67 pages • 2 hours read
Gary L. BlackwoodA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
The Shakespeare Stealer by Gary Blackwood follows Widge, an orphaned apprentice in 1600s England, who is tasked with using charactery, a form of shorthand, to illegally copy Shakespeare's Hamlet. Initially motivated by his assignment, Widge becomes conflicted as he forms close bonds with the actors at the Globe Theatre, forcing him to choose between completing his mission or remaining loyal to his new friends.
Gary L. Blackwood’s The Shakespeare Stealer offers a thrilling historical adventure that captivates readers with its engaging plot and well-researched Elizabethan setting. Reviews praise its educational value and dynamic storytelling. Some critics, however, find character development lacking. Overall, it’s a commendable read for young adults interested in history and literature.
A reader who enjoys The Shakespeare Stealer by Gary L. Blackwood likely appreciates historical fiction, adventure, and young adult literature. Fans of The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen and Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians by Brandon Sanderson would find this tale of a young boy in Shakespearean England captivating.
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840LRelationships: Friendship
Historical Fiction
Children's Literature
Education
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History: World