Nine Days A Queen: The Short Life And Reign Of Lady Jane Grey

Rinaldi, Ann

ISBN 10: 0060549246 ISBN 13: 9780060549244

Casa editrice: HarperCollins, 2005

Riassunto

After being forced to marry and become the Queen of England, sixteen-year-old Lady Jane Grey is beheaded nine days later due to the political ambitions of her parents, in a nonfictional tale filled with various historical events and figures of the period, such as King Henry VIII and Queen Mary I.

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Recensione:

“The combination of pageantry and maneuvering will likely appeal to fans of historical romance.” (The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)

“Rinaldi introduces readers to a tragic figure in British history, bringing her to life in an approachable and readable format. ... [A] captivating saga.” (VOYA)

“Powerfully written in the first person, this well-researched historical novel is extraordinary.” (Dallas Morning News)

“This novel is a must for history lovers but still relates to teenagers of today.” (Romantic Times BOOKclub)

L'autore:

Ann Rinaldi is known by her many fans for her richly satisfying historical fiction. Eight of her novels have been named ALA Best Books for Young Adults, including Time Enough For Drums, The Last Silk Dress, A Break With Charity, and Wolf By the Ears. Author of more than thirty books for young readers, including a book in the Dear America series, she was awarded the National History Award by the Daughters of the American Revolution. She lives in Somerville, New Jersey.

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• Editore: HarperCollins
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0060549246
• ISBN 13: 9780060549244
• Rilegatura: Rilegatura all'americana
• Numero di pagine: 184