The Counterfeit Princess

Teen book but more suitable for 5th-7th grade. Easy, nice flow and good character development.

Vowing revenge when her parents are executed in 1553 by the Duke of Northumberland, teenaged Iris becomes a messenger, spy, and stand-in for Princess Elizabeth during the volatile political times surrounding Edward VI's death.

This is a fun and fast way to read historical fiction. Some audience suggestions are:
The likely audiences for this book are children age 8-12, their parents, teachers, and librarians. They could use the book as part of a historic fiction genre study or for a fictional look at the young Elizabeth I as part of a history unit. Another group that might use this book is a college course that focuses on children’s literature. They could use it as an example of historic fiction, perhaps developing lesson plans and materials to accompany the study. An unexpected audience would be a writer’s group. The author of this book is a local resident and leads writing classes and writer’s groups. She could use this book to demonstrate a different show more way to present history. show less