Illustrated Legends of Scotland's Kings and Queens

Written by Theresa Breslin · Illustrated by Liza Tretyakova

Ten rulers face secret plots, fierce battles and danger in tales from a nation's past.

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144 pages· ~600L

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Theresa Breslin retells the stories of ten Scottish kings and queens, drawing on history and old legends. Readers rescue the Stone of Destiny with Kenneth MacAlpin, fight at Bannockburn with Robert the Bruce, befriend the young Mary, Queen of Scots, and face a would-be assassin with Queen Victoria. Liza Tretyakova's paintings illustrate every tale.

From the publisher

Strong queens, wise kings, secret plots and fierce battles - discover the historic legends of Scotland’s most famous monarchs in this stunning celebration of Scottish heritage by a Carnegie-medalist. Award-winning children’s author Theresa Breslin tells captivating tales of ten significant Scottish kings and queens, inspired by historical sources and ancient legends, all sumptuously illustrated by Liza Tretyakova. Children will experience history up close - rescuing the Stone of Destiny with Scotland’s first king, Kenneth McAlpin, battling at Bannockburn with Robert the Bruce, making friends with young Mary, Queen of Scots, and braving a would-be assassin with Queen Victoria.

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