Adventures in Time: The Six Wives of Henry VIII

Name: Adventures in Time: The Six Wives of Henry VIII
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9780141994284
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By Dominic Sandbrook

Series: Adventures in Time

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Adventures in Time: The Six Wives of Henry VIII by Dominic Sandbrook is a captivating journey through Tudor England, revealing the fascinating lives of King Henry VIII's six wives. The book explores their individual stories, from the courts they navigated to the challenges they faced, all told in a way that's accessible and engaging for young readers. The narrative brings history to life with vivid descriptions and intriguing details, making it both educational and entertaining.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by history and want to explore the lives of Henry VIII's six wives through a captivating and accessible narrative. Perfect for young readers, this lively historical account offers a blend of drama, intrigue, and adventure, allowing you to discover the personal stories behind these iconic figures in English history.

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Journey back to the world of the Tudors with the celebrated children's history series.

Winter has come; and in a far distant land, a warrior queen is expecting a child...

Step through these pages into the Tudor world—a dangerous place where one misstep could cost your life. Through the eyes of Henry VIII's six very different queens, from a brave Spanish princess to a wise English widow, historian Dominic Sandbrook takes us on a thrilling journey through the twists and turns of a dramatic age. For no one is safe from the wheel of fortune—it can take you from a golden throne to the Tower of London...

The Adventures in Time series brings the past alive for twenty-first-century children. These stories are every bit as exciting as those of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. The only difference is they actually happened...

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Adventures in Time: The Six Wives of Henry VIII is praised for blending history and fiction with the latest research, offering engaging narratives for young readers. The series captivates with real-life dramas and is commended for its ability to intrigue children while providing insight into how history influences the present. Dominic Sandbrook is highlighted as an exciting voice in children's non-fiction.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141994284

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 235g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Dominic Sandbrook has been passionate about history ever since he read the Ladybird children's books. As a historian, he has written eight books for adults. He has also presented several BBC television series, covering topics such as time travel, alien invasions, the James Bond films and the Harry Potter stories. His favourite book is The Lord of the Rings. His favourite football team is Wolverhampton Wanderers. He lives in Oxfordshire with his wife and son, Arthur. It was Arthur who came up with the idea for Adventures in Time, after a family trip to the Imperial War Museum. He now serves as the books' chief battle consultant.