each edition keeps Shakespeare’s original language while offering a shorter, more manageable version of the play for study, rehearsal and performance.
Romeo and Juliet
A school-friendly edition of Shakespeare’s tragedy, adapted for reading, study and performance.
Macbeth
An accessible version of Shakespeare’s dark tragedy for classroom reading and drama work.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A clear and engaging edition of Shakespeare’s comedy for students and young performers.
Twelfth Night
An abridged edition of Shakespeare’s comedy, designed for schools, reading and performance.
Othello
A classroom-friendly version of Shakespeare’s tragedy, adapted for study and discussion.
The Merchant of Venice
An accessible edition of Shakespeare’s play for classroom reading, performance and analysis.
Hamlet
A school-focused edition of Shakespeare’s tragedy, adapted for reading and performance.
Abridged Shakespeare Collection
A collection of abridged Shakespeare plays designed for schools, students and drama groups.
Abridged Classics for Schools
Accessible editions of classic novels and stories, adapted for schools and younger readers while preserving the strength of the original works. Many titles include supporting resources such as summaries, background information, character notes, themes and analysis to help students understand the text with greater confidence.
Treasure Island
A lively abridged edition of Stevenson’s adventure story with supporting notes for school study.
The Hound of the Baskervilles
A school-friendly edition of Conan Doyle’s classic detective novel with summaries, context and analysis.
Sherlock Holmes Collection
Selected Sherlock Holmes stories adapted for schools, with supporting material for study and discussion.
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
An accessible edition of Stevenson’s Gothic classic with notes on plot, character, themes and context.
For Teachers
Educational books and classroom resources for teachers, students and schools, including literature anthologies, practical teaching guides and support for classroom practice, behaviour and lesson quality.
KS3 Anthology of Pre-1914 Literature
A themed anthology of classic poems and extracts for reading, analysis and discussion.
So, You Want To Be A Teacher?
A practical guide for anyone considering, preparing for or starting a career in teaching in the UK.
Be Outstanding
A practical guide to improving lesson quality, classroom practice and professional confidence.
Behaviour Management
A comprehensive guide to classroom behaviour, routines and strategies for effective teaching.
About KJ O’Hara
KJ O’Hara is an educational author with a background in teaching, school leadership and theatre. His books draw on experience of working with young readers, performers and teachers, with a particular focus on making classic literature, drama and classroom practice more accessible.