Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The title includes shakespeare, but not much is said of the playwright in the novel. He is best known for the bestselling shakespeare stealer more about gary blackwood. Fourteenyearold widge is an orphan living in a small. Martins lane, london, published several editions of shakespeares poetry in the early 18thcentury. Top 10 novels inspired by shakespeare books the guardian. The best, peatslathered, writers on the dark stories and stark geography of these inhospitable regions. Widge has no choice but to follow orders, so he works his way. What are the three settings in the shakespeare stealer. Here he picks out his 10 favourite shakespeare books for children on the eve of the. Good old will has earned his place in the literary canon for good reason. So widge works his way into the globe theatre, where shakespeares troupe rehearses and performs. It follows the story of widge, an orphaned apprentice, in england during the 1600s.
This brilliant collection features more shakespeare stories than ever before, from the tragedy of macbeth and the epic the tempest, through to the humour of much ado about nothing. William shakespeare books list of books by william. I purchased this book because im a high school special ed. Heminges setting the shakespeare stealer takes place mainly in old england.
I started off by having to read this book for school but i enjoyed it so much that i went on to read shakespeare s scribe and shakespeare s spy. I am enjoying the story, the characters and the authors ability to give the reader a snapshot of what the times were like during shakespeare s time with the globe theater. The shakespeare stealer is a complete 79 page novel study guide. Take your hr comms to the next level with prezi video. Jul 01, 2000 the shakespeare stealer is a fast paced novel for kids and teens. Filled with 17th century costumes, and fine yorkshire and british accents, the play. Apr 22, 2014 shakespeare stories author andrew matthews fell in love with shakespeare when he was 11yearsold. The shakespeare stories 16 book box set collection. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. The shakespeare stealer by blackwood, gary and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Students examine the wit of characters in two plays.
The shakespeare stealer paperback by gary blackwood and other young adult books online and at fully booked bookstore branches in the. In 1718, he made an agreement with tonson to share publication of any plays published by either house, including those of shakespeare. Free the shakespeare stealer worksheets and literature unit. With its fast pace, unusual setting, and even more unusual crime, this has found a ready audience among the upper elementary and middle school set. In this drama lesson, students read the shakespeare stealer by gary l. Invision employees share their remote work secrets. The shakespeare stealer by gary blackwood, paperback. Shakespeare s scribe shakespeare stealer by gary blackwood and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. This smart and thoughtprovoking novel tackles rape culture and features a kickass female friendship. Queen anne news seattle its strength as a dramatic vehicle is an immediately engaging story very much in the spirit of such boys adventure tales as. Fourteenyearold widge is an orphan living in a small village in elizabethan england read more.
Written in plain english, the shakespeare book is packed with witty illustrations and clear graphics that make it the perfect primer to the playwrights works, covering the complete canon from. Queen anne news seattle its strength as a dramatic vehicle is an immediately engaging story very much in the spirit of such boys adventure tales as treasure island and fascinating historical background. Taking place in the elizabethanera england, it recounts the story of widge, an orphan whose master sends him to steal hamlet from the lord chamberlains men. I mean, the guy invented 1700 words, remaking our language. Providing an excellent introduction to shakespeare for younger readers, this wonderful set with engaging illustrations is perfect for those over the age of 6. His juvenile novels, which include wild timothy, the dying sun, and the shakespeare stealer, are set in a wide range of times and places, from elizabethan england to a parallel universe. Shakespeare stealer test questions flashcards quizlet. Problem the problem of the story is that widge is commanded by two evil masters that want to steal the shakespeare plays in shorthand. Fourteenyearold widge is an orphan living in a small village in elizabethan england. Books similar to the shakespeare stealer shakespeare.
The paperback of the the shakespeare stealer by gary blackwood at. Widge is an orphan with a rare talent for shorthand. Widge is a poor orphan with the rare ability to write in an unique way, and he has no choice but to follow orders. The year of our lord 1587, the 29%f queen elizabeths reign. Gary blackwoods the shakespeare stealer is a clever, often funny, drama, refreshingly original and amazingly thrilling. The shakespeare stealer fulllength adapted by gary l. The guide is presented chapterbychapter and includes the following distinct sections. Shakespeare stories collection 20 books set pack romeo and juliet, hamlet, king lear, the. Free the shakespeare stealer study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Jul 01, 2000 nonfiction subjects hes covered include biography, history, and paranormal phenomena. Here he picks out his 10 favourite shakespeare books for children on the eve of the bards 450th.
