The shakespeare stealer by gary blackwood discussion guide. Afraid to disappoint his master, but unwilling to betray his new friends, widge is torn. Listen to shakespeare stealer audiobook by gary blackwood. Widge is told that he must go to london and copy down william shakespeares new play, hamlet. As full of twists and turns as a london alleyway, this.
It follows the story of widge, an orphaned apprentice, in england during the 1600s. Widge put numbers to identify each speaker, but later forgot who was who. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The shakespeare stealer publishers summary a delightful adveture full of humor and heart set in elizabethan england. Here are 4 problems widge had when trying to copy down the play. Listen to shakespeare stealer by gary blackwood at. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The shakespeare stealer audiobook by gary blackwood.
They should highlight the words or phrases and write an explanation for each. 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. The shakespeare stealer audiobook, by gary blackwood. The shakespeare stealer pikes peak library district. When widge infiltrates the acting troop, however, he finds himself in a world of acting and. The shakespeare stealer ebook written by gary blackwood.
The shakespeare stealer audiobook gary blackwood audible. Have students read the handout to themselves, looking for examples of puns and word play. So widge works his way into the globe theatre, where shakespeares troupe rehearses and performs. The shakespeare stealer questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on the shakespeare stealer. He often had masters that were very mean to him but eventually. The globe catches on fire widge is caught new friends widge s second visit to the play widge sees the play for the 1st time widge is bought by falconer widge meets simon bass, his new master widge is adopted by dr. The shakespeare stealer through out the story the main character widge if faced with a moral dilemma which is either copy down word for word the shakespeare play hamlet or face the unknown pain and paral of falconer. The shakespeare stealer, originally published in 1998, is a youngadult novel by gary blackwood. Theaters in london are closed down, so widge goes on the road with the rest of. Once you get through widge s life as an orphan and his apprenticeship at dr. So widge works his way into the globe theatre, where shakespeare s troupe rehearses and performs.
Widge, the protagonist of gary blackwoods the shakespeare stealer, is a fourteenyearold orphan boy living in elizabethan england who was born in 1757. Widge has the rare ability of being able to write shorthand, and when is bought by a mysterious master, widge is given a dangerous task. 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. The shakespeare stealer audiobook by gary blackwood audible. The only name ive had in this life was called me at the orphanage widge. The shakespeare stealer south jersey regional library. The players take him in and treat him as one of their own. Written by gary blackwood, audiobook narrated by stuart blinder. It is the year 1601, and will shakespeare is testing some of his plays in the globe theater in london, when the 14yearold orphan widge is hired to steal one of the play scripts. The shakespeare stealer 2000 read online free book by.
Download the the shakespeare stealer audiobook series and listen anywhere, anytime on your iphone, android or windows device. The shakespeare stealer by gary blackwood, paperback barnes. Widge has no choice but to follow orders, so he works his way into the heart of the globe theatre, where shakespeare s players perform. The shakespeare stealer the shakespeare stealer book 1 author. Widge lived with his birth parents, whereas julian has always lived with the players. Introductory activity distribute the excerpts from the shakespeare stealer handout. Jul 01, 2000 the shakespeare stealer ebook written by gary blackwood. Widge was born in 1757 and lived in an orphanage with mistress macgregor. The shakespeare stealer pikes peak library district overdrive. As full of twists and turns as a london alleyway, this entertaining novel is rich in period details, colorful characters, villainy, and drama. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Unlike some books i have read in the past the shakespeare stealer has a very satisfying ending. A delightful adveture full of humor and heart set in elizabethan england widge is an orphan with a rare talent for shorthand his fearsome master has just one demand steal shakespeare s play hamlet or else widge has no choice but to follow orders, so he works his way into the heart of the globe theatre, where shakespeare. The shakespeare stealer audiobook listen instantly.
This was about a young boy widge that was placed in orphanage at a very young age when his mother died, the orphanage was ran by mistress macgregor. The shakespeare stealer is a 1998 historical fiction novel by gary blackwood. Get the audible audio editions of the the shakespeare stealer series from the. The shakespeare stealer king county library system.
