Queens own fool a novel of mary queen of scots the first book in the stuart quartet series a novel by robert j harris and jane yolen. Queen s own fool stuart quartet paperback by jane yolen on. She was also the editor of her own imprints at harcourt jane yolen books and the reprint line magic carpet books, where she published bestselling authors patricia c. I read a lot of jane yolen s work when i was younger.
Fans of historical sagas and the cw show reign will be swept up by this clever tale by jane yolen and robert harris once she was a traveling player. Harris yolen, americas hans christian andersen, with coauthor harris weave magic, mystery, and just the right amount of mayhem into this grand historical novel for young adults. When she is not writing, yolen composes songs, is a professional storyteller on the stage, and is the busy wife of a university professor, the mother of three grown children, and a grandmother. I read this book many many years ago and remembered loving it. You would think that with jane yolen writing about dragons you couldnt go too far wrong. Nov 12, 2001 queen s own fool by jane yolen, november 12, 2001, putnam juvenile edition, paperback in english. Now like for most books, i want to discuss this with readers that have read it already so watch out for spoilers if you. Yesthere were three, though we know little about them. Harris 2001, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. If you love interesting fantasy books that have their own worlds to explore, then this is the series and the book for you.
Queens own fool by jane yolen part of the stuart quartet, this book about mary queen of scots is told from the point of view of one of her three female jesters queens own fool by jane yolen and robert j. Queens own fool by jane yolen part of the stuart quartet, this book about mary queen of scots is told from the point of view of one of her three female jesters queen s own fool by jane yolen and robert j. Mary is married to the young and frail king of jane yolen has a talent that is unfortunatly left to be undiscovered, sitting lonely on the bookshelf to gather dust. Harris yolen, america s hans christian andersen, with coauthor harris weave magic, mystery, and just the right amount of mayhem into this grand historical novel for young adults. Nov 12, 2001 fans of historical sagas and the cw show reign will be swept up by this clever tale by jane yolen and robert harris once she was a traveling player. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Queens own fool by yolen, jane, harris, robert puffin. Queens own fool stuart quartet paperback november 12, 2001 by jane yolen author. Nicola is a resourceful jester to the court of mary, queen of scots, and a most unlikely friend to the queen. The queens own fool by jane yolen this young adults book was simply amazing like all historical fictions, if you know your history well you pretty much know the ending of the book right. Recently, i started indulging in a guilty pleasure the cw s reign and once i binged watched the two seasons over a few weeks, i had to get more of the life of mary, queen of scotsand preferably, something a little more historically accurate. Queen s own fool an epic adventure about one of the most intriguing queens in history follows nicola ambruzzi, a poor court clown, who catches the eye of queen mary and becomes her confidante.
Queens own fool stuart quartet 9780698119185 by yolen, jane. Queens own fool 2001 read online free book by jane. Jane yolen jam packs this beloved read with romance, history, death, and glory. Harristhis book is a great, exciting read whether you like historical fiction or not. He designed the bestselling fantasy board game talisman and is the author of numerous short stories, as well as two historical fiction novels with jane yolen. I tend to like jane yolen, and this book did not disappoint, even though it is cowritten by robert j. Click to read more about queen s own fool by jane yolen. The two authors have woven fiction and historical fact into a seamless tapestry. But nicola isnt an ordinary comedian tumbling and clowning before the. My fiveyearold son picked this book out from the library last week.
Jane yolen books list of books by author jane yolen. In rheims, in 1559, a troupe of street performers captures the eye of the radiant young queen mary. Queens own fool stuart quartet, book 1 by robert j. Andrews, scotland, with his wife, fantasy author deborah turner harris, and their three sons. By choosing to have one of the queens female foolsabout whom few facts are knownnarrate the story, yolen and harris have imbued history with personality. A novel of mary queen of scots stuart quartet by jane yolen, robert harris and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Queens own fool jane yolen june 26, 2012 by altheaann leave a comment. Queen s own fool by yolen, jane, harris, robert puffin, 2001 paperback paperback yolen on. Queens own fool by jane yolen overdrive rakuten overdrive. Nov 12, 2001 praise for queen s own fool based deeply in fact and full of detail both luscious and sordid. Queen s own fool stuart quartet, book 1 by robert j harris and jane yolen book cover, description, publication history. Queen s own fool paperback by jane yolen, robert harris.
