Marie Antoinette: Princess of Versailles, Austria-France, 1769 (The Royal Diaries)

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"I look up now into the oval mirror and see barely a trace of the mud-splattered girl tearing through the woodland on her horse, or the barefoot girl wading at Schonbrunn... I have become what Mama set out for me to be. Majestic. A Dauphine and eventually a Queen."

So writes the headstrong 13-year-old Maria Antonia--future Queen of France--in her diary on October 23, 1769. In this engrossing addition to the Royal Diaries series (Elizabeth I: Red Rose of the House of Tudor, Cleopatra VII: Daughter of the Nile), Kathryn Lasky invents a diary of the young Marie Antoinette in 1769--the year she is to be married off to Dauphin Louis Auguste, eldest grandson of the French king Louis XV. Arranged marriages were common in that day and age--as the Empress Theresa (of the Holy Roman Empire of the Germanic Nations) sought to consolidate power among nations by marrying off her children. Thus, the future of Austria and France falls upon Maria Antonia's young shoulders.

To prepare her for this awesome responsibility, she must be trained to write, read, speak French, dress, act... even breathe. Things get even more grim as she is shipped off to the court of Versailles and introduced to her puffy, awkward future husband and confronted with the court's ridiculous customs. Marie--an opinionated and insightful young woman--mocks the court of "impeccable etiquette and manners" that makes up nasty rhymes about those they hate, but panics when her hair is mussed. Lasky has done an excellent job of creating a very human character in the young Marie Antoinette--one whom young readers will want to learn more about. Fortunately, her story is given plenty of context with an epilogue describing the history of the young Queen after 1769, a historical note offering an 18th-century context, a Habsburg-Bourbon family tree, and various portraits of the royal family. (Ages 9 to 13) --Karin Snelson

Book Description

Maria Antonia of Vienna has her whole life mapped out ahead of her. She is to marry Dauphin Louis Auguste, eldest grandson of King Louis XV. As his wife, she will be called Marie Antoinette, and will be the highest princess of France. Upon the death of the King, she will become Queen Marie Antoinette. But she dreads both new roles. I am just thirteen...I am not yet ready to be a dauphine, let alone Queen, she writes

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Another Great Royal Diaries Book. .......2007-04-29

This royal diaries book starts out in Vienna, Austria January 1, 1769. The book continues while Marie Antoina (Marie Antoinette) goes from an Archduchess in Austria to a Dauphine in France. Marie Antoina becomes Marie Antoinette when she marries Louis Auguste. This book kept me entertained from the first page. When Marie Antoinette first arrives in France she is told to leave everthing Austrian behind and she feels alone. She encounters Madame du Barry, King Louis XV's mistress and ends when she makes up her mind to talk to du Barry after ignoring her for a while in the book. The Epilogue finishes up Marie Antoinette's life in a few pages and a brief description. A Historical Note explains how the world was changing and calling for revolution. A family tree that includes the Habsburg-Bourbon family tree with descriptions of Marie Antoinette's parents, husband and children. There are pictures in the last pages too of Marie Antoina, Antoina's mother, Antoina and her children, castles, and du Barry. There is also 2 and a half pages about the author.

Detailed Summary Of Marie Antoinette.......2007-03-15

This book was written based off of the diary of Marie Antoinette. When she is given a diary, she doesn't know at first what to write in it. She just writes her daily chores down & what she's done that day. She is born as the daughter of Empress Maria Theresa as Maria Antonia. Her mother is a very strict person who likes things done her own way. As custom, Maria Antonia is 13 & awaiting to find out who she will marry. Her mother picks out her husband just as she had done for her 3 sisters before her. She is only allowed to marry royalty because her mother needs allies for Austria. Years before, a ruler from another country had seized power of land that had belonged to her family. Ever since then, her mother had been making allies to take the land that she rightfully owned back. Unfortunately for her mother, Maria Antonia is a very headstrong young girl. She, also, knows what she wants & won't stop until she gets it. She obeys her mother but similtaneously listens to her wilder side. When she is told she is to marry the prince of France & live in Versailles, she isn't quite sure of what to think. She expects him to be a very handsome prince because his grandfather was. She spent months getting ready for the court of Versailles. The rules & manors are very different. This once independent girl has to learn how to let everyone else do everything for her. She isn't even allowed to give herself a bath. She doesn't adjust very well either. She believes that the manors are completely pointless. She doesn't understand why it is that in Versailles, belching at the table is considered polite. She also must change her name to Marie Antoinette to sound more French. The rules are almost opposite from her home. The worst part about her trip is that she cannot take anyone with her except for her dog. Her little dog will be her only companion as she leaves her home to join her awaiting new family & husband. When she gets there, Louis, the prince, is not exactly her idea of a fairytale prince. He's quite overweight, very shy, & has very bad acne on his face. For the first few weeks, he barely speaks to her. He is very sweet but she wants to get to know him better. She decides that if they are going to talk, she's going to have to start the conversations until he gets used to her better. She does, however, make friends with his aunts who aren't too much older than they are. She finds out a lot of important court information from them. Soon, she learns of a secret room in her apartments that had been used by previous princesses to get away from the constant media. When she wants time to herself, she can go in there. She talks to Louis about it & he has it decorated for her. Eventually, they warm up to each other & get to know each other better. When they don't share interests in a particular subject, they still support the other one & watch them anyways. They both teach each other a lot & do grow to like each other. Marie Antoinette knows that she will never truly love him but because they cannot divorse, they are at least good friends. They live a very good adolescent life together. The book stops a few years after their wedding. It doesn't go into her adult life at all but knowing about her childhood, I believe that she led a very independent lifestyle & probably changed some things about the Versailles manors when she became queen. This book was excellent & a good way to learn about history & a very important French ruler.

Marie Antoinette.......2007-03-08

I personally thing that this was a very good book. I think it had a lot of good morals, and is apropriate for any age. I would recommend that you read it. I really like the main character i think she was an all around girl that just made a few bad choices. Anyway this is a great book and i think you should read it

The Great Review of the book Marie Antoinette.......2006-12-09

This book ranks in the top 10 best historical fiction books I've ever read.
I love the way that the author, Kathryn Lasky, describes the incredibly easy and at the same time, incredibly difficult life the young woman Marie Antoinette.
She is beautiful, kind, and respectful. She starts out as a playful young girl who likes to joke and have fun with her family and friends, and she ends up a lovely lady.
Through out her life, she must overcome large obsticles, just as we do. As she does, she records this infromation in a small diary, which she receives from her tutor Abbé de Vermond.
I loved reading this book, I hope you do too.

