Overview
Move over Henry VIII, it's the Queens' time to shine. Uncover the truth about these bold and brilliant Queens with this fresh, feminist guide to their lives. We all know Henry VIII had six wives. But these ladies are FAR too interesting to only be known as wives. Did you know that Catherine of Aragon rallied her troops in full armor while heavily pregnant? Or that it was Catherine Parr who persuaded the king to return his daughters Mary and Elizabeth - two of British history's most famous monarchs - to the line of succession? Get ready to lose your head as the six wonderful women behind the man take center stage to overthrow her-story. From rumors of scandals and LOTS of lying, to political plays and fabulous frocks, this is a story filled with ambition, treason and strong women. ""An engaging history book.""--Booklist, STARRED review ""Boldly conceived...a useful text for students examining the history of England.""--School Library Journal, STARRED review ""Majesty can be messy--a hip history that's at times bloody yet never dull.""--Kirkus
Full Product Details
Author: Honor Cargill-Martin ,
Jaimee Andrews
Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books
Imprint: Bound to Stay Bound Books
ISBN: 9798260508602
Pages: 41
Publication Date: 03 February 2026
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
""Boldly conceived...a useful text for students examining the history of England."" -- School Library Journal, STARRED Review ""It de-centers Henry VIII from the story of the Tudor queens...perfect for readers who are fans of SIX: The Musical."" -- Youth Services Book Review ""An engaging history book."" -- Booklist, STARRED Review ""A hip history that's at times bloody yet never dull. "" -- Kirkus Reviews
Author Information
Honor Cargill-Martin is an author, classicist, and art historian from London. She read Classical Archaeology and Ancient History at Oxford, winning a scholarship and graduating with a first-class degree in 2019. She has masters degrees in Greek and Roman history and Italian Renaissance Art. She is currently studying for a doctorate focusing on political sex scandals in Ancient Rome at Christ Church College Oxford. Jaimee Andrews is an illustrator currently living in Wiltshire, UK. She graduated from Falmouth University in 2019 with a degree in illustration and has continued her practice since, working for brands, publications and personal commissions. Her illustration work depicts bold characters, pop culture icons and surreal creatures.
