Bought this book for my 8 year old granddaughter and read it first. Easy reading for an adult. It does tell the sad tale of Lady Jane Grey in a way that a young girl could relate to. Shows being a princess or queen is not as depicted in fairy tales. Think it is a good book to give a young person and introduction to English history. ( )

I had freckles.

I had sandy hair. I was too short.

Would my feet even touch the ground if I sat on the throne?

These are the words of lady Jane Grey, as imagined by celebrated author Ann Rinaldi. Jane would become Queen of England for only nine days before being beheaded at the age of sixteen.

Here is a breathtaking story of English royalty with its pageantry, privilege, and surprising cruelty. As she did in her previous novel Mutiny's Daughter, Ms. Rinaldi uses powerful, evocative writing to bring to life a teenage girl caught in the grip of stirring times

An intelligently written young adult novel about the tragically short of Lady Jane Gray, who was thrust on the throne of England for nine days after the death of King Edward VI. She was undoubtedly a silly young girl, but she also didn't deserve to be beheaded. ( )

Even in this book for older children and teens, Lady Jane Grey does not fare well. Kudos to Ann Rinaldi for a well written account that appealed to this adult reader. ( )

my first historical young adult book. It was ok but you could tell it was for younger readers. ( )