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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
A truly remarkable tale of the princ Princess Catherine , a stunning woman. She has indured 7 long years of poverty , awaiting for the man she would soon call husband.
I liked how Henry's POV was woven throughout the book. But it's still written to simply and childishly. These people she writes about are complex, yet you see nothing of that.
Another good addition to the young royals series by Carolyn Meyer. So often, we see Catherine and Henry at the end of their marriage, it was refreshing to get a glimpse of how their romance could have started off.
This is the first book that I have read of the Young Royals series. I am very impressed by the narrative structure that Mrs. Meyer includes, which is that King Henry VII's story, along with his sons Arthur and Henry's stories, come in italics before the chapter's actual story of Princess Catherine of Spain. While much of Queen Catherine's historical story is told in terms of the end of her life, and her relationship with King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, this book continues to disrupt, and tells the story of her marriage to Arthur, Prince of Wales, and the waiting period between her first husband and her second husband. This book was very interesting, but written towards a younger audience. I would recommend this book to anyone beginning their historical realistic fiction journey in this time period.
emotional
hopeful
informative
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The author clearly did her research -- there is a lot of historical and daily life detail to this book -- but most of it is in the title. The main character spends most of her time waiting. She wins in the end because she won't give up, but her main action is passive. Certainly an interesting look at Catherine of Aragon's early years that gives insight into the woman she becomes and choices she makes in later life.
Light reading on familiar historical topic. Caroline Meyer has a gift for immersing readers in the world of her characters. Catherine of Aragon has always been a woman whose strength versus the odds impressed me.
Spanish Princess Catherine was sent to England to marry Princess Arthur Tudor, the future King. A few months after their wedding, Arthur died, but Catherine stayed in England. For many years, her future remained uncertain. Will she go home to Spain or marry Arthur’s younger brother Henry? Catherine must be patient while she waits, determined to one day be Queen of England.
This is a great middle grade adaptation of Catherine of Aragon’s life. It told her story leading up to her marriage to Henry VIII. Each chapter began with a passage about what Henry was doing at the time and what his feelings were towards Catherine. The story focused on the big events that happened over the eight years that Catherine was left waiting to be Queen.
Patience, Princess Catherine is a great middle grade story for readers interested in history.
This is a great middle grade adaptation of Catherine of Aragon’s life. It told her story leading up to her marriage to Henry VIII. Each chapter began with a passage about what Henry was doing at the time and what his feelings were towards Catherine. The story focused on the big events that happened over the eight years that Catherine was left waiting to be Queen.
Patience, Princess Catherine is a great middle grade story for readers interested in history.
emotional
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Patience, Princess Catherine, is such an interesting book, it shows Spanish Princess Catherine coming to England to be wed to the Prince of Wales, Prince Arthur, And when he dies it shows Catherine fighting for her life against the king of England.
This book series shows Strong female Queen's and Lady's fighting against male rulers and justice, for what they think is right.
This book series shows Strong female Queen's and Lady's fighting against male rulers and justice, for what they think is right.