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Publication
Puffin Books (2005), Edition: Reprint, 288 pages
Description
The winter of 1602 brings many changes for Widge, a young apprentice at London's Globe Theatre, as he becomes infatuated with Shakespeare's daughter Judith, attempts to write a play, learns more about his past, endangers himself to help a friend, acquires a new identity, and finds a new purpose in life.
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Original language
English
Physical description
288 p.; 5 inches
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LibraryThing member bell7
As one of the prentices in the Chamberlain's Men, Widge has plenty to worry about: the plague, Queen Elizabeth's health and what that means for the future of theater in England, and the competition between his company (Shakespeare's company) and the Admiral's Men.
Like the other books in the series,
Like the other books in the series,
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Shakespeare's Spy is rife with historical details and definitely well-researched. I recognized both historical fact and surmise related to Shakespeare that I first learned in college classes, and it was fun to see Blackwood's take on it. Though Widge is a really fun character, I was often frustrated with the loose plot in which the most interesting elements were loose ends tied up from the previous two books. I never felt fully invested in what was happening, and things happened in such a meandering manner that I wasn't made to feel any tension either. Show Less
LibraryThing member br14mamc
Things are disappearing mysteriously and everyone’s eyes are on Widge, the former thief. He knows better than anyone that the costumes, plays, and people at The Globe must be protected at all costs, so he takes up the ultimate role: a spy. But can he pull it off? Can Widge dig through the
Widge and the Lord Chamberlain’s Men are back in London, in the third book of the Shakespeare series- Shakespeare’s Spy. In this sequel to Shakespeare’s Scribe, Widge decides to visit a Fortune Teller. All he knew was that he would come into a fortune. But what the Fortune Teller didn’t tell him who is stealing from the company. There’s a thief among the company, forcing Widge to go undercover and unmask the real culprit. But, with Queen Elizabeth’s health failing, the thrown is up for grabs causing a lot of anxiety over her successor and the future of the theaters. Then an unexpected arrival of Mr. Shakespeare’s daughter, Judith, throws not only her father over the edge but Widge as well. For the first time, Widge felt something different inside him, love. Yet, that still dosen’t make up for the mysterious disappearing’s of costumes and plays at The Globe. In this book, Widge is tested. Will he find the culprit? Will he be the one to blame in all this disappearing?
What I really like about this book is that is that they bring back history along with the old language and new words. For example, ken is know. At first this was hard to understand but once you do, it will make the book much easier to understand. In conclusion, Shakespeare’s Spy is a great read for anyone who is willing to learn a little bit about the history of William Shakespeare. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes some romance, some acting, and a lot of history.
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suspects and catch the real culprit? Widge and the Lord Chamberlain’s Men are back in London, in the third book of the Shakespeare series- Shakespeare’s Spy. In this sequel to Shakespeare’s Scribe, Widge decides to visit a Fortune Teller. All he knew was that he would come into a fortune. But what the Fortune Teller didn’t tell him who is stealing from the company. There’s a thief among the company, forcing Widge to go undercover and unmask the real culprit. But, with Queen Elizabeth’s health failing, the thrown is up for grabs causing a lot of anxiety over her successor and the future of the theaters. Then an unexpected arrival of Mr. Shakespeare’s daughter, Judith, throws not only her father over the edge but Widge as well. For the first time, Widge felt something different inside him, love. Yet, that still dosen’t make up for the mysterious disappearing’s of costumes and plays at The Globe. In this book, Widge is tested. Will he find the culprit? Will he be the one to blame in all this disappearing?
What I really like about this book is that is that they bring back history along with the old language and new words. For example, ken is know. At first this was hard to understand but once you do, it will make the book much easier to understand. In conclusion, Shakespeare’s Spy is a great read for anyone who is willing to learn a little bit about the history of William Shakespeare. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes some romance, some acting, and a lot of history.
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LibraryThing member HeatherKvale
This was a read-a-loud to introduce Shakespeare to my children. They enjoyed it, I was not crazy bout it as a read-a-loud, but it would be enjoyed as an easy read independently.
LibraryThing member lkmuir
Widge, an orphan boy turned actor, is a member of William Shakespeare's company. When things start going missing from backstage, Widge sets out to find the guilty party. Meanwhile, he also starts to write a play of his own.
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Lexile
850L
Pages
288