Description: A young orphan boy is ordered by his master to infiltrate Shakespeare's acting troupe in order to steal the script of "Hamlet," but he discovers instead the meaning of friendship and loyalty.
Synopsis A young orphan boy is ordered by his master to infiltrate Shakespeare's acting troupe in order to steal the script of "Hamlet," but he discovers instead the meaning of friendship and loyalty.
Details
Publication Date:
2000-07-01
Edition Description:
Reprint
Size
Length:
216 pages
Height:
7.5 in
Width:
5.0 in
Thickness:
0.8 in
Weight:
6.4 oz
Publisher's Note When Widge the orphan is ordered by his demanding master to steal Shakespeare¦s play, he feels he has no choice but to obey and soon finds himself in the Globe Theatre searching for his treasure. An ALA Notable Book. Reprint.
Industry Reviews "Readers will find much to like in Widge, and plenty to enjoy in this gleeful romp through olde England." Kirkus Reviews (04/15/1998)