Who Was Queen Elizabeth? (Who Was...? series) June Eding, author. Nancy Harrison, illustrations.
Summary (from Goodreads):
Our bestselling series is fit for a queen! The life of Queen Elizabeth I was dramatic and dangerous: cast out of her father's court at the age of three and imprisoned at nineteen, Elizabeth was crowned queen in 1558, when she was only twenty-five. A tough, intelligent woman who spoke five languages, Elizabeth ruled for over forty years and led England through one of its most prosperous periods in history. Over 80 illustrations bring "Gloriana" and her court to life.
My Review:
A pretty well done, light introduction to this monumental historical figure. The WhoHQ series seems to produce well-researched and interesting products for middle-level readers, and this book is no exception. It must have been a very difficult task to distill such a long and intense life into a short book for kids, but I think the author does a good job touching on the most important parts of Queen Elizabeth I's life and reign and keeping the story accessible for most readers.
Read: February 2022
