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The Shakespeare Stealer

By: Gary Blackwood
Narrated by: Stuart Blinder
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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

"[Listeners] 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

©1998 Gary Blackwood (P)2018 Listening Library Fiction Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction England Renaissance Comedy Shakespeare Heartfelt Witty

Critic reviews

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

"A fast-moving historical novel that introduces an important era with casual familiarity." (School Library Journal)

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

Engaging Storyline • Original Plot • Energetic Narration • Educational Historical Content • Dramatic Voices
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Good story Nice ending beginning, middle good reader, good vocabulary Good speed Nice plot line

Good book

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

The best story

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

Interesting plot

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

What fun

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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

Decent for required school book

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Maybe a bit too emphatic on the part of the reader, but good performance overall!

Good story!

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The narrator was amazing, it was so enjoyable to listen to with his excitement and dramatic voices. The storyline kept me on edge wondering what would happen next and the ending was so great. Definitely recommend.

Such a great listen!

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I was afraid of this book because I thought it would be in Elizabethian accent. This is a good way to.get interested in Shakespeare.

love the energy and different tones.

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First - the reader - Stuart Blinder was absolutely astounding! It was like listening to a play! The book was truly amazing! We enjoyed listening to it so, so much! Thank you for such an imaginative adventure!

Absolutely FANTASTIC!!!

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We read a lot in our homeschool and this was one of the great stories set in Shakespeare’s time. The story line kept us engaged, the vocabulary and writing style was refreshing and the narration- excellent. Highly recommend.

Great Story, Excellent Narration

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