Shakespeare's Scribe (Shakespeare Stealer, 2) Paperback – February 18, 2002

I really enjoyed the great detail in the book, and combined with such a storyline it was a pleasure to read.

I have been reading this series with my 13-year old, and we love the storyline and the characters. The books are exciting, funny, and heartwarming.

I am reading this series with my 5/6 grade book club. The six boys are totally into each book, starting with Shakespeare Stealer.

Didn't love it as much as the first,but still enjoyed it. Good amount of action (duels), some subtle mystery, and some interesting new characters. One new character I really could do without, though.Got really emotional and a bit angry at one point, but no spoilers.Was frustrated with Widge's lack of confidence and ability to stick up for himself. It takes him way too long to fight for himself in this one. After what he'd been through that surprised me. The ending happened way too fast. Everything unfolds really quickly and I would have liked it the last four ages had a bit more time. More exploration of what the characters were feeling.Loved Mr. Shakespeare in this. It's interesting seeing him in the process of writing one of my favorite plays. The inclusion of his brother Ned was a good touch to the story as well.

I actually purchased and read the third book of this series first. After having read that book, I knew I had to read the others. The stories took me back in time; I was there! The fictional characters blended in with the historical characters well...the whole series is very interesting, satisfying, and enjoyable.

Loved this book, just like I did the first one! True to the era of the plot and full of humour!

This sequel to The Shakespeare Stealer does not begin in nearly as lively or compelling a way as the original. The first 25 pages felt as though the author had to force himself to get started. The pace drags, and there is little at first to intrigue the reader. After a slow start, the author introduces an arrogant apprentice, a plague scare, and a mysterious stranger. The tale moves better from then on, and is a worthy sequel.The date is 1602, and the great bubonic plague is just starting in London and its surrounding villages. For fear of contagion in the city, Widge, with Will Shakespeare's company, must leave London and take their stage performances on tour to the outlying hamlets.For youths in grades 5-8.

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