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The Queen's Own Fool

by Jane Yolen and Robert J. Harris

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ISBN13: 9780698119185
ISBN10: 0698119185
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Nicola is a resourceful jester to the court of Mary, Queen of Scots, and a most unlikely friend to the queen. As fate takes Mary from France to Scotland and into confrontations with rebellious lords and devious advisors, Nicola remains deep in the queen's circle, and later struggles to save her friend.

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"[W]ill appeal to fans of historical sagas." Publishers Weekly

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"The authors immerse the reader in the time period with a powerful tale. This is top-notch historical fiction." Children's Literature

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"This easy to read but lengthy book might be useful for middle school researchers but will surely appeal to fans of historical fiction." VOYA

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"Readers will laugh at Nicola's way with words and forthright manner, and delight in her skill of almost always being able to say the right thing to comfort the Queen or squelch the pompous advisors who surround her. The play of language is another major highlight in the novel." School Library Journal

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"Based deeply in fact and full of detail both luscious and sordid, the story's length will not discourage any reader who picks it up and begins to be enthralled." Kirkus Reviews
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About the Author

Jane Yolen is the award-winning author of numerous books for children, including The Girl in the Golden Bower and Child of Faerie, Child of Earth, both illustrated by Jane Dyer. Jane Yolen and her husband divide their time between a one-hundred-year-old farmhouse in Hatfield, Massachusetts, and Wayside, a house in Scotland.
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Sharon Skinner, October 14, 2007 (view all comments by Sharon Skinner)
This is an enlightening read that turns Mary, Queen of Scots, from a flat historical figure into a real person with humor and honor and human feelings and failings. Although her life and actions are based on much conjecture, the main character, “the queen’s own fool,” is likable, honest, and comes across as very real. Through her eyes, the reader is given a glimpse of the political intrigue that made 16th century life difficult and dangerous, especially for a person of royal birth. This book is a perfect entry point for YA readers to learn about the history of one of Europe’s most fascinating queens.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780698119185
Author:
Jane Yolen and Robert J. Harris
Publisher:
Puffin
Author:
Harris, Robert J.
Author:
Yolen, Jane
Author:
Harris, Robert
Location:
New York
Subject:
Royalty (kings queens princes princesses knights etc.)
Subject:
Scotland
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Historical
Subject:
Historical - Europe
Subject:
Kings, queens, rulers, etc.
Subject:
Biographical - European
Subject:
Fools and jesters
Subject:
Biographical fiction
Subject:
Royalty
Subject:
Children s Young Adult-Biography
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series Volume:
2001-17
Publication Date:
20011112
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 5 up to AND UP
Language:
English
Pages:
400
Dimensions:
8.42 x 5.5 x 1.1 in 1 lb
Age Level:
10-14
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"Publishers Weekly Review" by , "[W]ill appeal to fans of historical sagas." Publishers Weekly
"Review" by , "The authors immerse the reader in the time period with a powerful tale. This is top-notch historical fiction."
"Review" by , "This easy to read but lengthy book might be useful for middle school researchers but will surely appeal to fans of historical fiction."
"Review" by , "Readers will laugh at Nicola's way with words and forthright manner, and delight in her skill of almost always being able to say the right thing to comfort the Queen or squelch the pompous advisors who surround her. The play of language is another major highlight in the novel."
"Review" by , "Based deeply in fact and full of detail both luscious and sordid, the story's length will not discourage any reader who picks it up and begins to be enthralled."
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