About This Book
This historical fiction chapter book, part of the 'My Royal Story' series, invites young readers into the private world of Princess Victoria at age ten. Written in a diary format, it chronicles a pivotal year in her life as she grapples with loneliness and the surprising revelation of her proximity to the throne. It's an engaging way to introduce children to British history and the life of a future monarch, exploring themes of identity, duty, and resilience.
The young Queen Victoria was brought up hidden from the world she would one day govern. In 1829, aged ten, Princess Victoria is a lonely little girl, but she is about to make a startling discovery. She is closer to the throne than she ever imagined. Spanning a year in Victoria's life, My Royal Story offers a fascinating insight into the childhood of a young princess.
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Discussion Prompts
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How do you think Victoria felt being kept 'hidden from the world'? Have you ever felt lonely or different?
2
What responsibilities do you think a queen has? How do you think Victoria prepared for them?
3
If you kept a diary, what kinds of things would you write in it?
4
How did Victoria's life as a princess compare to the lives of other children her age during that time?
5
What does it mean to have a 'destiny'? Do you think people have destinies?
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