Shakespeares Scribe (Shakespeare Stealer)
by By Blackwood, Gary L.
Category: Young Adult Fiction , Historical , Europe

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)