The Shakespeare Stealer

De: Gary Blackwood

Narrado por: 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

"[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

Reseñas de la Crítica

"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)

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

Good story!

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

Such a great listen!

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.

love the energy and different tones.

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.

Absolutely FANTASTIC!!!

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!

Great Story, Excellent Narration

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.