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DescriptionLady Jane Hargrave is a reluctant maid of honour at the court of Queen Elizabeth I - but before she knows it she is appearing in a Shakespeare play, helping Francis Drake fight off the Spanish Armada and saving the Queen's life. This title lets you join Lady Jane on adventures in the real historical setting of Elizabethan England. Reviews"It is the vivid description of the battle which dominates the book and which the seven-plus will enjoy." (Newbury Weekly News)" Author descriptionJune Crebbin was a primary school teacher before taking early retirement to concentrate on her writing. She is the author of a number of books for children, including Jumping Beany (9781406305197), Saving Oscar (9781406301991), Invasion (9781406305029), The Train Ride (9780744547016) and Cows in the Kitchen (9780744569476), and she has edited story anthologies such as Horse Tales (9780744592788). A frequent visitor to primary schools, where she gives readings, talks and workshops, June lives in Leicestershire with her husband. |