Shakespeare’s Secret
Shakespeare’s Secret by Elise Broach, published by Macmillan on August 21, 2007, is a first edition juvenile fiction novel comprising 250 pages. The story follows Hero, who begins sixth grade at a new school, grappling with the teasing that comes from sharing a name with a character from a Shakespearean play. As she navigates her new environment, Hero becomes entangled in a web of mysteries, including a hidden diamond in her house and a neighbor with an intriguing connection to her name.
Readers will find a blend of historical insights and literary intrigue as Hero uncovers the secrets surrounding her identity and the enigmatic figures in her life. The narrative explores themes of discovery and connection, set against the backdrop of school and education. With elements of mystery and detective stories, this novel invites young adults to engage with the complexities of their own identities while unraveling the connections to the past.
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When Hero starts sixth grade at a new school, she’s less concerned about the literary origins of her Shakespearean name than about the teasing she’s sure to suffer because of it. So she has the same name as a girl in a book by a dusty old author. Hero is simply not interested in the connections.But that’s just the thing; suddenly connections are cropping up all over, and odd characters and uncertain pasts are exactly what do fascinate Hero. There’s a mysterious diamond hidden in her new house, a curious woman next door who seems to know an awful lot about it, and then, well, then there’s Shakespeare. Not to mention Danny Cordova, only the most popular boy in school. Is it all in keeping with her namesake’s origin-just much ado about nothing? Hero, being Hero, is determined to figure it out.In this fast-paced novel, Elise Broach weaves an intriguing literary mystery full of historical insights and discoveries. [goodreads.com]
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