The Shakespeare Stealer

By: Gary Blackwood

Narrated by: Stuart Blinder

A delightful adveture full of humor and heart set in Elizabethan England!

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

"Readers will find much to like in Widge, and plenty to enjoy in this gleeful romp through olde England" --Kirkus Reviews

"Excels in the lively depictions of Elizabethan stagecraft and street life." --Publishers Weekly

An ALA Notable Book

Critic reviews

"Excels in the lively depictions of Elizabethan stagecraft and street life,"--Publisher's Weekly

"A fast-moving historical novel that introduces an important era with casual familiarity." —School Library Journal, starred review

"Readers will find much to like in Widge, and plenty to enjoy in this gleeful romp through olde England"--Kirkus Reviews

Good book

Good story Nice ending beginning, middle good reader, good vocabulary Good speed Nice plot line

The best story

It has a great ending and it shows friendship. It also keeps you on your toes.

Interesting plot

A very interesting story line. Lost track of some of the characters at times - the theatre people.

What fun

Great story and excellent narration. Highly recommend. You get kids will need a glossary but that’s ok

Decent for required school book

We were forced to read this for english in school but its actually quite enjoyable. Its a good book, has a good message, and has compelling characters. I find myself really relating to Widge but the characters are so well write that even characters such as Nick and Folcaner are enjoyable and relatable as well. Would definitely recommend this book, especially for a classroom 10/10. <3