Queens own fool november 12, 2001 edition open library. In the queen s own fool, a young girl in a traveling troupe apeals to the queen of france, mary queen of scots. Praise for queen s own fool based deeply in fact and full of detail both luscious and sordid. May 01, 2000 in rheims, in 1559, a troupe of street performers captures the eye of the radiant young queen mary. The queens own fool by jane yolen world to discover. Queens own fool by jane yolen and robert harris penguin. This is a good book about dragons, but not quite my favorite. Harrisyolen, america s hans christian andersen, with coauthor harris weave magic, mystery, and just the right amount of mayhem into this grand historical novel for young adults. In the book by yolen, a girl serves as fool to mary queen of scots. So we thought it might be useful for our readers to know some more about what is factual in the book. Buy the paperback book queen s own fool by jane yolen at indigo.
A novel of mary queen of scots by jane yolen online at alibris. Marys life could never be considered easy, leaving her home, marrying a. Queens own fool stuart quartet, book 1 by robert j harris and. The third book came out slightly later in 1998 and is titled the onearmed queen. In her scotland based quarted jane yolen writes witht the help of robert j. This is the story of mary queen of scots as seen through the eyes of her jester, or fool, an italian orphan named nicola. Yolen and harris spin a historical tale of great immediacy and impact. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The queens fool by philippa gregory and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This novel about mary queen of scots is told from the point of view of one of her three female jesters. Alta is a great goddess and has decided that she has come up with a unique solution for earths problems.
Chapter one queen s own fool by jane yolen and robert j. Queen s own fool stuart quartet 9780698119185 by yolen, jane. A novel of mary queen of scots by jane yolen and robert j. Queen s own fool by jane yolen, november 12, 2001, putnam juvenile edition, paperback in english. A novel of mary queen of scots stuart quartet reprint by jane yolen isbn. The story of queen marys tragic life is full enough of excitement, so we didnt have to invent any of that. Robert j harris when twelveyearold nicola leaves troupe brufort and serves as the fool for mary, queen of scots, she experiences the political and religious upheavals in both france and scotland. Queens own fool stuart quartet 0698119185 by yolen.
Wrede, bruce coville, and anne mccaffrey, among many others. Stuart quartet 01 queens own fool a novel of mary queen of. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Queens own fool an epic adventure about one of the most intriguing queens in history follows nicola ambruzzi, a poor court clown, who catches the eye of queen mary and becomes her confidante. Harris, robert and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Scottish writer bob harris and i worked on this book in scotland. Recently, i started indulging in a guilty pleasure the cws reign and once i binged watched the two seasons over a few weeks, i had to get more of the life of mary, queen of scots and preferably, something a little more historically accurate. Queens own fool a novel of mary, queen of scots by jane yolen. Queens own fool livros na amazon brasil 9780399233807. Ages 12 and up the dual title of this historical novel suggests.
Harrisyolen, americas hans christian andersen, with coauthor harris weave magic, mystery, and just the right amount of mayhem into this grand historical novel for young adults. I read a lot of jane yolens work when i was younger, and. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. A novel of mary queen of scots jane yolen, author, robert harris, author, robert j. The distinguished author of more than 170 books, jane yolen is a person of many talents. Discover other books like this, author exclusives, and more. Enjoyable ya historical fiction, from the point of view of mary, queen of scots court jester. She tells the tales of the commoners and their strugles to survive through an age in which the rules didnt always apply. Cover of queens own fool by jane yolen and robert j harris. Chapter one queens own fool by jane yolen and robert j. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
On the 2000 capitol choices noteworthy books for children list for fourteen and up. Before she knows it, nicola, an italian orphan much put upon by her uncle, the leader of the troupe, is taken to be marys own fool, and nicknamed jardiniere. He studied greek and latin at university and has had a varied career as a bartender, salesman, nurse, actor, game designer, and writer. Queens own fool stuart quartet, book 1 by robert j harris. But somehow, its like detective colombo even if you know how the story ends, you are hooked on how things could possibly have gone so wrong.
Queens own fool 2001 read online free book by jane yolen. Queen s own fool by yolen, jane, harris, robert puffin, 2001 paperback paperback skip to main content. Queens own fool stuart quartet, book 1 by robert j harris and jane yolen book cover, description, publication history. Harris 2000, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. In the queens own fool, a young girl in a traveling troupe apeals to the queen of france, mary queen of scots. Sister light, sister dark is the esteemed first novel in the great alta series by acclaimed writer jane yolen. The details of marys life are accurate, and most of the characters are based on real people. Jane yolen, author, robert harris, author, robert j. Queens own fool stuart quartet 0698119185 by yolen, jane. A discussion regarding queens own fool sometimes in an historical novel it is difficult for the reader to sort out the truths from the fictions. As fate takes mary from france to scotland and into confrontations with rebellious lords and devious advisors, nicola remains deep in the queen s circle, and later struggles to save her friend. It did remind me strongly of the dinosaur books, whi. See all books authored by jane yolen, including owl moon, and how do dinosaurs say good night.
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