She 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.
ISBN: | 9781782506683 |
Publisher: | Floris Books |
Imprint: | Kelpies |
Published date: | 21 Oct 2021 |
DEWEY: | 941.105092 |
DEWEY edition: | 23 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 113 |
Weight: | 162g |
Height: | 160mm |
Width: | 197mm |
Spine width: | 14mm |