A Marie Antoinette Book Review.......2006-12-08

Marie Antoinette by Kathryn Lasky is a historical fiction book about Marie, the princess of Austria. She gets married to the Prince of France, in order for her mother to expand her empire. At first she is very intimidated by gossiping royalties of France and the ugly prince she is married to. She is very fed up with France and the fact that she has no privacy. She escapes it all by writing in her journal. What will become of her, you ask? Well, you will just have to read this book for yourself to find out.
I very much liked this book because it helped me learn more about Marie Antoinette and what her life was like, while still keeping it fun to read. This book is best suited for pre-teen or teen readers because it is rather short. If it was a huge entire novel that had smaller writing and more facts, it would be meant for an adult. But nay, it is concise with large font letters. But it is still a good book to read if you want something short, yet historical. So go on, buy this book, and enjoy it like I did.

Elizabeth I: Red Rose of the House of Tudor, England, 1544 (The Royal Diaries)

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A Forgotten Princess, A Queen Remembered
Red Rose of the House of Tudor
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A great book for those who love English history

Elizabeth I: Red Rose of the House of Tudor, England, 1544 (The Royal Diaries)
Kathryn Lasky
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ASIN: 0590684841

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"Do you know who I am? I shall tell you. I am Elizabeth, Princess of England, daughter of Henry VIII and his wife Anne Boleyn. I am eleven years old. My mother, once Queen, is now dead. Almost eight years ago, when I was not yet three, Father chopped off her head."

Daughter of a fallen queen, young Princess Elizabeth lives a complicated and dangerous life. She fears her father's famous temper but loves him dearly, noting that she would trade all her jewels just to be noticed by him. She also loves her brother Edward, heir to the English throne, but doesn't like her older sister Mary, who torments her and conspires against her. Kat, her governess, is so worried for Elizabeth's life that she spends hours checking their room for poison whenever they move to a new palace. Court intrigues swirl around her, the French are threatening an invasion, and Kat is clamoring for her to have another bath--that makes nearly six in three months! Through Elizabeth's diary, author Kathryn Lasky brings the Tudor world to life: glittering banquets of peacock, eel, and swan; palaces so stinky that "everyone goes about with their noses buried in pomander balls to hide the stench"; archery contests, where Elizabeth excels; and Latin and logic lessons... where she needs a little work. Some of the history is slightly flawed (a misplaced date or two), but readers will enjoy the great detail as they learn about the childhood of one of England's greatest monarchs. An epilogue, with Tudor family trees, paintings, and background information enhances this already excellent and entertaining book. (Ages 10 and older) --Sunny Delaney

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A Forgotten Princess, A Queen Remembered.......2007-04-02

This book provides a unique look at what life may have been like for Elizabeth long before she was queen. It's easy for historical figures like Elizabeth to become so much larger than life that we forget they were real people, once. Elizabeth I recreates the emotions and thoughts of an adolescent girl in a way that shows that even a princess feels the universal emotions of loneliness, fear, and doubt.

Elizabeth I addresses two themes especially well: a daughter's longing for her father's affection, and a keen political mind's awareness of what it takes to be a successful ruler. Despite the fact that he had her mother beheaded, Elizabeth still loves her father and lives for the moments when he shows her favor. She is also an astute observer of the goings on in the world of royals and nobility, and early on comes to the realization that if she should become Queen, she must remain unmarried to retain her rule.

I would recommend this book to anyone who loves diaries and memoirs and takes an interest in the intricacies of queendom.

Red Rose of the House of Tudor.......2007-03-27

This is one of the first in the Royal Diary series that I have read and It is by far my favorite. It gives a great insight in to palace life and into the life of a teenager. It is a great read for all Princess. This book also includes historical facts and pictures about Elizibeth the 1st and her family. I recomend this book for anyone who likes princess, drama and historical fiction. This is one of my favorites in an intriuging and educational series

Ok Book.......2007-03-06

I really like to read books about people and what happened in their life. I have read alot of diaries from different people in different time periods. I found as I was reading that this book starts out medium exciting. In the middle of the book it gets boring and I just felt like starting over on a different book, but by the end of the book I just didn't want to put it down. I really didn't know anything about Elizabeth 1 but after reading this book I would be able to tell you good, bad, and interesting things that happened to her. I found as I read the book that she is like me in many ways. She likes to be outside on sunny days, be around people, be adventurous and free, and she loves animals. It made it easier to read the book because I could look for more ways she was alike me. Even though there were many interesting things that happened in this book I wouldn't recomend this book to a friend. I wasn't really excited to read the book and I went really slow through it.

My review .......2007-02-25

I loved this book it made me relize that the world has changed alot from 1544to now (2007). The best part was that I felt like i was the one going through all the trials and challanges , That Elzibeth went through .

A great book for those who love English history.......2006-11-20

Having taken English History in a British school many years ago, I found this book to be very enlightening in reference to this period of time. This book gives a great insight into the formation of the Elizabethian period.

Anastasia: The Last Grand Duchess, Russia, 1914 (The Royal Diaries)

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Wonderful way to learn history!
Awesome Book
Love it!
Anastasia Romanov
Not that good

Anastasia: The Last Grand Duchess, Russia, 1914 (The Royal Diaries)
Carolyn Meyer
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ASIN: 0439129087

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Anastasia is a carefree young duchess, daughter of Nicholas Alexandrovitch Romanov, tsar of all the Russias in 1914. While her father attends to the turbulent affairs of a vast and complex country, Anastasia's major concerns are how to get out of her detested schoolwork to play in the snow, go ice skating, or have picnics. She wears diamonds and rubies, and every morning her mother tells her which matching outfit she and her three sisters shall wear that day. Slowly a hint of future trouble enters her happy, pampered life. Anastasia's younger brother, the future tsar, is a hemophiliac--a "bleeder" who cannot stop bleeding if he is cut or bruised. Anastasia begins to learn that all is not well in the outside world, either. Not everyone in Russia worships her father as she does, and the Germans are about to declare war on Russia. Anastasia's world gradually deteriorates, as reported in her youthful, often playful journal.

As Russia entered World War I, hunger and poverty grew among the peasants, and the Romanov ruling family began to lose favor, culminating in their murders--including Anastasia's--by Bolshevik revolutionaries. This fictionalized diary of the mischievous youngest daughter's last four years gives a fascinating glimpse into a life of unlimited wealth--and the subsequent downward spiral. Historical notes, family trees, and photographs round out Carolyn Meyer's compelling contribution to the popular Royal Diaries series. (Ages 9 to 14) --Emilie Coulter

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Wonderful way to learn history!.......2007-09-28

We have really learned history from the Royal Diary series. It gives a wonderful time frame to set history in. It really helps you to remember what you need to know!

