LizaTretyakova

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.