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Kings and Queens: Alfred the Great to King Charles III and Everyone In-Between!

By Marcia Williams
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Kings and Queens: Alfred the Great to King Charles III and Everyone In-Between! by Marcia Williams offers a charming journey through British history for young readers. With engaging illustrations and lively text, it highlights the fascinating reigns of monarchs from Alfred the Great to King Charles III. This children's book presents key historical events in a fun and accessible way, making learning about the past an enjoyable adventure.
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You might enjoy this book if you love exploring British history through engaging and vibrant storytelling. It's the perfect choice for young readers who are fascinated by the tales of monarchs and enjoy learning about the past in a fun and accessible way.

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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.

Kings and Queens: Alfred the Great to King Charles III and Everyone In-Between! is sure to inspire even reluctant readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529512755

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Marcia Williams

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 322.0mm

Weight: 520g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Marcia Williams

About the Author

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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