The Queen's Maid (Walker Racing Reads)

The Queen's Maid (Walker Racing Reads)

by James de la Rue (Illustrator), June Crebbin (Author)

Synopsis

Lady Jane has a taste for Elizabethan adventure in this spirited historical Racing Read. Lady Jane Hargrave is a reluctant maid of honour at the court of Queen Elizabeth I - but before she knows it she is appearing in a Shakespeare play, helping Francis Drake fight off the Spanish Armada and saving the Queen's life. Long live the Queen! Long live adventure!

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 96
Publisher: Walker Books
Published: 05 Jan 2012

ISBN 10: 1406325813
ISBN 13: 9781406325812
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years

Media Reviews
It is the vivid description of the battle which dominates the book and which the seven-plus will enjoy. (Newbury Weekly News)
Author Bio
June Crebbin was a primary school teacher before taking early retirement to concentrate on her writing. She is the author of a number of books for children, including Jumping Beany (9781406305197), Saving Oscar (9781406301991), Invasion (9781406305029), The Train Ride (9780744547016) and Cows in the Kitchen (9780744569476), and she has edited story anthologies such as Horse Tales (9780744592788). A frequent visitor to primary schools, where she gives readings, talks and workshops, June lives in Leicestershire with her husband.