Awesome Book.......2006-11-28

I'm a fan of the Royal Diaries series, and this is the best of the books. I read this book over and over again. I liked the way that you could tell that the children, especially Anastasia and Alexei, grew up throughout the four years that the novel took place. I also liked the glimpse it gave of the lavish lifestyle that the Romanovs led, and I was extremely saddened to learn of their fate. I do not believe that Anna Anderson was really Anastasia. I think that Anastasia died along with her family that fateful day in July. But if you would like to read the Royal Diaries series, this is a great book to start off with.

Love it!.......2006-11-27

I liked this book A LOT Cos it showed Anastasia life befor she was killed.And Cannot understand why Anna Anderson Would Pretend to be Anastasia! (DNA says so) Sometimes the Plot would get a little boring but it always went back up to Good.I LOVE THIS BOOK!

Anastasia Romanov.......2006-07-04

This book gets only exciting at the end when the Romanovs get arrested. 'till then, Anastasia led a boring life. I do not recommend this book to anyone, and do not be fooled by the other reviewers, this book is definitely not good. ( But gets slightly better at the end)

Not that good.......2006-07-03

I do not think this book is as good as I thought it would be. It is a very boring diary and definitely the Marie Antoinette book is better.I do not like the book about Cleopatra much either.The book on Anastasia just talks about when she goes to picnics and other palaces and when she went on yatchs. Since I heard so many good reviews on this book, I thought on buying this book, but it turnes out it is'nt that good. I cannot believe people actually like this book even. Anastasia led a boring life and she recorded it in her boring diary.

Elisabeth: The Princess Bride, Austria-Hungary, 1853 (The Royal Diaries)

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What a Beautiful Girl, er Book!
Interesting Take on the Life of an Empress
Elizabeth
The Princess Bride
good, but too short, and not enough detail

Elisabeth: The Princess Bride, Austria-Hungary, 1853 (The Royal Diaries)
Barry Denenberg
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ASIN: 0439266440

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Author Barry Denenberg brings us into the whirlwind that is the life of Princess Elisabeth of Austria. A free and impetuous spirit, Elisabeth was chosen at the tender age of fifteen (over her older sister) to be the wife of Franz Joseph, Emperor of Austria. From that moment on, she is thrown into an intimidating world of restrictions and tremendous responsibilities. Feeling lonely and alienated, Elisabeth is forced to rely upon her own personal strength, which is what eventually leads her down the aisle and into an uncertain future.

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What a Beautiful Girl, er Book!.......2007-04-24

This story about Elisabeth a.k.a. Sisi, is fascinating in every way possible.
It is about a girl visiting the Emperor to final marriage arrangements between the handsome Emperor and Sisi's sister, Helene. But Franz Joseph is delighted with beautiful Elisabeth, that he choses HER to be his wife, to his mother's dismay. To read more about Elisabeth's life with the Emperor(or about her long, aubourn hair) don't flip through the pages of this novel, but actually read it.

Interesting Take on the Life of an Empress.......2006-10-01

I liked this book. It was a lot of fun to read it. It is about a girl who will marry the Emperor of Austria and become the Empress. I liked how the book described the complex personality of Elisabeth. She likes animals (especially horses), but she also likes looking beautiful. I found her love for the Emperor believable. It was different from other books in the Royal Diaries series because most of the books gloss over girls wanting to look pretty. However, I thought it could have elaborated on her relationship with her mother more. The length was short, but it shouldn't stop you from reading this interesting book.

Elizabeth.......2006-03-02

This is a very good book. It makes you think twice about wanting to be an Empress, Queen, Princess.....

The Princess Bride.......2005-10-22

I have read this book only once, and will probubly not be reading it again. When i look to read these books, i look for books that are detailed, historicly correct, that are fun to read. Ive never heard of Elisabeth, and i do not think alot of people actually have. Well, heres my review -

Elisabeth is a 16 - year - old, soon to be bride. She is to be married to the 'Emperor'. Elisabeth and the 'Emperor' have absolutly nothing in common, except that the are both 'royalty'. Elisabeth is happy, though miserable, due to the fact that her soon - to - be 'mother - in - law' is an absolutly dreadful, controling person.

Some interesting facts about this book:

- - It says that Elisabeth's mother was setting up a meeting with her SISTER to see if the 'Emperor' is a suited match for Elisabeth, or Vice-Versa. (But that would mean they are cousins! omg!)

- - Elisabeth worries greatly how she looks, and dislikes her teeth because of their yellowish color.

- - Elisabeth had four children with the Emperor, and did not even participate in the naming of her first born! (because of her ignorant mother - in - law)

Overall, this book was decent. Nothing much interesting here, though. Some people may like this, but i did not. I would recomend the Royal Diary of Elizabeth I, it is very interesting, fun, and very historicly correct.

It said in the book that Elisabeth was murdered. I think it said she was 60 when she was murdered.

good, but too short, and not enough detail.......2005-10-22

In this book we learn about Princess Elisabeth getting married to the emperor, and that's it. In the first few pages we find out that she is being forced to attend a ball in hopes that the emperor will fall in love with her sister, the plan backfires and the emperor asks her to marry him instead. The rest of the book is pretty much describing her getting prepared for her wedding.

``Katrina

Mary, Queen of Scots: Queen Without a Country, France, 1553 (The Royal Diaries)

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Good FICTION book
Queen of Scotland, lived in France
Mary, Queen of Scots
some history about this book . . .
She is not Bloody Mary

Mary, Queen of Scots: Queen Without a Country, France, 1553 (The Royal Diaries)
Kathryn Lasky
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ASIN: 0439194040

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Sent from her native Scotland to live in the court of her future father-in-law, King Henry II of France, young Mary, Queen of Scots, spends her time attending balls, hunting and hawking, learning Latin and fractions and music, and playing with her future husband, Francis. In Kathryn Lasky's fictionalized diary of the 11-year-old queen, readers will get a piquant taste of 16th-century life in Europe. Mary is quite aware of her role as the betrothed to France's royal family. Playing chess together one day, Francis comments to Mary, "Did it ever strike you, Mary, that we are not so much children and sons and daughters of parents as we are pieces on a gigantic chessboard called Europe? You are given to me to help checkmate England." As with the other titles in the Royal Diaries series (Elizabeth I: Red Rose of the House of Tudor, etc.), a fact-packed historical note, epilogue, paintings, and family tree provide just enough additional information to whet the appetites of readers for more about the ill-fated queen of Scotland and France. (Ages 9 to 14) --Emilie Coulter

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Mary is only nine months old when she is crowned Queen of Scotland succeeding her father King James V. Because of political conflicts, she is forced to be separated from her mother and her country from the age of five. For the benefit of forging an alliance with France, the youngster is betrothed to Francis, the son of King Henry ll of France and his wife, the vicious and jealous Queen Catherine de Medici. Mary is sent to France to live in their care until she is old enough for the marriage to take place. It is at their home, the beautiful Chateau St. Germaine, that we first meet the irresistibly charming Mary at 11 years old. Keenly intelligent, she excels academically, and shows a talent for dance, music and poetry. She's an expert horsewoman, skilled at archery and hawking.

