67 pages 2 hours read

Gary L. Blackwood

The Shakespeare Stealer

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1998

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.

Before You Read

Reviews & Readership

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

Gary L. Blackwood’s The Shakespeare Stealer offers a thrilling historical adventure that captivates readers with its engaging plot and well-researched Elizabethan setting. Reviews praise its educational value and dynamic storytelling. Some critics, however, find character development lacking. Overall, it’s a commendable read for young adults interested in history and literature.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Shakespeare Stealer?

A reader who enjoys The Shakespeare Stealer by Gary L. Blackwood likely appreciates historical fiction, adventure, and young adult literature. Fans of The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen and Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians by Brandon Sanderson would find this tale of a young boy in Shakespearean England captivating.

Recommended

Reading Age

10-14years

Lexile Level

840L

Book Details

Themes
Relationships: Friendship
Genre
Historical Fiction
Children's Literature
Education
Topics
Education
History: World