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William Shakespeare had always dreamed of being an actor and a playwright, so at 19 he left home to go to London and follow his dream. He became an actor, part owner of the Globe theatre and a hugely popular playwright.
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William Shakespeare, a young man from Stratford-upon-Avon, leaves home at just 19 years old to pursue his dream of becoming an actor and playwright in London, where he eventually becomes part owner of the famous Globe theatre. The biography explores themes of ambition, perseverance, artistic passion, and the risks of following one's dreams in Elizabethan England. If your kid likes other Penguin Kids biography books about historical figures like Who Was George Washington? or Who Was Abraham Lincoln?, they'll appreciate this accessible introduction to the Bard's life and turbulent rise to fame. This short 2,031-word biography with a 4.8 AR level is perfect for curious 4th through 6th graders who enjoy learning about real historical figures and the theatre world of long ago.