Master Skylark: A Story of Shakspere's Time

"Master Skylark: A Story of Shakspere’s Time" by John Bennett is a vibrant story that whisks readers away to the late 1500s, where a young boy named Nick yearns for the dazzling world of the theater, desperate to escape the life his father has planned for him at the local tannery. Set against the backdrop of Shakespeare's England, the story ignites with the arrival of the Lord High Admiral's players in Nick's hometown, filling the air with excitement and the promise of something more than the ordinary. As Nick and his friends eagerly await the performance, his dreams clash with his father's traditional views, highlighting the conflict between following one's passion and bowing to societal expectations, setting the scene for an adventure where Nick must navigate the thrilling, yet challenging, path towards becoming someone he can be.