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Gary L. Blackwood sold his first story when he was nineteen, and has been writing and publishing stories, articles, plays, novels, and nonfiction books regularly ever since. His stage plays have won awards and been produced in university and regional theatre. Nonfiction subjects he's covered include biography, history, and paranormal phenomena. His juvenile novels, which include WILD TIMOTHY, THE DYING SUN, and THE SHAKESPEARE STEALER, are set in a wide range of times and places, from Elizabethan England to a parallel universe. Several have received special recognition and been translated into other languages. He lives near Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The first good sequel I've read, September 7, 2000

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This review is from: Shakespeare's Scribe (Hardcover)

From the beginning, this sequel to the masterful THE SHAKESPEARE STEALER bodes ill (literally), with grim references to the devastsating outbreak of the plague that swept London in the early 1600s. Widge is back, with a cast of other great characters, and together they perform a startlingly real and profound tale of finding ones self and ones true family when just finding money enough for your daily bread is difficult enough. As the Lord Chamberlain's Men tour Northern England, the hardships of the gypsy life soon became apparent. As the players were turned back from town after town, I became as frustrated and bitter as Widge. When Redshaw appeared, I began to hope for Widge that he wouldn't have to end up choosing between his blood and his adopted family. And as Sal Pavy (known with the two names side by side throughout the book) stole part after part from his peers, I was angry. Whether you enjoy a good adventure or a puzzling mystery, you will enjoy this book, which well lives up to its predecessor.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Adventure Story, January 31, 2004

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This review is from: Shakespeare's Scribe (Shakespeare Stealer) (Paperback)

When my twelve year old son recommended The Shakespeare Stealer to me, I put it aside for a while, but, gosh, my son doesn't recommend books very often to his English teacher mom, so I read it. The colorful characters and swift-moving plot kept me involved, so I was ready when my son handed me the sequel. I found it even better! Swordfights, the plague, and a mysterious, suspicious character enliven the plot. And Will Shakespeare himself has more of a role. What a fun and I must say educational (the dreaded E word) read for this age group! I'm ordering the next in the series today!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Even better than the Shakespeare Stealer....., August 21, 2001

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This book is an excellent read! IT is even better than the shakespeare stealer. After the plague becomes a threat to Lord Chamberlin's men they have to travel and preform plays in order to keep everything running. Sander decides to stay behind to take care of the orphan children and Widge goes. Widge however has a new threat. This new actor, Sal Pavy, who is as rude as anything is stealing all Widge's roles. Of course Widge is a good actor but is the new Sal Pavy even better? And to make matters worse Mr. Shakespeare breakes his arms and has to have Widge scribe for him. If Widge already doesn't have 2 much 2 do-- he also become a small physician for the Chamberlin's men since he was an apprentice to a physician, Dr.Bright, before. And then widge meets someone who claims to be his father. Is he really who he says he is? If so will Widge leave the company to be with him? This is a must read.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Widge returns in fine form
I read "The Shakespeare Stealer" earlier this month, upon the recommendation of my mother, who teaches seventh grade. Read more

Published 7 months ago by Aletheia Knights

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating!
Fascinating!

The Shakespeare's Scribe, by Gary Blackwood, is a very detailed sequel

to the great Shakespeare's Spy novel. Read more

Published 12 months ago

5.0 out of 5 stars A great read!
I actually purchased and read the third book of this series first. After having read that book, I knew I had to read the others. Read more

Published 17 months ago by A. Fred Baker

3.0 out of 5 stars Slow start, but picks up later
This sequel to The Shakespeare Stealer does not begin in nearly as lively or compelling a way as the original. Read more

Published on August 21, 2009 by J. Grambo

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent continuation of The Shakespeare Stealer
Shakespeare's Scribe is the second book in what has become The Shakespeare Stealer series. It is, in my opinion, every bit as good as the first book and in some ways even better... Read more

Published on September 8, 2008 by Whitt Patrick Pond

5.0 out of 5 stars Blackwood does it again
After enjoying "The Shakespeare Stealer" I wondered whether I would like the second book or be disappointed. I am happy to say that it did not let me down! Read more

Published on August 2, 2005 by dangerousbeans46

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great book for any reader
Shakespeare's scribe is filled with non-stop humor, being an avid reader I am critical of books, but this and the preceding book in this series are both great. Read more

Published on July 8, 2005 by fireflygolden

5.0 out of 5 stars Really good book
This book is most definitely a great sequel to The Shakespeare Stealer. It reveals a little more about Widge's (the protagonist)life, and it really links up to the first one, so... Read more

Published on January 26, 2005

4.0 out of 5 stars Does not surpass the first volume
This book, a sequel to Blackwood's Shakespeare's Scribe, is a worthy follow-up, but does not surpass the fun and excitement of the first volume. Read more

Published on January 8, 2005 by Glenn Miller

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW
This book was just as good as the first one. The troop, or most of it, hits the road as they have to shut down due to the Plague. Read more

Published on August 16, 2004 by C. Carnevale

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First Sentence:
Acting seems, on the face of it, a simple enough matter. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
treasury trunk, stable owner, inn yard

Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Jamie Redshaw, Sal Pavy, Ned Shakespeare, Will Sly, Goody Willingson, Pembroke's Men, Salathiel Pavy, Titus Andronicus, Love's Labour's Lost, Fool Upon Fool, Globe Theatre, Golden Lion, Guild Hall, Lord Hertford's Men, Twelfth Night

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