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by Ruth Turk (Author), Lisa Harvey (Illustrator) "It was a special day in Stratford-upon-Avon..." (more)
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Traces the life of the famous English writer, from his childhood and schooling in Stratford-on-Avon, through his successful career as actor and playwright in London, to his death in 1616.

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