Mary Tudor - Courageous Queen or Bloody Mary?

	Title: Mary Tudor - Courageous Queen or Bloody Mary?
	Author:  Jane Buchanan
	Recommended for:  Grade 6 and up
Description:  Her parents split up during one of hte messiest divorces in history.  Her father disowned her.  Her half brother took her crown and attacked her religious faith.  But this sad little girl grew up to be the first ruling queen of England.  And when she took over, she ruled with a vengeance.    Convinced that God was on her side, Mary Tudor lashed out a religious dissidents. She made Protestants all across England live in fear.  Mary had more people executed for heresy than any other English ruler.   "They’ve finally written bios that teens can get into! This book is about Mary Tudor, daughter of Henry VIII, who burned over 300 religious dissenters at the stake during her reign as Queen of England. Reads like a novel, broken up by gorgeous illustrations, maps and photos. Includes a glossary, timeline, bibliography and index at the back. From the brilliant A Wicked History series." Gina, Woodward Park.
Comments:  Adults and students alike will find this an intriguing historical read.  If you have ever wondered what the connection between Henry VIII, Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth I was then this is the book for you. ~ Mrs. Pipke-Painchaud
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