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Good FICTION book.......2006-10-19

THis book is a good read. I've found though that many books in this series are incomplete. They fail to metion any parts of their deaths. I for one don't like this. In History Mary Queen of Scots was killed by her cousin Elizabeth I of England. I also noticed that in the last grand duchess, they again failed to show why she ended up as the last grand duchess. I enjoyed reading this book. In reality, the book isn't a history lesson and shouldn't be read as such. Finally, it is an incomplete account based on a certain author's view.

Queen of Scotland, lived in France.......2005-11-07

I'm a big fan of the Royal Diaries series and own this book, which i think is very interesting. It tells you alot about the life of Mary Queen Of Scots, where she lived, ect. I acually didn't know she had lived in France before i read this book. Historicly corrrct, interesting and fun to read; this book also mentions Elizabeth I, whom a diary in this series has also been written after. I definetly recomend this book.

Mary, Queen of Scots.......2005-10-28

Alright, here is some information about the history of this family. This is not completly about this book, but scince so many people are getting their history wrong, i chose to write a review just for that reason.

Mary is the cousin of Elizabeth I of England. Mary became Queen of Scotland before she was even 2 years old, (rather odd!) but was raised in France.

Mary was a betrayer, and did not appriciate Elizabeth's kindness at all, and was plotting against her with the Spanish. Elizabeth warned Mary but she chose not to listen. Elizabeth ordered for Mary to be executed, and so it was done on February 8, 1587. She was executed.

Mary is the great - grand daughter of Henry VII. Here are some of the people she is related to:

- King Henry VIII (Son of Henry VII, Father of Elizabeth I and Mary I, married to Anne Boleyn, her Great - Uncle)

Second Cousins , Mary I, Elizabeth I, King Edward VI , Lady Jane Grey (i think), ect.

Margaret Tudor (Daughter of Henry VII, Sister of Henry VIII, her great - aunt)
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That is just a small percent of the history of Mary. Thank you.

some history about this book . . . .......2005-10-27

Mary, Queen of Scotts (Mary Stuart) is the Great- Grand daughter of English King Henry VII. She is the second - cousin of Elizabeth Tudor, Daughter of King Henry VIII. She was Queen of Scotland, and was exiled from Scotland for many years, and lived in England at the palaces of her Cousin, Elizabeth. Mary betrayed Elizabeth greatly, and planned to kill the Queen. She talked behind Elizabeth's back, and even though Elizabeth was kind to her, Mary acted very ignorantly towards Elizabeth! Because she planned to kill to Queen, she was ordered to be be-headed by Elizabeth. THANK YOU!

She is not Bloody Mary.......2005-10-05

The book was very intresting like all the Royal Diaries I have read so far. [...] SHE IS NOT BLOODY MARY that in fact was Elizabeth I's half sister Mary TUDOR not Mary STUART( who is the man character in this story)

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Cleopatra VII: Daughter of the Nile, Egypt, 57 B.C. (The Royal Diaries)

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A Leap Into History...
To be continued?
Exciting Book!
Cleopatra VII... =a GREAT book!!!
Daughter of the Nile, Egypt, 57 B.C.

Cleopatra VII: Daughter of the Nile, Egypt, 57 B.C. (The Royal Diaries)
Kristiana Gregory
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ASIN: 0590819755

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The year is 57 B.C., and 12-year-old Cleopatra, Princess of the Nile, has a lot on her mind. Her father, the Pharaoh of Egypt, nearly died when a venomous adder meant for him attacked and killed his favorite servant. Now the Pharaoh has gone into hiding, hunted by his enemies, and the young princess has to keep her head--literally--as her power-hungry older sister Tryphaena threatens to grab her father's throne.

"I took the cup and raised it toward Tryphaena as if toasting her, but really I was watching the liquid, looking for oil floating on its surface, or powder sticking to the sides of the cup. If I suspected poison and tossed it into the pool, she would have her guards behead me on the spot. If it was indeed poison, one sip and I could die..."

In an elegantly written royal diary, Cleopatra VII has recorded every rich detail from this tumultuous time: her hairsbreadth escape by boat to Rome, where she and her father must plead for help; her struggle to absorb the overwhelming sights (and smells) of this new city and its "barbarian" ways; and her poise and quick thinking as she deals with the likes of General Pompey, Marc Antony, and the famous orator Cicero ("words fly from him like darts!").

Kristiana Gregory, a contributor to the excellent Dear America series, has done an admirable job ghostwriting for the princess, painting an engaging portrait of a resourceful, intelligent, compassionate young woman forged by the forces of her time. The book concludes with a helpful section of maps, portraits, a Pharaonic family tree, and 20 pages of illustrations. (Ages 8 to 12) --Paul Hughes

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Established Dear America author Kristiana Gregory kicks off the Royal Diaries with the captivating story of young Cleopatra's tumultuous life. Daughter of King Ptolemy Autletes, Pharaoh of Egypt, Cleopatra lives a life filled with opulence and mystery.

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A Leap Into History..........2007-08-04

From start to finish this book is a real joy! Delve into the thoughts of Cleopatra VII in this historically accurate account of her early teenage years. A good book for children and adults alike, you can watch your child become fascinated with the goings-on and intrigues of an age that is not written about enough. The Cleopatra we meet in the story is easy to sympathize with and relate to, as well as a character to admire. The book also paints a detailed picture of the setting and age and what it was like to be a princess in ancient Egypt.

I have read most of the Royal Diaries books aloud to my daughters (7, 9, 11), which always succeed to help enamour them with history. However, of the ones I have read, I find Cleopatra VII: Daughter of the Nile, Egypt, 57 B.C. to be all of our's favorite.

Also, my children love the wonderful style of all the books: the hardbacks are a lovely gold, with a detailed color representation of the princess and gold-tipped pages. They make my children feel like royalty themselves!

Educational and entertaining, this is a wonderful choice for a gift or for your own enjoyment.

To be continued?.......2007-06-27

This is a charming, small book concerning a very short period of Cleopatra's life. It generally concords with what is known of Cleopatra. I am disappointed that it was not larger in scope.

