Mary, Queen of Scots: Escape from the Castle

By:

Theresa Breslin

Format:

Paperback / softback

Series:

Picture Kelpies: Traditional Scottish Tales

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The true story of the daring escape of Mary, Queen of Scots from the island castle in Lochleven is well-known throughout Scotland and the world. Multi-award-winning author Theresa Breslin, who has carefully researched Mary's life, has adapted this famous adventure into a picture book for children. Through stunning illustrations and a gripping story, both packed with historical detail, children will feel the tension of Mary's imprisonment and the excitement of her escape plans, gaining insight into this fascinating period of Scottish history. A full and engaging historical tale for children from a fabulous Scottish storyteller.

Author Biography:

Theresa Breslin OBE is a multi-award-winning author of over 50 books for children and young adults. Her work has been filmed for television, adapted for stage, broadcast on radio, translated world-wide and won many literary prizes, including the Carnegie Medal. She lives near Glasgow, Scotland and is a regular visitor at book festivals and schools. Theresa was awarded a Scottish Book Trust Outstanding Achievement Award in March 2019, and was made an OBE in June 2019. Teresa Martinez was born and brought up in rural Mexico, moving to Monterrey to go to school. She studied graphic design and painting before becoming a children's book illustrator.

Release date NZ

June 21st, 2018

Author

Theresa Breslin

Audience

Children / Juvenile

Contributor

Illustrated by Teresa Martinez

Illustrations

colour illustrations

Interest Age

From 4 to 7 years

Pages

Series

Picture Kelpies: Traditional Scottish Tales

ISBN-13

9781782505129

Product ID

27811279

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