The Amazing Life of Mary, Queen of Scots: Fact-tastic Stories from Scotland's History (Young Kelpies)

by Gill Arbuthnott

Mike Phillips (Illustrator)

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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.

  • ISBN10 1782506683
  • ISBN13 9781782506683
  • Publish Date 21 October 2021
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Floris Books
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 136
  • Language English