Status
Available
Call number
Publication
HarperCollins (First Edition)
Pages
184
Description
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.
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Bibliography.
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2005
Physical description
184 p.; 8.5 inches
ISBN
0060549238 / 9780060549237
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Lexile
670L
User reviews
LibraryThing member onyx95
Cousin to the child King, Lady Jane Grey at a young age decided she would never want to be Queen. Watching her friends, her cousins, playing with them, she always knew she was fourth in line for the crown, but even with King Edward sick and dying she always thought Princess Mary would take the
Based in a terrible but true story about England’s royal show of force and deceptions. Historically fairly accurate for a fictional book, sometimes it is easier to learn history with a little story embellishments. This tragic story of a 15 year old who was forced to be Queen is a difficult story to believe and hard enough for scholars to follow all the plots, at times I felt this book had too much information that was not necessary for a young adult fiction, other times I felt there was some details missing that might have helped explain things a bit better. The ending was dramatically written, with the authors notes to complete the story. The addition of the references is great for anyone who has need to check facts of this story.
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throne. Amazed to discover herself 15 years old, and left without anyone she could truly trust, her parents married her to Guildford Dudley and then thrust her on the throne and declared, after King Edwards death, Jane the Queen. Queen Jane had no idea what had happened to Princess Mary and why she was now the queen instead. Mary wanted to be queen, she fought for it and she finally claimed the throne nine days after Jane had been declared queen. Jane now found herself as well as her husband, Guildford, and his family all locked in the towers for treason. Lady Jane kept hope that Queen Mary would realize that she was yet a child, a pawn, and hopefully still her friend, she knew she would be pardoned.Based in a terrible but true story about England’s royal show of force and deceptions. Historically fairly accurate for a fictional book, sometimes it is easier to learn history with a little story embellishments. This tragic story of a 15 year old who was forced to be Queen is a difficult story to believe and hard enough for scholars to follow all the plots, at times I felt this book had too much information that was not necessary for a young adult fiction, other times I felt there was some details missing that might have helped explain things a bit better. The ending was dramatically written, with the authors notes to complete the story. The addition of the references is great for anyone who has need to check facts of this story.
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LibraryThing member rebecca191
Lady Jane Grey, who was Queen of England for nine days at the age of fifteen before being executed for treason, narrates her story beginning at age nine. Unloved by her parents, young Jane had an unhappy and lonely childhood. Sent to court at age nine, she finally gained happiness as a maid of
Returning home, Jane must once again endure her parents' cruelty, as they scheme to arrange a marriage for her that will bring them wealth and power. But when the young King Edward, Jane's beloved cousin, dies, Jane is unprepared for how far they will go. Staunch Protestants, Jane's parents are determined that Edward's Catholic half-sister Mary will not become queen -- and so they force their daughter to accept the crown of England in a plot that is doomed to failure.
This was an excellent historical novel for teens that tells the tragic story of Lady Jane Grey. I was really looking forward to reading this book, because I love historical novels about royalty, and Ann Rinaldi is one of my favorite authors. I am happy to say I am not disappointed at all. Ann Rinaldi brings Jane to life as an intelligent girl, observant and wise beyond her years, who against her will became a pawn in a power struggle she wanted no part in. This makes the inevitably sad ending even more tragic. Teen readers who are interested in the Tudor era, or who enjoy historical fiction, should definitley read this book.
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honor to Queen Katharine, wife of King Henry VIII. After the king dies, Jane remains a member of Katharine's household, but even that happiness is lost when Katharine dies in childbirth after remarrying.Returning home, Jane must once again endure her parents' cruelty, as they scheme to arrange a marriage for her that will bring them wealth and power. But when the young King Edward, Jane's beloved cousin, dies, Jane is unprepared for how far they will go. Staunch Protestants, Jane's parents are determined that Edward's Catholic half-sister Mary will not become queen -- and so they force their daughter to accept the crown of England in a plot that is doomed to failure.
This was an excellent historical novel for teens that tells the tragic story of Lady Jane Grey. I was really looking forward to reading this book, because I love historical novels about royalty, and Ann Rinaldi is one of my favorite authors. I am happy to say I am not disappointed at all. Ann Rinaldi brings Jane to life as an intelligent girl, observant and wise beyond her years, who against her will became a pawn in a power struggle she wanted no part in. This makes the inevitably sad ending even more tragic. Teen readers who are interested in the Tudor era, or who enjoy historical fiction, should definitley read this book.
