The Last Bard

The bestselling author of Who Let the Gods Out is back with a brand new story packed full of humour and heart – perfect for readers aged 9 and up!

‘Funny, energetic and moving’ THE GUARDIAN

‘This is Maz Evans at her absolute best … readers of all ages will love this genius concept executed with pure class.’ A.F. STEADMAN

‘The master of comedy for children has done it again … Funny, tender and clever’ LOUIE STOWELL

‘Laugh out loud, heartwarming, and sharp as a playwright’s quill … You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll snort milk out your nose.’ ROSS MONTGOMERY

‘Hilarious, adventurous and inventive, this is Maz at her peerless best!’ PHIL EARLE

Will Davenant has known more tragedy than laughter. But in an unexpected twist, he inherits his grandfather’s copy of The Complete Works of Shakespeare – and makes a surprising discovery.

As the last living relative of William Shakespeare himself, Will can summon the Bard’s heroes from the pages . . . and now he has some extraordinary new friends to help turn things in his life around.