Shakespeare's Secret

Author: Elise Broach

Summary: Hero, named for a brave character in Shakespeare, moves into the Murphy house. Hero learns that there is a diamond hidden there, and sets out to find it, but not without the help of the most popular boy in eighth grade and the help of Mrs. Roth. Hero, and Mrs. Roth find that Edward De Vere could have been Shakespeare, and Elizabeth 1's son. Elizabeth 1 was Anne Boleyn's daughter, who had the necklace to begin with.

Recommendation: Yes. This is an intriguing book, full of history, and mystery. This book just might compete with Harry Potter.

Hearts: 5