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LibraryThing member mizami
A quick read about the life of Lady Jane Grey--which, apart from the subject matter, would not have held my interest. Rinaldi does well in giving you an idea of how the life of a noble, particularly a child, could be far from her own control despite the powers she held. However the author did not
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successfully capture the voice or thoughts of a child or teenager. Readable...but probably not more than once. Show Less
LibraryThing member Whisper1
A quick read regarding my favorite topic -- The Tudor period of England's history.
Lady Jane Grey is a figure to be admired and pitied. As a young child she was, by today's standards, emotionally and physically abused by her parents. The granddaughter of King Henry VIII's sister, Jane was fifth in
When Henry's sickly son Edward died, Edward's half sister Mary was the rightful successor. Tragically, Lady Jane was used as a political pawn by the powerful Dudley faction and was crowned instead of Mary.
Inheriting a title and role she did not covet, sadly, her 15 year life was ended when her cousin Mary was able to rightfully gain the throne.
Simplistically written with a lot of accurate historical detail, this is a book recommended for those who are not familiar with the Tudor period.
Lady Jane Grey is a figure to be admired and pitied. As a young child she was, by today's standards, emotionally and physically abused by her parents. The granddaughter of King Henry VIII's sister, Jane was fifth in
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line for the throne.When Henry's sickly son Edward died, Edward's half sister Mary was the rightful successor. Tragically, Lady Jane was used as a political pawn by the powerful Dudley faction and was crowned instead of Mary.
Inheriting a title and role she did not covet, sadly, her 15 year life was ended when her cousin Mary was able to rightfully gain the throne.
Simplistically written with a lot of accurate historical detail, this is a book recommended for those who are not familiar with the Tudor period.
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LibraryThing member bbellthom
Nine Days a Queen is the story of Lady Jane Grey who at the age of fifteen was Queen for nine days after King Edward VI passed away. She was a first cousin to Edward VI, Mary and Elizabeth the children of King Henry VIII. At the time of Edward VI passing he requested in his will that Lady Jane Grey
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become Queen over his half sister. There is much suspicion around King Edwards VI death, his Lord Protector at the time was Lady Jane Gray’s father in law Northumberland and he schemed heavily to ensure that his family was on the throne. Lady Jane Grey did not love her husband or even know him. She did not want to be Queen and all her life was friends with Mary, Elizabeth and Edward. Mary had an army of supporters that within nine days overtook Northumberland’s troops. Lady Jane Grey was tried and convicted of treason and up to the moment of her death thought that Queen Mary would pardon her. This was a fascinating look at the royalty of England during that time period. Poor Jane Grey was just a pawn and had no power to stop those around her from ruining her life. Show Less
LibraryThing member shsunon
This dramatic novel of historical fiction opens in 1537. Lady Jane Grey, the great-granddaughter of King Henry VIII, is fifth in line for the English throne. Jane grow up in luxury, but her politically ambitious parents, (the Duke and Duchess of Suffolk) make her life miserable;they are predators
After King Henry's death, Jane is sent home to her dismal life where her mother continues to beat and berate her.Eventually, Jane goes to live with Katherine Parr and her current husband, Sir Thomas Seymore.Katherine dies in childbirth(or was she poisoned by Thomas?).When the young King Edward VI dies, England is in political chaos with different factions vying for power. Jane is declared Queen of England a role she never wanted. As Mary Tudor becomes more powerful, Jane is removed from the throne and cast into the Tower-------
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who pursued wealth, power and successful people. Jane is asked to the court of King Henry VIII(married to his sixth wife, Katherine Parr);Katherine makes Jane feel welcome.After King Henry's death, Jane is sent home to her dismal life where her mother continues to beat and berate her.Eventually, Jane goes to live with Katherine Parr and her current husband, Sir Thomas Seymore.Katherine dies in childbirth(or was she poisoned by Thomas?).When the young King Edward VI dies, England is in political chaos with different factions vying for power. Jane is declared Queen of England a role she never wanted. As Mary Tudor becomes more powerful, Jane is removed from the throne and cast into the Tower-------
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LibraryThing member etxgardener
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.
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Awards
Triple Crown Awards (Nominee — 2007)
Call number
J4E.Rin