Widge is a fifteenyearold orphan boy who has become an apprentice actor in william shakespeares troupe, known as the lord chamberlains men. Feb, 2018 why our church no longer plays bethel or hillsong music, pastor explains false teachings duration. The english dictionary defines a moral dilemma as a complex situation that often involves an apparent mental conflict between moral imperatives, in which. The shakespeare stealer audible audiobook unabridged. An orphan since birth, he has been apprenticed to men of doubtful reputation. This was a great book and i highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys adventurous books. At first, widge intends to obey, but as he gets to know the players and discovers a love a theater, he is torn between his master and his new friends. The shakespeare stealer wikipedia the shakespeare stealer trilogy by gary blackwood is a lot of fun. A historical novel set at the golden theatre during shakespeares reign there. He thought it was a bad omen, did falconer also think so. The shakespeare stealer by gary blackwood suggestions and expectations this curriculum unit can be used in a variety of ways.
Widge is an orphan boy who originated in the country, and has come to london with the task of stealing a play from shakespeare himself. Widge has no choice but to follow orders, so he works his way into the heart of the globe theatre, where shakespeares. The shakespeare stealer by gary blackwood discussion guide 1. The shakespeare stealer audiobooks listen to the full. The shakespeare stealer san diego county library overdrive. Widge has no choice but to follow orders, so he works his way into the heart of the globe theatre, where shakespeares players perform. The shakespeare stealer is a historical fiction novel released in 1999 by gary blackwood. This is a historical novel where an orphan named widge is sent to steal shakespeare s great play hamlet. Taking place in the elizabethanera england, it recounts the story of widge. In the process of gaining access to the theater, widge is befriended by the troupe, and they treat him as one.
Chapter 21 nick finally got it through his big head and he ran out dropping everything he was caring and then was no where to be found ecept for the tavern that he was found in when sander and widge were sent to find him to come back for a play he was in. Since the possibility of running away is too fraught with peril, he has no choice but to do as hes to. The shakespeare stealer the shakespeare stealer audiobook, by gary blackwood. Blackwood published two sequels, shakespeares scribe and shakespeares spy. Widge is an orphan living in shakespearian england, and his skill at shorthand gets him thrown in with the company of actors that does their thing at the globe theatre ive been there, whoo. The story stars widge, a young scribe who is bought by a new master due to his training in writing charactery, a shorthand alphabet that allows. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the shakespeare stealer. Read the shakespeare stealer by gary blackwood available from rakuten kobo. Teens who know a bit about shakespeare will enjoy the references to his works. Now, at the age of 14, he belongs to a cruel, unfeeling cutthroat named falconer. 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 shakespeares most famous play called hamlet. The shakespeare stealer edmonton public library overdrive. Shakespeare stealer boston public library overdrive. It is the summer of 1602, and the bubonic plague is rearing its ugly head.
Widge desired for someday a real family to claim him as there own, as and orphan child would have. Widge has no choice but to follow orders, so he works his way into the heart of the globe theatre. Widge has no choice but to follow orders, so he works his way into the. Widge, an orphan, is given the opportunity for a better life if he steals the script to shakespeare s newest play hamlet. Widge is an orphan with a rare talent for shorthand. Some main events of the shakespeare stealer by alice m. But when he starts to make friends with the crew, widge realiz. The shakespeare stealer by gary blackwood books on. The shakespeare stealer trilogy by gary blackwood is a lot of fun. Once upon a time there was a young boy named widge who did not know where he belonged.
Brights the book is action packed and forces you to read, and read, and read on. Shakespeare stealer test questions flashcards quizlet. The pellmell flow of the words in other words, the speakers spoke too fast. The shakespeare stealer king county library system overdrive. A delightful adveture full of humor and heart set in elizabethan england widge is an orphan with a rare talent for shorthand his fearsome master has just one demand steal shakespeare s play hamlet or else widge has no choice but to follow orders, so he works his way into the heart of the globe theatre, where shakespeare s players perform as full. Widge has no choice but to follow orders, so he works his way into the heart of the. Jan 29, 2018 this feature is not available right now. Widge is a poor orphan with the rare ability to write in an unique way, and he has no choice but to follow orders. A delightful adveture full of humor and heart set in elizabethan england. Ive never had a proper name never known me mum or dad, neither. The shakespeare stealer 2000 read online free book by gary.
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