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OverviewShe was Queen of Scotland and of France, and a possible Queen of England; she was involved in a series of mysterious deaths; in the end she lost her head... But what was life really like for Mary, Queen of Scots? Put on your ruff and step into the sixteenth century for a unique glimpse into the dramatic life of the infamous queen. Mary's story is told from the perspective of her young servant Alec. Each easy-to-read chapter mixes the involving story of the queen's life with timelines, charts and revealing illustrations to create a Fact-tastic account that is both educational and emotionally engaging for younger readers. Take a journey through time and find out: -- Why did Mary become Queen of Scots when she was just six days old? -- What exotic animals lived with the young queen? -- How did Mary escape from Lochleven Castle? -- Why did Mary's cousin, Queen Elizabeth I, arrange her beheading? The Amazing Life of Mary, Queen of Scots continues the brilliant Fact-tastic series, which blends intriguing facts and fascinating fiction to bring the most exciting, gruesome and crucial moments of Scottish history alive for young readers. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gill Arbuthnott , Mike PhillipsPublisher: Floris Books Imprint: Floris Books Weight: 0.160kg ISBN: 9781782506683ISBN 10: 1782506683 Pages: 136 Publication Date: 21 October 2021 Recommended Age: From 7 to 11 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsGill Arbuthnott uses James Marchbank s story to make the Great War accessible to younger readers. ndash; Jane Sandell, librarian on A Secret Diary of the First World War Author InformationGill Arbuthnott is the author of numerous fiction, non-fiction and picture books for children and young adults and has been nominated for a number of major UK book awards. A former biology teacher, Gill has written many non-fiction books to engage children with science. Her books include A Secret Diary of the First World War, Chaos Clock, Winterbringers, The Giant Panda Party and What Makes You You? Gill lives in Edinburgh with her family and Leonard the cat. Mike Phillips (1961-2024) was the illustrator of many children's books series including the Museum Mystery Squad, Fact-tastic Stories from Scotland's History, Horrible Histories: Gruesome Guides and Horrible Geography. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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