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bookbrig's review against another edition
informative
2.25
I like that they opened with a person burning at the stake. Also, the chapter headings were completely, fantastically, awesomely hilarious, although I'm not certain they were supposed to be. I think I'll check out some of the others in this series, just for the history in a capsule novelty of it all. Plus, the covers are most excellent.
margaretann84's review against another edition
4.0
This was one of the more surprising books in the series. From the other books I've read about "Bloody Mary," I had her pegged as a horribly unlikeable person. This book, however, is somewhat less biased than the others I've read. I think students could really make a case for her not being totally evil. A good read.
4/5 on here, 8/10 for myself
4/5 on here, 8/10 for myself
rovertoak's review against another edition
4.0
I continue to be impressed with the Wicked History series. These slim volumes are packed with history embedded within the lives of murderous figures. Timelines, artwork, maps, and glossaries help to break up chapters. Here, the life of Mary "quite contrary" is told and her devotion to god, the poor and sick is juxtaposed with her desire to have every Protestant burned to death. Her father, King Henry, set quite an example for her!
mrsmaniscalco's review against another edition
4.0
An excellent biography for middle and high school students.
mermaidsherbet's review against another edition
dark
informative
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy and Violence
doc_k55's review against another edition
4.0
This is a well-written, comprehensive biography of Mary Tudor that portrays her as not just a killer of Protestants but also as a whole person: political pawn, musician, devout Catholic, etc. I read this with my nine year old, who was really unable to read this independently due to the complexity of the historical issues and the fact that she had no frame of reference for many of the terms used. However, the content was acceptable for her with some parental interpretation and assistance. All in, I do recommend this for young readers interested in the Tudor period. Probably grade 7 & up.
rovertoak's review
4.0
I continue to be impressed with the Wicked History series. These slim volumes are packed with history embedded within the lives of murderous figures. Timelines, artwork, maps, and glossaries help to break up chapters. Here, the life of Mary "quite contrary" is told and her devotion to god, the poor and sick is juxtaposed with her desire to have every Protestant burned to death. Her father, King Henry, set quite an example for her!
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