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The Queen's Granddaughter

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Twelve-year-old Blanca of Castile is the granddaughter of Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, once the wife of both the king of France and the king of England. When Eleanor comes to select the girl who will marry the prince of France, all expect her to pick Blanca's... Read More
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Embark on a sweeping journey of self-discovery in this adventurous historical children's novel perfect for fans of Karen Cushman and Gary Paulsen.

Embark on a sweeping journey of self-discovery in this adventurous historical middle grade novel perfect for fans of Karen Cushman and Gary Paulsen.

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Twelve-year-old Blanca of Castile is the granddaughter of Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, once the wife of both the king of France and the king of England. When Eleanor comes to select the girl who will marry the prince of France, all expect her to pick Blanca's much older, and much prettier, sister. But Queen Eleanor has always loved surprises.

To meet her destiny, Blanca, along with her best friend Suna, must set out over the Pyrenees Mountains for France. But the journey there is not easy. The group, which includes knights, attendants, and Queen Eleanor herself, faces blizzards and hunger, treacherous roads and even a kidnapping.

As Blanca overcomes the many perils of the journey, she will need to learn how to protect herself and those around her β€” and discover what it takes to follow in the footsteps of a queen.

The Queen's Granddaughter by Diane Zahler is a captivating tale of adventure and self-discovery, perfect for those who enjoy historical fiction enriched with royal intrigue and courage.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250363114

Publisher: Roaring Brook Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 April 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Roaring Brook Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Diane Zahler grew up reading children's books and never wanted to do anything but write them. She worked in the children's room of her public library and at a children's book publishing company, and she's now the author of several middle-grade novels, in addition to two nonfiction books for older readers. She lives in the Hudson Valley with her husband and slightly neurotic dog in what they've aptly nicknamed the Bug House. dianezahler.com @dianezahler

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