Discount prices on books by william shakespeare, including titles like shakespeares sonnets, retold. As a nice bonus, gary blackwoods the shakespeare stealer also illuminates an interesting problem. Several have received special recognition and been translated into other languages. The shakespeare stories 16 books by andrew matthews and. The reason i give this book only four stars is because the first two. Taking place in the elizabethanera england, it recounts the story of widge, an orphan whose master sends him to steal. Several have received special recognition and been translated into other. If we skip the opening setting of mistress macgregors orphanage, then the three settings of the shakespeare stealer are the rectory in the nearby hamlet of berwick. Synopsis sheet for shakespeare stealer the literary link. This book and other worlds classics deluxe edition are frequently included among the great literature of the 20th century, including the modern library 100 best novels, the observer. A history of codes and ciphers and around the world in 100 days. I started off by having to read this book for school but i enjoyed it so much that i went on to read shakespeares. The shakespeare stealer by gary blackwood discussion guide 1.
This novel starts when a boy named widge is adppted by a doctor but then widge is sold to another master. The shakespeare stealer by gary blackwood, paperback barnes. There is some historical information about elizabethan england that i enjoyed. The story,the shakespeare stealer, by gary blackwood, which is 218 pages, tells a story about a young man named widge and his journey on stealing shakespeares most famous play called. The shakespeare stealer is a book about a poor orphan boy, called widge, living in shakespearean england who can write a rare coded language in which symbols for each word can be written as the words are said. Buy the shakespeare stories 16 books by andrew matthews and tony ross online from the works. Widge was born in 1757 and lived in an orphanage with mistress macgregor. Apr 30, 2014 top 10 novels inspired by shakespeare. Brights the book is action packed and forces you to read, and read, and read on. Widge has no choice but to follow orders, so he works his way into the. Shakespeares scribe shakespeare stealer by gary blackwood and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Several of blackwoods books depict a theme similar to the shakespeare stealer. The shakespeare stealer by gary blackwood abebooks.
About the shakespeare book this is the perfect study guide to the complete works of shakespeare, covering everything from the romantic comedy of romeo and juliet to the tragedy macbeth, alongside his elizabethan history plays, sonnets, and other poems. The shakespeare stories 16 book box set collection paperback. The shakespeare stealer by gary blackwood discussion guide. It was the last of the books that she needed to read to complete her schools summer reading list for. The shakespeare stealer was by far one of the best historical fiction books i have ever read. The shakespeare stealer by gary blackwood overdrive. Gary blackwood is a playwright and the author of many books for young readers, including, curiosity, mysterious messages. Whether you are new to the poetry and prose of shakespeare, and.
The shakespeare stealer by gary blackwood paperback. Dont worry genre readers, theres shakespeare inspired books for you, too. Books similar to the shakespeare stealer shakespeare stealer. About usborne childrens books who we are usborne around the world ethical policies safety policies charitable giving usborne policy on gender get in touch. A delightful adveture full of humor and heart set in elizabethan england. Shakespeares spy shakespeare stealer, book 3 paperback. The shakespeare stories 16 book box set collection paperback 1 jan. In groups, learners design sets for the play, shakespeare stealer. Jan 01, 2015 buy the shakespeare stories 16 book box set collection by shakespear isbn. Once you get through widges life as an orphan and his apprenticeship at dr. The shakespeare stealer reed novel studies teaching. May 01, 1998 the story, the shakespeare stealer, by gary blackwood, which is 218 pages, tells a story about a young man named widge and his journey on stealing shakespeare s most famous play called hamlet. This study guide consists of approximately 10 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the shakespeare stealer.
And fourteenyearold widge a poor orphan with the rare ability to write a unique coded shorthand. The shakespeare stealer is a 1998 historical fiction novel by gary blackwood. Written in plain english, the shakespeare book is packed with witty illustrations and clear graphics that make it the perfect primer to the playwrights works, covering the complete canon from the comedy of errors to the great tragedies of hamlet, othello, king lear, and macbeth. The shakespeare stealer is a book about a poor orphan boy, called widge, living in shakespearean england who can write a rare coded language in which symbols for each word can be written as the. This is the perfect study guide to the complete works of shakespeare, covering everything from the romantic comedy of romeo and juliet to the tragedy macbeth, alongside his elizabethan. Jun 30, 2014 the shakespeare stealer was by far one of the best historical fiction books i have ever read. Free the shakespeare stealer worksheets and literature. Shakespeare stories author andrew matthews fell in love with shakespeare when he was 11yearsold. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. They sketch a scale model of a set and present it to the teacher, who will choose which group gets to design the entire set.
The main character in blackwoods novel, widge begins life in the country. Top 10 shakespeare books for children childrens books. Widge is a poor orphan who has the rare ability to write a unique coded shorthand that he learned from a previous master. And fourteenyearold widge a poor orphan with the rare ability to write a unique coded shorthand has no choice but to follow orders. Timothy bright, widges first master, teaches the young boy a form of scriptography that he calls charactery, a type of shorthand designed to help the listener. The shakespeare stealer, originally published in 1998, is a youngadult novel by gary blackwood.