Court of Queen Elizabeth
8 primary works
Book 3
AT THE COURT OF QUEEN ELIZABETH is a humorous, new historical fiction series set in the court of Elizabeth I - where everyone lives in fear of the Queen's temper and in hope of her favour. Each story explores a different aspect of Tudor life and is based around a core of central characters. These books take a modern and humorous approach to the teaching of history and are supported by lively line illustrations, which are full of historical detail. In THE POISON PUDDING PLOT, Earl Inkblot increases his efforts to protect the Queen from plots and intrigues against her and engages most of her staff to help him. All is well until the formidable yet charming, Don Dastardo from Spain comes on the scene and the Queen falls under his spell. Don Dastardo hatches a cunning plan to poison the Queen with a specially made pudding. Will anyone be able to save the Queen in time?
Book 4
Elizabeth I is off to visit some friends. She's not going for long so she's just taking 1000 servants and 2400 horses loaded with clothes. And of course, her bed. Find out what Tudor life was really like!
Book 5
A humourous, historical fiction series set in the court of Elizabeth I, where everyone lives in fear of the Queen's temper. Ages 8-12.
Book 6
A humourous, historical fiction series set in the court of Elizabeth I, where everyone lives in fear of the Queen's temper. Ages 8-12.
Book 7
AT THE COURT OF QUEEN ELIZABETH is a new historical fiction series set in Elizabeth I's court - where everyone lives in fear of the Queen's temper and in hope of her favour. Each story concerns the same group of people so a soap opera element develops. A different aspect of Tudor court life is brought in to each title. Line ilustrations throughout the books are full of historical detail and humour. Large scenes and diagrams add extra information where appropriate. In EARL INKBLOT'S BIG NIGHT, Earl Inkblot is putting on a play to impress the Queen. Unfortunately, the young boy set to play the heroine is ill and old ugly Earl Inkblot has to put a frock on and take on the role. The Queen hasn't had such a good time since Lord Roderick married his horse.
Book 10
AT THE COURT OF QUEEN ELIZABETH is a humorous, new historical fiction series set in the court of Elizabeth I - where everyone lives in fear of the Queen's temper and in hope of her favour. Each story explores a different aspect of Tudor life and is based around a core of central characters. These books take a modern and humorous approach to the teaching of history and are supported by lively line illustrations, which are full of historical detail. In DRAKE'S SPECIAL DELIVERY, Sir Francis Drake becomes impatient as the Queen continues to prevent him from leaving England to chase the Spanish fleet - she's just too fond of him to let him go and loves to hear his stories at the weekly story sessions at the palace. Then, Sir Francis hears on the grapevine that the Spanish are about to invade. The Queen is in grave danger and the realm is at stake. How will Sir Francis persuade the Queen to let him go?
Book 11
AT THE COURT OF QUEEN ELIZABETH is a humorous, new historical fiction series set in the court of Elizabeth I - where everyone lives in fear of the Queen's temper and in hope of her favour. Each story explores a different aspect of Tudor life and is based around a core of central characters. These books take a modern and humorous approach to the teaching of history and are full of lively line illustrations, which give lots of historical detail. In Tartan Means Trouble, Mary Queen of Scots is furious with her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I, who won't let her go back home to Scotland. Mary decides to stir up so much trouble that Elizabeth will be only too glad to get rid of her!
Book 12
AT THE COURT OF QUEEN ELIZABETH is a humorous, new historical fiction series set in the court of Elizabeth I - where everyone lives in fear of the Queen's temper and in hope of her favour. Each story explores a different aspect of Tudor life and is based around a core of central characters. These books take a modern and humorous approach to the teaching of history and are full of lively line illustrations, which give lots of historical detail. In Essex Wants it All, Queen Elizabeth I's favourite, the Earl of Essex, is beginning to push his luck. The Queen is definitely not amused, and everything starts to go wrong for Essex.