Kristina the girl king sweden 1638 carolyn meyer books

The girl king is a historical fiction book in scholastics the royal diaries. Interesting story of kristina, daughter of king gustav ii adolph of sweden, who was raised more as a boy than as a girl and liked it that way, at least according to the story. I was interested in the royal diaries series and i have recently learned about wars in sweden for school. Kristina, the girl king, sweden 1638 lexile find a book. Upon discovering that their newborn infant was, in fact, female and not male as first thought, queen marie eleonore wailed inconsolably and king gustavus adolphus declared, nevertheless, that the child be raised as a prince. Kaiulani, the peoples princess by ellen emerson white. Carolyn meyer, author of bestselling royal diaries isabel and anastasia. Princess of versailles, austriafrance, 1769 by kathryn lasky victoria. Kristina, the girl king, sweden 1638 by carolyn meyer 2003, hardcover at the best online prices at.

Carolyn mayer, has nicely put up the picture of a girl who wants to be king of her country, not queen. The true recital of marian anderson, by pam munoz ryan, illus. Heart of the pocassets, massachusettsrhode island, 1653 by patricia clark smith 2003 april 2020. One of the wittiest and most learned women of her age, christina is best remembered for her lavish sponsorship of. Does not include all the books i read as a small child, but its been 3 decades since then, and some i just cant remember the titles to anymore. The book was written by carolyn meyer, her third for the seires. Astrologers predicted that the expected child of king gustav ii and queen marie eleanor would be a boy. Carolyn meyer, author of bestselling royal diaries isabel and anastasia, now brings to the series this compelling story of kristina, the girl king, from 17thcentury sweden. Carolyn meyer historical fiction series for ages 12 and up. Christina, queen of sweden 164454 who stunned all europe by abdicating her throne. Born in lewistown, pennsylvania on june 8, 1935, carolyn meyer graduated from bucknell university in 1962 and has published approximately 50 literary books.

Kristina, the girl king, sweden, 1638 2003, patience, princess catherine 2004. The girl king, sweden, 1638 by carolyn meyer describe it in 25 words or less. Penny, nicholas, national gallery catalogues new series. The girl king, sweden, 1638 hardcover may 1 2003 by carolyn meyer author 4. Russian authors interviewed by kristina rotkirch new russian writing by kristina rotkirch jan 9, 2008. The girl king, sweden, 1638 the royal diaries by carolyn meyer may 1, 2003 kristinas lie by april feezor sep 26, 2014 contemporary russian fiction. Play kaurismaki, mika 2015, the girl king, marianna films, triptych media. Meyer wrote three books in the royal diaries, including. She has also won numerous awards for her childrens books and received the pennsylvania school librarians associations outstanding author award.

Browse and buy a vast selection of childrens books and collectibles on. My biggest, and perhaps only, complaint with kristina. Kristina, the girl king, sweden, 1638, by carolyn meyer dear mrs. Heart of the pocassets, massachusetts rhode island, 1653 by patricia clark smith marie antoinette. The last grand duchess, russia, 1914, and kristina. Kristina, was meant to be a boy, was thought to be a boy, until, her aunt took her naked and showed her parents her. Bouchard, michel marc 2012, christina, the girl king. Prisoner of heaven, japan, 1858 by kathryn lasky 2004. Carolyn meyer born june 8, 1935 in lewistown, pennsylvania is an american novelist of historical fiction. Carolyn meyer is the acclaimed author of more than 50 books for young people. This particular one is about king kristina of sweden who knew a woman could actually be a king. An evolution of childrens books to narrative nonfiction and romance novels in my adult life. Kristina, the girl king, sweden, 1638 by meyer, carolyn isbn.

As someone interested in that field, i wished id read more of her relationships with her mother, aunt, cousins, chancellor, even her late father. Kristina girl king by carolyn meyer, 9780439249768, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Angola, africa 1595 by patricia mckissack weetamoo. This is actually the same problem i have with a lot of carolyn meyers heroines, where theyre so obviously intended to be. The daughter of gustave ii adolf king of sweden, kristina was a very different sort of princess from the start. Carolyn meyer books list of books by author carolyn meyer. The girl king, sweden, 1638 by carolyn meyer 2003 weetamoo. Upon discovering that their newborn infant was, in fact, female and not male as first thought, queen marie eleonore wailed inconsolably and king gustavus adolphus declared. Various historical books, fiction and non fiction, and memoirs, most being young adult. In her early writing career, carolyn meyer wrote many howto craft books for young adults. The girl king, sweden, 1638 by carolyn meyer 2003 march 2020. Kristina, is under her beloved aunts care, due to her original mothers bad care, and mistreatment she had set upon kristina. White lilacs, an ala best book for young adults, an nypl.

