Books : Victoria: May Blossom of Britannia, England, 1829 (The Royal Diaries)
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by: Anna Kirwan
Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9780439215985
ISBN: 0439215986
Label: Scholastic Inc.
Manufacturer: Scholastic Inc.
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 219
Publication Date: November 01, 2001
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Sales Rank: 46164
Studio: Scholastic Inc.
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
In 1829, nine-year-old Victoria begins a journal chronicling her life as an English princess. Includes information on the reign, marriage, and family life of Queen Victoria and English civilization during that period.
Amazon.com Review:
Being a princess is not all glittery parties and lavish holidays by the sea. Well, actually, it is, but it's not all fun. Young Princess Victoria is constantly surrounded by family and advisors, allowing her no privacy and very few opportunities to express herself until she purloins an old ledger book from one of Kensington Palace's stables. She promptly begins recording her secrets, daily trials, and naughty witticisms (her uncle, King George IV, has big, plump hands, 'the size of a plucked quail.') in this very incongruous journal. The biggest secret of all, however, is one that is kept from our heroine. It is not until well into her two-year-long diary that Victoria pieces together her family tree to discover that she is next in line to the throne. This intriguing installment of the Royal Diaries series will inspire many readers to delve deeper into Queen Victoria's life as the longest reigning queen of England. Author Anna Kirwan's fictionalized account is entertaining and enlightening, packed with facts about royal customs in the early 19th century. Historical notes, a family tree, and photos provide more factual information for the curious reader. (Ages 9 to 12) --Emilie Coulter
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - A True Princess Tale
"We shall not go directly to Ramsgate for our holiday. They want to introduce me to more people - my people, they say, as if I were already Queen." Anna Kirwan wrote this in her children's novel called May Blossom Of Britannia. This book is written as if it was young Queen Victoria's secret diary. She first tells you about how much she is watched, and how she is not permitted to even go up the stairs in Kensington Palace with out an adult by her side. She also goes on to tell you about the duties ... Read More
Rating:  - Worthwhile
This is a worthwhile addition to the Royal Diaries. An interesting insight into the life of a British princess, the book deals with such topics as Parliament-allotted royal allowances for each family member (an interesting contrast to other royal families who are able to spend what they will when they will), and the managing of household finances responsibly and frugally, despite status as a member of royalty. Other themes such as loyalty and love are explored, with a touch of humor - I laughed loudly ... Read More
Rating:  - Kind of boring
For a Royal Diaries, this one was kind of boring. All it tells about is every-day kind of stuff, no adventure. The funniest thing about the book is that Victoria supposedly wrote in this old cattle record book, so somethimes when she's writing, she'll be interrupted by a list of cow names!!!!
Rating: - Another great Royal Diary book!
Anna Kirwan, tried very hard to complete this book and i found it another moving and wonderful addition to this great series!Victoria is in a time where there is no freedom for her and her people.Her mother is under the power of a roudy captain, and she is constantly being bossed around by her daughter!Victoria tries to comfort herself by luxurious and exotic holidays, but her life is a mess, especially when she spots her mother being severely abused by the evil captain.
Victoria is an emotional ... Read More
Rating:  - A dull princess
Victoria's diary is dull and boring book. Anna Kirwan's future queen of Wales is whiny and sounds like she is 70. This book is about studies and The catain an advier to the mother.Anna Kirwan's other book Flower of Baccle is also a flop.
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