Shakespeare Stealer

[ABQmom]

I saw this title in Luanne's list and wondered what ages would enjoy this as a read aloud.

[cajun.classical]

I saw this title in Luanne's list and wondered what ages would enjoy this as a read aloud.

This is a fantastic book. I read it out loud when mine were 8 and 6. They were so riveted that we read the sequel as well.

[Lizzie in Ma]

They were a delight.

[Jenny in Florida]

My kids read it (and very much enjoyed it) on their own when they were 9 (daughter) and 8 (son).

I read the first couple of books in the series and thought they were quite good.

--Jenny

[ABQmom]

I think we'll give it a try since we are getting ready to hit Shakespeare in history.

[Lorna]

We also loved 'William Shakespeare and the Globe' (http://www.amazon.com/William-Shakespeare-Globe-Trophy-Picture/dp/0064437221/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1203975503&sr=1-2)
It is a beautifully illustrated biography of Shakespeare, the building of The Globe Theatre and its rediscovery and rebuilding in modern times. It is so wonderfully done. It gives a beautiful snapshot of Elizabethan England. I read it in one sitting with ds and yet he remembers so much from it. He now knows all about London Bridge and a great deal about how a city worked during Shakespeare's time. The account of the rebuilding of the Globe in the nineties made it seem all the more relevant and inspiring, as a dream fulfilled.

[Mrs. Readsalot]

My ds read all of these, and I read them too. They are wonderful.

[ABQmom]

Thanks Lorna for the additional book title. :)