The Counterfeit Princess - Rilegato

Thomas, Jane Resh

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0395938708 ISBN 13: 9780395938706

Casa editrice: Clarion Books, 2005

Riassunto

Vowing revenge when her parents are executed in 1553 by the Duke of Northumberland, teenaged Iris becomes a messenger, spy, and stand-in for Princess Elizabeth during the volatile political times surrounding Edward VI's death.

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Recensione:

"Iris is well-drawn as a self-composed, strong-willed and capable girl . . . a fine read with spirited escapades." KIRKUS Kirkus Reviews

"Intrigue and danger abound...Iris is well delineated and remains interesting as she grows and changes." SLJ School Library Journal

"Elizabeth's life is a rich trove for historical novelists...Iris is a strong-willed heroine." BOOKLIST Booklist, ALA

"a fast-paced fictional account of a treacherous time in English history." HORN BOOK GUIDE Horn Book Guide

L'autore:

Jane Resh Thomas has written more than a dozen fiction and nonfiction books for young readers, including the highly praised BEHIND THE MASK for Clarion. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Clarion Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0395938708
• ISBN 13: 9780395938706
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 197