Queen's Own Fool by Jane Yolen, Robert J. Harris

390 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional medium-paced

Description

Called La Jardiniere, a resourceful and clever jester to the queen's court, Nicola was a most unlikely person to end up "fool" and friend to Mary, Queen of Scots. But Nicola isn't an ordinary comedian clowning before the court; her sharp tongue is...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 100%
inspiring 100%
challenging 50%
hopeful 50%
informative 50%
sad 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.68

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