Elizabeth I: Red Rose of the House of Tudor, England, 1544 by Kathryn Lasky

Elizabeth I: Red Rose of the House of Tudor, England, 1544

The Royal Diaries

Kathryn Lasky

238 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

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Description

Newbery Honor author Kathryn Lasky introduces readers to young Elizabeth I and the intrigue of her father's court from 1544-1546.

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Moods

informative 72%
lighthearted 36%
emotional 27%
reflective 27%
adventurous 9%
dark 9%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 9%
tense 9%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 25%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 30% | N/A: 10% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 22% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 44%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25% | N/A: 12%

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