The Shakespeare Stealer

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The Shakespeare Stealer 
by Gary Blackwood

Widge is an orphan with a rare talent for shorthand. His fearsome master has just one demand: steal Shakespeare's play "Hamlet"--or else. Widge has no choice but to follow orders, so he works his way into the heart of the Globe Theatre, where Shakespeare's players perform. As full of twists and turns as a London alleyway, this entertaining novel is rich in period details, colorful characters, villainy, and drama."A fast-moving historical novel that introduces an important era with casual familiarity." (School Library Journal, starred review)

Book Type:   chapter book

Related Lists:  historical fiction

Grade Level:    4th grade     5th grade     6th grade     7th grade     

Reading Level:   Guided Reading Level X       DRA Level 60

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