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Set in plague‑ridden 1602 England, the novel follows a fifteen‑year‑old orphan who becomes an apprentice actor with William Shakespeare’s touring company. As they move from town to town, the boy discovers new information about his parents, weaving together history, theater, and the harsh realities of the era.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gary L. Blackwood
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