Who Was William Shakespeare?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Who Was William Shakespeare?

Written by Celeste Mannis and Who HQ · Illustrated by John O'Brien

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

The life of William Shakespeare is explored from his childhood to his death, including his early years, his marriage, his career as a playwright and actor, and his later years.

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105 pages· 9,098 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 690L
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Journey with young Will as he leaves Stratford for the bustling theaters of London. Discover how this enigmatic playwright's works captivated audiences and made him a legend. What secrets lie behind his success? Explore the life of Shakespeare through engaging illustrations and unravel the mystery of his extraordinary journey to fame and fortune.

From the publisher

The beloved plays of Shakespeare are still produced everywhere, yet the life of the world’s most famous playwright remains largely a mystery. Young Will left the town of Stratford to pursue theater in London, where his work eventually thrived and made him a famous and wealthy man. With black-and-white illustrations that include a diagram of the famous Globe theater, Celeste Davidson Mannis puts together the pieces of Shakespeare’s life and work for young readers.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
105
Words
9,098
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
690L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.8
F&P level
~P
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
112155
Publication
Published
December 28, 2006
First published
December 1, 2006
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448439044
LCCN
2006011385
OCLC
65820163

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