Exciting Book!.......2007-04-30

This is a great book! (Much better than Elizabeth) It is like listening to a real person. This is my favorite book in the royal diary series that I have read so far. It is packed with action, adventure, emotion, sadness, happiness, and much more! I just finished reading this about an hour ago. It is wonderful. I really recommend it!

Cleopatra VII... =a GREAT book!!!.......2007-03-26

Cleopatra... is an awesome book about Cleopatra VII when she was 12-14 years old. The story begins when her father, King Ptolemy Alutes, begins losing support among the commoners. He leaves on a ship to go to the Romans for help, and Cleopatra figures that two Ptolmies are better than one, so Cleopatra sneaks aboard to caome. Her father knows no Latin, so she finds it hard to figure out how he will speak to Ceasar, so she ends up doing all the talking after Pompey and his men decide to get smart and insult them in Latin so (he thinks) they won't know what he's saying. Cleopatra has two sisters, Berenice, who is eight years older and very nice, and Tryphaena, who is as "mean and snappish as a crocodile." Whilist Cleopatra and her father are in Rome, Tryphaena takes over the throne and sends them a message that if they ever set foot in Egypt again, they will be beheaded. One night, the King's friends kill Tryphaena in the middle of the night, and afterwards are killed with flying swords be Berenice's guards. Then Berenice takes over. Meanwhile, Cleopatra and her father have finally won the Romans over, and when they return, the King orders Berenice to be put to death for pretending to be Queen. The epilouge is sad, but you can't change history. Overall one of the best books I have ever read, and if you're smart, you'll read it too.

Daughter of the Nile, Egypt, 57 B.C........2007-03-19

-"I could feel my insides shaking. Would this sister try to poison me? Yes, I believe so. As for my other older sister, Berenice-never! She and I adore each other even though I am eight years younger. I took the cup and raised it toward Tryphaena as if toasting her, but really I was watching the liquid, looking for oil floating on the surface, or powder sticking to the sides of the cup. If I suspected poison and tossed it into the pool, she would have her guards behead me on the spot. If it was indeed poison, one sip and I could die... My eyes closed as I took the first sip, as if savoring such and excellent taste, but really my thought was, O Isis, I am afraid... My stomach turned with nervousness, or was it from a fearsome death beginning in me?" Cleopatra was the third daughter of Ptolemy XII and Cleopatra V Tryphaena. Cleopatra's mother died when Cleopatra was very young. When Cleopatra's father is awoken by a hissing sound in his room, he is frightened to see a black adder in the striking position, while his favorite slave jumps on the adder to save the pharaoh, his slave is bitten and killed, then the snake got away. The next day, one of his slaves brings him his food and the Pharaoh orders him to test it, and after his slave takes the first sip of wine he is writhing on the floor in pain. The Pharaoh decides to go into hiding so his guards can find the assassin and kill him. While the king is gone, Tryphaena, the Pharaohs oldest daughter, decided that she was going to be Pharaoh. While Cleopatra's father is gone, Cleopatra suspects her oldest sister for the assassination attempts. Then one night Tryphaena is drug out to the theater, and beheaded on the spot, the same fait was to her guards. The Pharaoh comes back to the palace and announced that he was going to go to Rome to get help to gain control over his people once and for all. When Cleopatra hears the news she decides to go with him so she can translate the Roman language into Egyptian. When they finally arrive in Rome, the royal family soon finds out that the Roman troops are in the northern part of the hemisphere and can't come back for about a half a year. When they finally come back to Rome, there is a huge hurricane out in the ocean, so Cleopatra and her father cannot make the journey home until the sea subsides. It isn't till two years later that Cleopatra and her father can return home. All the while, Berenice has taken the throne and has married six times, each one of her husbands hanged for not meeting her standards. I liked this book, because it had a very unusual story line and many "father killing daughter" scenes.
-One reason I liked this book because it has many funny parts in it, even when Cleopatra may not mean for it to be funny. For example, "I enjoy my father when his high spirits are from good news, not good wine." Another example, "I did not want to wipe off my fingers on the soiled tablecloth or in me hair (like two of the senators were doing)."
-Another reason I liked this book is because of all of the deaths that the family ordered on one another. An example is this, "For three days, there has been much celebrating. Tryphaena is dead... After we left Alexandria, his friends sneaked into the palace while Tryphaena slept, then killed her guards. Awakened by the commotion, she sat up in bed and screamed for help while putting on her slippers (an odd thing to do, in my opinion.) But men tied up her arms and carried her through the dark streets to the Gymnasion, where some of our wrestlers were waiting. One of them stood behind her, grabbed her around the neck, and then with his strong arms lifted her up until she had strangled. A slipper that had fallen from her foot was delivered to Father as proof."
-I liked this book because of all the letters that were written, you can tell who they are and what they are writing about. One example is "Olympus, friend, loyal companion, and student of medicine in Alexandria, to Princess Cleopatra in Rome, friend much missed: Good news, come home."
-I enjoyed reading this book because Cleopatra could understand different languages and a general didn't know that and insulted the Pharaoh while she was there. "As our meal began, Pompey walked over to our table, smiling broadly. When Father stood to greet him, Pompey clasped both his arms and began speaking rapidly in Latin. Father didn't understand one word, but I surely did. `King Auletes,' the general said, `so we finally meet, you gorilla face. Indeed you are a half-baked, a decrepit drunk with a nose like a plum. Did out trumpets wake you from your nap, you lazy dullard?' Dropping Fathers arms, he turned to where I reclined. `Ah, little child,' He smiled. Slowly I stood up and looked around me. The soldiers were grinning with pleasure at their leader's clever trick. I thought in my heart that I must be brave and strong, like Queen Ester and the Queen of Sheba who in their day spoke before the most powerful men on earth. `Sir,' I began in Latin, `I am Cleopatra, Princess of the Nile, third daughter of the King and Pharaoh of Egypt, the man you have so cruelly insulted.' At first, I was so nervous my voice trembled. The Latin words felt awkward on my tongue, but soon I was speaking with confidence, quite well, it seems, because the look on Pompey's face was one of shock. His soldiers' smiles dropped like dead flies. I began to relax." I really enjoyed this book and I think that many others will enjoy it as well.
D. Foster

Chess Workbook for Children: The Chess Detective's Introduction to the Royal Game

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Finally... a chess workbook!!
Incredible Insight Made Child-Friendly
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Chess Workbook for Children: The Chess Detective's Introduction to the Royal Game

