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Shakespeare's Scribe
By Blackwood, Gary L.
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-52546-444-0
- Publisher
- New York : Dutton Children's Books, 2000.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on August 24, 2000
Gr 5-8 In this sequel to The Shakespeare Stealer (Dutton, 1998), Widge has become a "prentice" to the Lord Chamberlain's Men, Will Shakespeare's acting troupe. Besides acting many of the female roles, the youngster uses his skills in "swift writing" to decipher Shakespeare's scribbles and provide individual scripts for each actor. When the plague closes the theatres in London, the players take to the road, but uncooperative company members, brigands, fire, and hostile officials make traveli...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
