The Shakespeare Stealer Written by Gary Blackwood. Published by Dutton. About Elizabethan England is first cruel and then kind to a clever orphan boy, nearly forced to make off with the Bard's new play. Details ISBN: 0525458638 Awards Won Title Year Notable Children's Books Each year the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best of children's books on the Notable Children's Books list. 1999 - Selection(s) Email Print Cite Share This Page FacebookTwitterLinkedInEmail