This brand-new series puts readers in the shoes of famous historical figures during their childhoods, with an emphasis on the gruesome and ghastly bits. A lively and varied mix of types of information - including thrilling prose, stunning comic strips, fact boxes and timelines - bring their stories to life in a way that feels fresh and fun for reluctant readers.

Kids in History: Mary Queen of Scots gives a fast-paced and fascinating account of the important events from Mary's childhood, including her dangerous escape from Scotland, marriage into the French royal family and a young adulthood beset with disasters and deaths.