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Royal Diaries, The: Eleanor of Aquitaine (EBK)
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Royal Diaries, The: Eleanor of Aquitaine (EBK)
by Gregory, KristianaThirteen-year-old Eleanor's life is turned upside down when her father goes off to fight in the invasion of Normandy, and her safety is at risk from his enemies. At age 15, Eleanor is forced into a new role when her father dies and she is betrothed to 16-year-old Prince Louis VII of France. When Louis' father, King Louis VI, dies suddenly, Louis VII becomes king; and young Eleanor is now the queen of France!
A companion series to the acclaimed Dear America series, The Royal Diaries is a groundbreaking history series about real historical figures; young princesses, queens, and other female royals. Written by some of today's most acclaimed authors, these books also feature back matter that offers a glimpse into the time period; and may inspire kids to find out more!
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Royal Diaries, The: Lady of Palenque, Flower of Bacal (EBK)
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Royal Diaries, The: Lady of Palenque, Flower of Bacal (EBK)
by Kirwan, AnnaA political marriage is arranged between the 33-year-old king of Xukpip and Princess Green Jay, the 13-year-old daughter of the king of Lakamha. The two are paired because of similar horoscopes;and because Green Jay possesses skills that will be valuable to her husband-to-be: She can read and write.
Author Anna Kirwan relates fascinating aspects of ancient Mayan culture as she shares the young princess's physical and emotional state from the betrothal, with its distressing rituals, through her arduous journey to a foreign land and people, and to a husband who is a complete stranger.
A companion to the acclaimed Dear America series, The Royal Diaries is a groundbreaking series about real historical figures;young princesses, queens, and other female royals. Written by some of today's most acclaimed authors, these books also feature extra material that offers a glimpse into the time period;and may inspire kids to find out more!
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Interest Level:
4-7
Age:
9-12
Genre:
Autobiography and Biography, Historical Fiction, Series
Subject:
Women's History and Experience, Ancient Civilizations, Courage, Bravery, Heroism, Life Experiences, Honor
With her signature narrative grace, Edwidge Danticat brings Haiti's beautiful queen Anacaona to life. Queen Anacaona was the wife of one of her island's rulers, and a composer of songs and poems, making her popular among her people. Haiti was relatively quiet until the Spanish conquistadors discovered the island and began to settle there in 1492.
The Spaniards treated the natives very cruelly, and when the natives revolted, the Spanish governor of Haiti ordered the arrests of several native nobles, including Anacaona, who was eventually captured and executed, to the horror of her people.