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ASIN: 0976196212

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A large-format (8.5"x11"), fun, comprehensive workbook and instruction book for children (and adults!) who are new to chess or who are in the beginning stages of learning to play the royal game. Ten basic chess lessons and chess rules are presented in detail. Chess Workbook for Children can be used in conjunction with the book Teaching Chess in the 21st Century, a teaching guide for teachers or parents, complete with National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards. National Chess Master Todd Bardwick is one of the nation's leading full-time chess instructors and runs the Chess Academy of Denver and the Rocky Mountain Chess Camps. Mr. Bardwick is also the chess columnist for the Rocky Mountain News and a columnist for Chess Life magazine. Chess Workbook for Children includes: ~Chess rules and basic strategies ~200 problems with comprehensive answer key at two skill levels: Basset Hound (beginner) and Chess Detective (Intermediate) ~Tried and true tested analogies that children will relate to so that they will learn chess in an effective and fun way ~Chess crossword puzzles and word searches ~Chess quotes from famous people ~Fun and entertaining illustrations

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Finally... a chess workbook!!.......2007-09-27

I am the Gifted Children's Coordinator for Mensa, in Denver, CO. As such, I am always on the look-out for books and resources that might benefit gifted children (especially ones that play chess). I am highly impressed with this chess workbook. It has a clear, logical flow from chapter to chapter; an easy-style prose that renders the main points obvious as opposed to being lost in a clutter of complicated sentences, and has the ability to improve one's chess play almost immediately, via its numerous hands-on exercises. My 8 year old son, an avid chess player and also a Mensan, saw instant improvement in his chess tactics after completion of the exercises in this workbook, which by the way were fun enough for the whole family to practice! If you're looking for a great chess workbook that isn't "stuffy" or over-whelming, then look no further. Get this book!

Incredible Insight Made Child-Friendly.......2007-09-26

As someone who has run children's chess clubs and taught chess to children, I can confidently say that this workbook is an outstanding way for children to learn the skills they need to be contenders in the fantastic world of scholastic chess. Chess Master Todd Bardwick presents a series of lessons in language that is kid-centric without being condescending. Each lesson culminates in two sets of exercises - one set is for beginners, the other for more advanced students. The diagrams for both sets are large and clear, and the exercises often have an original flair that makes them stand out from the run-of-the-mill repetition of the same old and dry examples you can find in other books. Yet the place where this book really steps up to be head and shoulders above its competitors is in the ANSWERS to the exercises. Master Bardwick has packed a tremendous amount of information into the answer key, often developing and extending the key ideas of each exercise. At times it seems like the answer key could stand alone as a book in and of itself! Buy this book - the fundamentals of chess are presented here with simplicity and clarity.

Best book available.......2007-01-19

My 7 year old son and I are learning to play chess. This book is a clear, concise and outstanding resource. Each chapter provides a conquerable amount of information with examples that build upon the stated points, facts and strategies. The problems at the end of each chapter are a unique resource among the available chess books on the market. Each problem clarifies or elucidates a point in the chapter. The explanations give not only the correct answer for each problem; but also, explanations of the most commonly made mistakes (solutions that don't solve the chess challenge). This is very helpful as one often wonders why a different move would not accomplish the same goal. Finally, the word searches at the back of the book are good ice breakers and rewards for the kids. Other members of our family are now reading the book and learning chess. This is the book to get and the best book that I have found for any adult, teenager or child learning the royal game.

Outstanding Chess Workbook.......2006-11-04

This chess workbook is written to help children develop their basic chess skills. It is very well organized and easy to read. Each lesson describes a skill or strategy with a text description followed by examples and problems to reinforce the learning. The lessons build upon each other throughout the book. The chess position diagrams are easy to understand and many fun graphics are included which children will enjoy. An added bonus is a collection of chess crossword puzzles and word searches for children at the end of the workbook.

I highly recommend this workbook for use in individual instruction and chess club activities. Kids love it!

Wonderful Scholastic Chess Resource.......2006-09-30

"Chess Workbook for Children" is an excellent training aid for the scholastic player and an outstanding resource for parents or chess coaches. I have been working through the book with my first grader. He loves the lessons and illustrations. The analogies Mr. Bardwick uses make it easy for kids to understand and remember concepts that are difficult for scholastic players.

My son has already (3 weeks or so) improved noticably! He does much better at developing his pieces in the opening, defending effectively against the Scholar's Mate, and can even checkmate (and avoid stalemate) using a king and a queen against a lone king. We are working on the chapter on tactics and he now notices simple pins, forks, and skewers much more readily than he did before.

I strongly recommend this book.

Beware, Princess Elizabeth: A Young Royals Book

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Great second installment, good portrayal of young Elizabeth I

Beware, Princess Elizabeth: A Young Royals Book
Carolyn Meyer
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ASIN: 0152045562

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Elizabeth Tudor's teenage years are hardly those of a fairy-tale princess. Her father has beheaded her mother; her jealous half sister has her locked away in the Tower of London; and her only love has betrayed her in his own quest for the throne.
Told in the voice of the young Elizabeth and ending when she is crowned queen, this is the second novel in the exciting Young Royals series.

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Excellent.......2007-07-29

This book is probably the best historical fiction book for teens. It is page turnng and covers Elizabeth's life and emotions very well. It is a great page-turner, and is one of the best historical fictions book I've ever read in my life. Go Carolyn meyer!

Beware.......2007-03-15

Once her father died, no one was there to protect Elizabeth from the court and her older sister, Queen Mary. After the King of England, her father, died, her younger brother, Edward VI of age of 9, became King. Some schemes are created to change the thorn inheritance. After living through that, she becomes more aware of what she does so nothing turns up again. Edward becomes very sick and died. To understand the next event you must know that Elizabeth and Mary have never been on good terms. When Mary became Queen it became worse. The supporters of Elizabeth revolted against Queen Mary; this started the burning of the Heretics. Elizabeth was watched like a hawk until her sister's death. After that she became Queen. Beware, Princess Elizabeth is a wonderful book and worth reading.

One reason why I liked this book was because it was full of suspense. One example is when Elizabeth was investigated for the marriage against the King's order. She was kept at her home with no one but an investigator and his wife. They watched her closely and waited to be found guilty. Another is when Queen Mary sent her to the tower for the uprising of the supporters of Elizabeth. She stayed there for quit along time until she was exiled to a castle far away and left there under watch of guards. The last reason was because she didn't commit to the Catholic faith, which was against her beliefs. Because Mary was burning all the Heretics, or people who wouldn't hear Mass, Elizabeth had to be on her guard so she wouldn't be caught hearing Mass without her whole heart.