The great journey, russia, 1743 by kristiana gregory 2005. Her many awardwinning novels include mary, bloody mary, an aba pick of the lists, an ncsscbc notable childrens trade book in the field of social studies, and an ala best book for young adults. Novel about queen kristina of sweden from the royal diaries series for children ages 9 to 12. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The fictionalization of the diary of kristina, the first female ruler of sweden. The royal diaries is a series of 20 books published by scholastic press from 1999 to 2005. The girl king, sweden 1638carolyn meyer historical. The last grand duchess, a new york times bestseller. The last grand duchess, russia 1914carolyn meyer historical fiction ages 12 and up. The girl king, sweden, 1638 the royal diaries carolyn meyer. Even though in her historical note carolyn meyer says kristina of sweden is one of the most talked about female monarchs in history, even more popular than cleopatra, i highly doubt this.

Shortly after, she began writing about different cultures such as the amish, african americans, the irish and europeans. I love the mix of historical fiction along with actual facts and photos at the backs of the books. The girl king of sweden was one of my royal diaries in 2003. Real books are books that have been written by real childrens book authors not a panel of textbook editors. Kristina, the girl king, sweden 1638 by carolyn meyer 2003, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Traces the history of the royal palaces and their gardens from the vasa period to the present.

The great journey royal diaries some highlighting on bep by gregory, kristiana isbn. The girl king is a historical fiction book in scholastics the. See more ideas about books, historical fiction and royal diary. She subsequently attempted, without success, to gain the crowns of naples and of poland. Sweden, 1638 carolyn meyer a novel in diary form about kristina, the young queen of sweden. The sixteenth century italian paintings, volume ii, venice 15401600, 2008, national gallery publications ltd, isbn 18570993. Apr 15, 2020 christina became queenelect of sweden at age six upon the death of her father, king gustavus adolphus, in 1632. Delete from selected list scholastic books for kids. The acquisition of new books and notable artworks, 1 and the founding of scientific and cultural institutions such as the first academy of sweden and a royal. Royal diaries the kristina the girl king sweden 1638.

See all books authored by carolyn meyer, including anastasia. Carolyn meyer, author of bestselling royal diaries isabel and anastasia, now brings to the series this compelling story of kristina, the girl king, from. Even though in her historical note carolyn meyer says kristina of sweden is one of the most talked about female monarchs in history, even more popular than cleopatra, i highly. Real books are not the dry, unimaginative textbooks that come with sets of curriculum, but fun books from the library or bookstore that were written to engage, inspire, educate and entertain children. The girl king, sweden 1638carolyn meyer historical fiction ages 12 and up scholastic, 2003, 0439249767. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The girl king, sweden, 1638 princess diaries by carolyn meyer. The fictionalization of the diary of kristina, the first female ruler of. May blossom of britannia, england, 1829 by anna kirwan. Kristina was born a girl who was destined to become not a queen, but a king.

Unlike dear america, which consisted of diaries of young girls living during pivotal periods in american history. May blossom of britannia, england 1829 by anna kirwan and laurence yep 2001, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The girl king, sweden, 1638 by carolyn meyer nzingha, warrior queen of matamba. She was instructed in politics by chancellor axel oxenstierna, who governed with four other regents while christina was educated as a prince, according to her fathers wishes. In 1638, the vasa, her dads topheavy warship, sank before it even left the harbor. Some of the longer series i only included a few books from. Meyer offers a revealing look at kristina, who was raised by the king and queen of sweden as. Kristina december 8, 1626 april 19, 1689 appearances kristina. It was a fascinating glimpse of a time and place about which i know very little though i must admit, as soon as i realized who her father was i was thinking about her. The girl king, sweden, 1638 by carolyn meyer weetamoo.