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Victoria: Portrait of a Queen
Victoria: Portrait of a Queen
Reviewed by: Kris Zuidema - retired school librarian, Standish, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: March 15, 2018
Review
Victoria: Portrait of a Queen is an excellent biography for teens and adults. Victoria began her reign at eighteen years old. At twenty she married her German cousin, Albert, who was also twenty. They had nine children. Her reign lasted over sixty years during a time of great changes in Great Britain. The numerous photographs and illustrations bring her story and the time period to life. The beautiful design of the book complements the well written text. The author used primary sources such as diary entries, newspaper articles, and letters. Included is a list of the kings and queens of England and Great Britain, Victoria's family tree, notes, extensive bibliography, picture credits, captions, and thorough index. I highly recommend this fascinating account of Victoria and the complex period of British history that she helped shape.
Overall Book Score: excellent
About the Book
Author:
Reef, Catherine
Illustrator: ,
Illustration Quality: excellent
Publisher: Clarion Books
Book Type: chapter book nonfiction
Genre: biography / autobiography
Audience: grades 7-9,grades 10-12,adult / professional
Binding Type: reinforced trade binding
Binding Quality: very good
ISBN: 9780544716148
Price: 18.99