Susan
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2018 · Est. 2.5 hour read

Susan

Written by Kate Klimo · Illustrated by Tim Jessell

Book #12 in the Dog Diaries series

A corgi narrates her life as the faithful companion of Queen Elizabeth II from the 1940s to 1959.

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160 pages· 16,912 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Meet Susan, Queen Elizabeth II's beloved corgi, who shares the untold stories of royal life. From joining Princess Elizabeth on her honeymoon to witnessing her coronation, Susan reveals the hidden world of the Corgi Room in Buckingham Palace. Discover how Elizabeth, during World War II, mastered the art of engine mechanics as a lorry driver. With vivid illustrations and intriguing details, this tale offers a unique glimpse into the royal family through the eyes of a cherished companion. What secrets will Susan uncover about the monarchy's most private moments?

From the publisher

Queen Elizabeth II’s corgi Susan spills secrets of life in the Royal Family! Gifted to Princess Elizabeth on her 18th birthday, Susan was the cherished companion of the future monarch–even joining the princess on her honeymoon in 1947! Eight years later, she was in attendance when Elizabeth was crowned Queen. How does a Royal Corgi spend her days? What goes on in the Corgi Room in Buckingham Palace? Susan reveals all, along with details about Elizabeth’s work as a lorry driver during World War II–where she learned to take apart an engine and put it back together! With realistic back and white illustrations throughout and a fact-filled appendix, this is the kind of historical fiction that reluctant middle-grade readers will bow down to with respect!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Words
16,912
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
770L
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about royaltyBooks about queensBooks about kings, queens, and rulersBooks about animal companions
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.6
F&P level
~R
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
193694
Publication
Published
January 9, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781524719647

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