Kings and Queens: Alfred the Great to King Charles III and Everyone In-Between!
Age 7+
History & The Past: General Interest
Meet every king and queen in the history of Britain in this lively comic-strip guide from award-winning author-illustrator Marcia Williams.
From medieval monarchs to the newly crowned King Charles III, join award-winning author-illustrator Marcia Williams on an entertaining guide to every king and queen of Britain. Discover the kings who fought off the Vikings, the queen who spent the longest time on the throne, the king who died from eating too much fish, and many more. Featuring famous faces like Henry VIII and Elizabeth II, plus the lesser-known stories of the daring, the caring and the cruel who have worn the crown, this is an accessible and engaging introduction to the kings and queens of Britain, sure to inspire even reluctant readers.
Creators
Marcia Williams is an award-winning author-illustrator who has retold many literary classics for children with her distinctive comic-strip style. From Shakespeare and Dickens to the Canterbury Tales and King Arthur, her humorous illustrations are hugely popular all over the world. Recent titles include The Fantastic Book of Feelings and Greek Heroes: Top Ten Myths and Legends. She won the SLA Award for Outstanding Contribution to Information Books. www.marciawilliams.co.uk
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Featured in The Bookseller’s August 2023 children’s previews.
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