In The Shakespeare Stealer, what inner conflict is Widge faced with and as a result how does he grow as a person?

's novel
is set in the 1590s. It follows the life of a fourteen-year-old raised in
a Yorkshire orphanage. Widge's master pulls him into a plan to steal Shakespeare's
Hamlet before it gets printed. As Widge is not a thief by profession, he
soon gets caught. To save himself, Widge pretends to be a star-struck fan who wants to be a part
of the troupe's shows. The kind-hearted actors decide to accept him.

In his
new world, Widge makes new friends and mentors. As his friendships deepen and the lure of the
stage becomes powerful, his priorities change. He loses interest in his mission to steal the
play. He finds his true calling as a stage actor. He understands the importance of loyalty,
honor, and commitment. He fulfills his lifelong desire: to belong to a family.