Elizabeth I

November 10, 1544. I have been living with this constant fear of exile now for two days. So far I have heard nothing. Plans seem to proceed as normal for our move to Ashridge. This palace, too, is becoming quite filthy, what with all the banqueting and people and gaming between Michaelmas Feast and the feast of All Saints' Day. The roses bloom in our garden with such vigor, but the stench from the courtyard over the wall outside the kitchens is unbearable. Newberry Honor-winning author Kathryn Lasky introduces readers to Elizabeth I, a young princess who feels overlooked by her father Henry VIII and threatened by the intrigue at court. "Readers will enjoy the family intrigues but also will identify with Elizabeth's surprisingly modern doubts and concerns." -- School Library Journal "Elizabeth [is] presented in historical context as [a] real teenager... and will appeal to contemporary young adults. Well written and captivating." -- Voice of Youth Advocates