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De Shakespeare Dief

Deze serie dompelt lezers onder in de bruisende wereld van het Elizabethaanse Engeland, waar de jonge wees Hotte een onverwachte reis beleeft. Van een bescheiden leerjongen raakt hij verstrikt in de levendige en vaak gevaarlijke theaterwereld, met name in de beroemde Globe. De verhalen verkennen thema's als slimheid, overleven en de zoektocht naar identiteit in een tijdperk van ambitie en intriges. Lezers zullen geboeid raken door een mix van historische avonturen, slimme plannen en personages die hun plek proberen te veroveren in een uitdagende wereld.

The Shakespeare Stealer: Shakespeare's Spy
Shakespeare's Scribe
The Shakespeare Stealer

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  1. 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 of twists and turns as a London alleyway, this entertaining novel is rich in period details, colorful characters, villainy, and drama.* "A fast-moving historical novel that introduces an important era with casual familiarity." -- School Library Journal , starred review"Readers will find much to like in Widge, and plenty to enjoy in this gleeful romp through olde England"  --Kirkus Reviews "Excels in the lively depictions of Elizabethan stagecraft and street life." -- Publishers WeeklyAn ALA Notable Book

    The Shakespeare Stealer1
    3,7
  2. Shakespeare's Scribe

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    • 10 uur lezen

    Set against the backdrop of the Black Plague's impact on the Globe Theatre, the story follows Widge, an orphan and talented apprentice with a gift for shorthand, as he embarks on a tour with Shakespeare's acting troupe. His passion for the stage is challenged when a mysterious stranger reveals a secret from his past that threatens to separate him from the theatre he cherishes. This adventure explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the transformative power of art amidst adversity.

    Shakespeare's Scribe2
    3,8
  3. Intrigue, betrayal, and romance abound in Blackwood's third installment of his series. Queen Elizabeth has died, and the Bard has begun a new play about political intrigue. Real intrigue, however, is close at hand for Shakespeare and Widge.

    The Shakespeare Stealer: Shakespeare's Spy3
    3,8