The second reason is because the author writes splendidly. One example is when she describes the places and people with all the five senses. In the book when Elizabeth takes up resident in a drafty castle all winter long. The author describes the place as drafty, smelly, cold, and run-down. Another example was when the author described Elizabeth's feelings about her step-mother's husband, who also had feelings to Elizabeth. The last example was when Elizabeth was told she is Queen. The author described Elizabeth's joy at finding the news.

The last reason why this book is so good is because of the interesting characters in this book. Although all the characters really lived, some of the things they did were different. For example, Queen Catherine, the King's last wife, had loved a man before she was forced to marry the King. After the death of the King, Catherine married this man with out waiting in respect for the dead. Another interesting character is Elizabeth's sister, Mary. Mary had a hard life when Elizabeth was little, so she was never very kind. Mary grew up on the Catholic faith and wanted England to turn to their former faith. When the people didn't do as she said, she burned them; therefore she got the name Bloody Mary. The last person is Elizabeth. Elizabeth is my favorite Queen, out of the few I've read. She had to go through many trials in her life and faced death several times. In the book, she was locked in the Tower of London and almost executed. She also lived through several pandemics and the reign of Bloody Mary. Over all I think she lived a very interesting life.

The best part about this book was all the obstacles Elizabeth had to survive. An example from the book was when her beloved brother started to become more like a tyrant to her instead of the loving brother who once loved her. Another was when Mary threw Elizabeth into the Tower of London on false accusations. Elizabeth had to be clever to out smart her sister and the court. This book is now one of my favorite books.

H.Wissmann

Great Story.......2006-11-14

Perhaps one of the most fasincating queens of all time. Hardly anyone else goes through as much as Elizabeth did on her way to being queen and
that's why she'll always be my favorite. This book goes through the death of her father she goes to live with her stepmother and new husband when Elizabeth learns important lessons when she finds herself in a scandle with her stepmother's new husband. Things get worse for her when her brother dies and Mary becomes queen following the short reign of Jane and Elizabeth knows Mary wants her dead and is constantly on guard to keep that from happening but still finds herself in the Tower. Carolyn Meyer protrays Elizabeth's fears at that point when Elizabeth surely thought she was going to die. I recommend this book for everyone who's a fan of Elizabeth I's.

SUSAN'S ONLINE REVIEW .......2006-10-25

King Henry the 8th dies leaving Edward the throne. Edward dies after 6 years of ruling. Edward leaves the throne to Jane Dudley (that's another story called 9 days a queen.) Jane knows that Mary is the rightful ruler of Englang but is forced to be queen. Most of England wanted mary as Queen so to prevent a rebellion they took the throne from Jane and gave it to Mary after nine days of rule. Mary had Jane and her husband beheaded. Elizabeth has many spies watching her every move to prevent he from causing an rebellion. Elizabeth is sent to the same tower as her mother was sent to many years ago and beheaded. will she have the same fate as her mother read the book and find out. i'm bad at writting so the book is way better than its sounds.

Great second installment, good portrayal of young Elizabeth I.......2006-04-19

Young Elizabeth Tudor goes through a great deal in her journey to become Queen of England. She is Henry VIII's second daughter, one who is pampered and well cared for when she's a child and then is ignored and shunned by her father after he has his second wife and Elizabeth's mother, Anne Boleyn, beheaded for supposedly cheating on him. He wants an heir and he achieves this with his third wife who births (and dies as a result) young Edward who will precede his father to the thrown. During all of this, Elizabeth has endured her sister Mary, who hates her for being Anne Boleyn's daughter. However, they reach some sort of truce after Henry VIII dies and Edward is crowned. But when the young king dies and Mary is crowned queen, all hell breaks loose. Mary wants Elizabeth out of the way and she does just about everything to keep her from being the next queen. There are various twists throughout the novel.

This royal family has fascinated me and I am enjoying Meyer's fictional account of these women. She portrays Elizabeth as a young woman who had to pay her dues to obtain her reign in England. The novel doesn't follow the biographical flow as much as in Mary, Bloody Mary, but a fictional account is what I look for when reading these books, and Meyer does a fine job creating a back story for these characters. The political intrigue is interesting. Mary Tudor is portrayed as a cruel, fierce queen who orders execution for things as simple as people following another religion other than her own. From reading the biographies in encyclopedias, I always got the impression that she and Elizabeth were at odds with each other, which is why it isn't surprising that this plot is centered on Mary's attempt to keep Elizabeth from taking over the reigns of England. But Elizabeth is portrayed as a fighter who won't stop until she gets her rightful place as Queen of England. I enjoyed this second installment of the Young Royals book. It is fun and entertaining as well as insightful and enlightening. I look forward to reading Anne Boleyn's story in Doomed Queen Anne.

Lady of Ch'iao Kuo: Warrior of the South, Southern China, A.D. 531 (The Royal Diaries)

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Lady of Ch'iao Kuo: Warrior of the South, Southern China, A.D. 531 (The Royal Diaries)
Laurence Yep
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ASIN: 0439164834

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Princess Red Bird, 16-year-old daughter of the Hsien king in 6th century Southern China, has been born into a world of dispute and violence. When she is sent to a Chinese colony to be educated, she must contend with the disdainful attitudes of her hosts, who consider the Hsien to be savages, even as both the Chinese and the Hsien are at constant risk of attack from the truly savage neighboring people, the Dog Heads. In reality, the princess is a fair and wise leader, even at a young age, with a brilliant mind for military stratagems. Her leadership skills are put to the test when war breaks out and the Dog Heads begin to move in.

Prolific Newbery Honor author Laurence Yep (Dragon's Gate) contributes a remarkable tale to the Royal Diaries series. This fictionalized account of the real-life princess will introduce young readers to a long-ago land with a fascinating culture and edge-of-seat adventures, and will certainly inspire some to delve deeper into Chinese history. As in all the titles in the series, a section in the back provides context and historical background. (Ages 8 to 14) --Emilie Coulter

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The Royal Diaries proudly presents two-time Newbery Honor author Laurence Yep, whose stunning diary of sixteen-year-old Lady of Ch¹iao Kuo takes readers on a remarkable adventure to Southern China in the sixth century A.D., where Ch¹iao Kuo, a born leader called Red Bird, is courageous and keenly intelligent.

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Enjoyable and Informative.......2007-01-12

I purchased this book for my children who are interested in Chinese history. I found it to be well written and engaging. While a child would need to be around nine or ten to really try reading this alone, it is still enjoyable for school age children, though parents should remember that this does contain some violence and may upset younger readers, so it would be a good idea to preview it or read along if you think your child might need to discuss some of these events.

