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Book cover Isabel: Jewel of Castilla
Carolyn Meyer (2000) , 200+ pages
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Historical
Castles, knights, parties, and offers of marriage. Sounds like a dream life? This is only part of the life of Princess Isabel of Spain in this story of diary entries based on her life in the mid-1400’s. Princess Isabel’s half-brother, King Enrique, controls her life and betrays her trust while his wife, Juana, would like to see her dead, and Isabel’s mother is mentally ill. When King Enrique receives offers of marriage for Isabel, his only concern is which one is best for the kingdom and he doesn’t care how Isabel feels about the matter. With spies everywhere, whom can Isabel trust to help her take control of her life? Read this book to find out!

Reviewed by: Donna / Mint Hill Library
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