Shakespeare's Scribe

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)