A fantastic addition to the Royal Diary series!!!.......2005-07-16

Princess Redbird is a 15 year old princess of the Hsien tribe. The Hsiens are thought as 'savages' among all the other tribes in China. They are constantly at war and Redbird misses her father who so often cancels special occasions for his wars throughout China with his opponent 'The Dog Heads' an evil militia. The time is A.D. 531 and Redbird wants to become part of her father's royal council as her brother has. Instead, her parents set her up at the chinese colony, away from her precious home at Kingfisher Hill. Princess Redbird writes about her times at Kingfisher Hill, celebrations she's celebrated and how one day she hopes to inherit the Hsien throne. A gift that has never been casted down on a woman. Redbird lives a sleepy and lazt life until she learns that her school has set aflame with all the people inside it! Redbird must rise to the challenge and prove herself the true warrior of the south.

Long but interesting.......2005-04-05

When I first got this book I expected bamboo, chopsticks, honorable monks and all that other stereotype Chinese stuff. But I saw that life in sixth century China was not that way. The Chinese were beyond bamboo but the Hsien people to the south weren't. The Hsien who lived in Southern China at the time lived a peaceful life in the forests until the jealous Dog Heads (who I think were from India or Vietnam) came and the Chinese help them. The Hsien send their Princess Red Bird to become a liasion and makes a clever plan to defeat the Dog Head Elephants. This Clever Book-loving Princess records in Five Scrolls her life living with her Father the king and then later her brother King Little Tiger who was a royal pain like this other Chinese rich colonist girl who ends up living with Red Bird. But I think lot's of kids who love books can relate to Princess Red Bird. I hope you like it as much as I have.

Lady of Ch'iao Kuo book review.......2004-10-27

We had to read this book for class and I thought it was one of the worst books I ever read! I do not recommend it for you to read. It is very boring!

Amazing!.......2004-04-07

When I first read this book I thought, how boring, it's just a bunch of rambling about war and junk. Well I decided I'd give it another chance and I think it's fabulous. I guess that now that we are caught up in a war ourselves I can really relate to what she is saying. This book has humor, action, adventure, and really corrosponds to what is happening in the world today. I reccomend this book to everyone and encourage those of you who disliked it at first to give it a secound chance.

Kaiulani: The People's Princess, Hawaii, 1889 (The Royal Diaries)

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Hawaii's last princess writes in her diary..........................
Kaiulani-The peoples princess Good Book!
this title is almost bigger than the text

Kaiulani: The People's Princess, Hawaii, 1889 (The Royal Diaries)
Ellen Emerson White
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Ellen Emerson White's contribution to the fictionalized Royal Diaries series portrays the short life of Hawaiian princess Kaiulani Cleghorn. The daughter of a European merchant and a Hawaiian princess, Kaiulani was a direct heir to the Kalakaua dynasty, and third in line for the Hawaiian throne. In her diary, she details her lavish wardrobe, her pet peacocks, and her unusual friendship with the shy, sweet writer Robert Louis Stevenson. When she leaves her beloved islands to attend boarding school in 1889, Kaiulani makes the best of it, noting: "I go off not for myself, but for all of the Hawaiians I will someday lead." Sadly, that was never to be. While Kaiulani was overseas, the Hawaiian monarchy was overthrown by American Reformers, mostly businessmen interested in cashing in on Hawaii's sugarcane and teak industries. Kaiulani immediately left Europe to plead her country's case to President Cleveland and other American dignitaries. But her efforts were in vain--Hawaii was annexed to the United States by 1898. Kaiulani died a year later at the age of 23, many believe of a broken heart. This tragic chapter in American history is relatively unknown, and while the origins of Hawaii's statehood will no doubt intrigue many young readers, it is Kaiulani's determined and hopeful voice that will stay with them long after the last page is turned. Emerson White concludes the diary with an epilogue, historical notes, a diagram of the Kalakaua family tree, six pages of photographs, and a glossary of Hawaiian words. (Ages 9 to 14) --Jennifer Hubert

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In their hope to restore Hawaii¹s toppled monarchy‹and the Hawaiian way of life‹the people of Hawaii turn to Princess Kaiulani, who is only a young girl. Acclaimed author Ellen Emerson White makes her debut on the Royal Diaries list with this compelling narrative of the tumultuous years following Hawaii¹s forced annexation to the United States, skillfully rendering the voice of the young princess and the unrest of a people.

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Great Book!.......2006-08-26

A friend and I traveled for the first time to Hawaii a couple of months ago and heard a little bit about Kaiulani. A statue of her and her peacock was outside our hotel. The family tree was a great reference along with the definitions of the Hawaiian words used in the diary. Loved the pictures, too. The story is sad; but, the history of the monarchy is fascinating.

Very cool.......2006-05-15

I found this book to be very intersting and sad. I have never really learned much about Hawaii, so when I saw this book I thought why not? I enjoyed reading about a nation that was taken over. I felt the princess pain and happeness. I think that every girl should read this book. I think that we should all have the kind of brave attutide the Kaiulani had. A great book to do a report on.

Hawaii's last princess writes in her diary.................................2005-07-13

Kaiulani Cleghorn, is a Hawaiin princess.Her father is English and her mother Hawaiin.Her mother was a late queen, who died when Kaiulani was very young, so Kaiulani only knows the last words her mother told her.They are: Kaiulani, you will never become queen.Kaiulani, loves wearing pink and meeting foreign people.So before she leaves for school in England, Kaiulani makes friends with a famous author: Robert Louis Stevinson.Kaiulani must then leave to England with her best friend and personal company, Annie.But when Hawaii's king sadly dies, Kaiulani's Aunt Lydia will become the next queen.With American's fighting over Hawaii with the traditional island Hawaiins, Kaiulani makes speeches all around England and America to inform the unity and independance of her country.I loved this wonderful diary, though I was relieved when I finished it.It is a little too modern a diary, but is definitely on my must-read list for fans of this wonderful series.

Kaiulani-The peoples princess Good Book!.......2005-01-28

This book is great!Even though the front cover looks so boring nobody would think of buying it,this book is great.It is very interesting and sad.Kaiulani's life was sad and thats why some parts of the book are depressing and forlorn.With a band of Americans trying to take over her country,Kaiulani's life was a fight.But that's what makes this book so good.This book also contains a lot of interesting and correct information.This book is a wonderful new addition to this high quality series.It really gives a good deal of information about a modern princess.Some parts of this book are trajic and some are comical.It is just the right amount.Nobody should be criticising this gallant effort.I really enjoyed this book and you should too.Look at my reveiws.

this title is almost bigger than the text.......2004-12-03

this is the only book in the royal diary series that I could not bring myself to finish

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