Queen Elizabeth II: A Life Story by Sally Morgan - Non Fiction - Ages 8-12 - Paperback

Details. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780702313721. Publisher: Scholastic. Age Range: 8-12. Overview. Discover the remarkable life of Britain's longest-reigning monarch in this engaging biography from the bestselling A Life Story series. Written by Sally Morgan and illustrated in striking black-and-white by Sarah Papworth, this paperback traces Queen Elizabeth II's journey from a young girl in London to the steadfast head of state who served for seventy years. Packed with lesser-known facts and fascinating detail, it's a compelling read for young royal enthusiasts and history fans alike.. About the Book. Queen Elizabeth II: A Life Story invites readers directly into the extraordinary journey of a woman who became one of the most recognised figures of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The book charts her early years growing up in London, her hands-on training as a mechanic during the Second World War, and her unexpected rise to the throne at just twenty-five years old following her father's death. Along the way, readers uncover surprising details rarely found in typical history books — including the secret meanings behind the way the Queen carried her handbag in public, a quirky piece of royal trivia that has fascinated fans for years. As part of the wider A Life Story series, this title follows the same immersive, narrative-driven approach used to bring modern history's most influential figures to life, blending accessible storytelling with real his...