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William Shakespeare and His Dramatic Acts

By Andrew Donkin

Part of the Horribly Famous / Dead Famous series

Adjectives

humorous informative engaging illustrated

Genres

Non-fiction Biography History

Synopsis

Discover the lesser-known tales of William Shakespeare in this engaging biography. Learn about his mysterious seven-year disappearance, his near execution by Queen Elizabeth I, and how he once 'borrowed' an entire theatre. Through Shakespeare's secret diary and the 'Shakespearean Sun' newspaper, uncover the dramatic and surprising events of his life.

About the author

Andrew Donkin is a British author who has written many exciting books for children. He is well known for working with Eoin Colfer on the graphic novel version of Artemis Fowl. Andrew loves telling stories about adventure and amazing characters, and his books are enjoyed by young readers all over the world.

Pages

176 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2004

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