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 |
| Publication date: | 21st October 2021 |
| Author: | Gill Arbuthnott |
| Illustrator: | Mike Phillips |
| Publisher: | Kelpies an imprint of Floris Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 113 pages |
| Series: | Fact-Tastic Stories from Scotland's History |
| Genres: |
History Children’s / Teenage general interest: Queens, kings, princesses, princes etc Historical Fiction |