| Shakespeare's Scribe Contributor(s): Blackwood, Gary (Author) |
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ISBN: 0142300667 ISBN-13: 9780142300664 Publisher: Puffin Books OUR PRICE: $6.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2002 Annotation: When an outbreak of the deadly plague closes the Globe Theater, Shakespeare's acting troupe sets off on a tour of England--and finds some real drama long the way. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Europe - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Orphans & Foster Homes |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 00034603 |
| Lexile Measure: 870 |
| Series: Shakespeare Stealer |
| Physical Information: 0.72" H x 5.1" W x 7.73" (0.45 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 17th Century - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 44828 Reading Level: 6.1 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 10.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: When an outbreak of the deadly Black Plague closes the Globe Theatre, William Shakespeare's acting troupe sets off on a tour of England. Widge, the orphan-turned-actor, knows that he'll be useful on the trip. Not only does he love the stage, but his knack for a unique shorthand has proven him one of the most valuable apprentices in the troupe. But then a mysterious man appears, claiming to know a secret from Widge's past-a secret that may forever force him from the theatre he loves. An exciting, well-written tale that is sure to leave readers] clamoring for more. (School Library Journal, starred review) |