Larger	Shakespeare's Scribe (Shakespeare Stealer) Author: Gary Blackwood
	Book Information Publisher: Puffin Books Book Type: Paperback Rating: 6 ISBN-13: 9780142300664 - ISBN-10: 0142300667 Publication Date: 2/18/2002 Pages: 265 Reading Level: Young Adult

When an outbreak of the deadly Black Plague closes the Globe Theatre, William Shakespeare's acting troupe sets off on a tour of England. Widge, the orphan-turned-actor, knows that he'll be useful on the trip. Not only does he love the stage, but his knack for a unique shorthand has proven him one of the most valuable apprentices in the troupe. But then a mysterious man appears, claiming to know a secret from Widge's past-a secret that may forever force him from the theatre he loves.

"An exciting, well-written tale that is sure to leave [readers] clamoring for more." (School Library Journal, starred review)