Who Was William Shakespeare? -- Celeste Mannis, Paperback

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.Author: Celeste Mannis, Who HqPublisher: Penguin WorkshopPublished: 12/28/2006Pages: 112Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 7.62h x 5.36w x 0.25dISBN: 9780448439044Audience: Ages 9-12Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.8Point Value: 1Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 112155 / Who Was William Shakespeare?About the AuthorA writer, educator and social entrepreneur, Celeste has authored several award winning and best selling children's books, including One Leaf Rides the Wind (Viking), Julia Morgan Built a Castle (Vi