Meet Hero, who was named after a character in a Shakespeare play but couldn’t be less interested in that connection. Then she discovers a rumor about a million-dollar diamond hidden in her new house…a diamond that might carry a secret about Shakespeare’s true identity. Starting sixth grade at a new school while searching for answers to an enthralling mystery is a combination that makes for a relatable and captivating story, and readers might learn a thing or two about Shakespeare as they follow along. Includes an interview with the author, Elise Broach. 256 pgs, pb.
Shakespeare's Secret
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081060
ISBN
9780312371326
Grade 5-10
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Product Overview
- Meet Hero, a sixth-grade girl who was named after a character in a Shakespeare play
- When she discovers a rumor about a million-dollar diamond that carries a secret about Shakespeare hidden in her house, she must solve the mystery
- Readers will learn about Shakespeare as they follow along
- Includes an interview with the author, Elise Broach
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Publisher's Description of Shakespeare's Secret
Starting sixth grade at a new school is never easy, especially when your name is Hero. Named after a character in a Shakespeare play, Hero isn't at all interested in this literary connection. But when she's told by an eccentric neighbor that there might be a million dollar diamond hidden in her new house and that it could reveal something about Shakespeare's true identity, Hero is determined to live up to her name and uncover the mystery.
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| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 5-10 |
| Brand: | Square Fish |
| Author: | Elise Broach |
| ISBN: | 9780312371326 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.5625 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.125 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.75 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.45 |
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