Marie Antoinette

Description

Title: Marie Antoinette
Author: Katie Daynes
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2009
Format: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9780746078105

Marie Antoinette by Katie Daynes is an Usborne Young Reading biography that introduces children to the dramatic life of the young Austrian princess who became Queen of France. Illustrated by Nilesh Mistry, it presents royal history in a clear, story-led style for confident young readers.

The book follows Marie Antoinette from her childhood in Austria to her marriage into the French royal family, where palace rules, gossip, politics, and public anger become part of her daily life. As revolution grows in France, her story becomes a powerful introduction to the dangers and pressures of monarchy during a time of social change.

Part of Usborne Young Reading Series 3, this paperback is suitable for children who enjoy history, biographies, royal stories, and real events told in an accessible way. The illustrated format helps make European history easier to understand for independent reading or school support.