Nine Days a Queen: The Short Life and Reign of Lady Jane Grey - Softcover

Rinaldi, Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060549254 ISBN 13: 9780060549251

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2006

Synopsis

Paperback. Pub Date: 2006 Pages: 240 in Publisher: Harper Collins the I had freckles I had sandy hair I was too short. Would my feet even touch the ground if I sat on the throne These are the words of lady Jane Grey. as imagined by celeated author Ann Rinaldi. Jane would become Queen of England for only nine days before being beheaded at the age of sixteen. Here is a eathtaking story of English royalty with its pageantry. privilege. and surprising cruelty. As she did in her previous novel Mutiny's Daughter. Ms. Rinaldi uses powerful. evocative writing to ing to life a teenage girl caught in the grip of stirring times. Ages 12 +

About this title

Review:

"The combination of pageantry and maneuvering will likely appeal to fans of historical romance."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"This novel is a must for history lovers but still relates to teenagers of today."--Romantic Times BOOKclub

"Powerfully written in the first person, this well-researched historical novel is extraordinary."--Dallas Morning News

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

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0060549254
• ISBN 13: 9780060549251
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240