Four Children's Books, Scholastic, The Royal Diaries Series, Isabel, Anastasia, Nzingha, Kaiulani, Historical Fiction, First Editions

Four Children's Books, Scholastic, The Royal Diaries Series, Isabel, Anastasia, Nzingha, Kaiulani, Historical Fiction, First Editions

Four wonderful children's hardcover books called Isabel, Anastasia, Nzingha, and Kaiulani. The 'Royal Diaries' is a series of historical fiction novels aimed at girls aged 8-14. Each book is written in the form of a diary of a young woman's life during an important event or time period in history. All four of these books are First Editions - First Printings. The pages are all gold edged.

Isabell - Jewel of Castilla by Carolyn Meyer

King Enrique of Spain sees his 14-year-old sister, Princess Isabel, as a pawn to be used to strengthen his rule over the kingdom. He tries to marry her off to any patron who would benefit his political cause. Luckily, Isabel manages to escape each unfavorable suitor, avert danger from warring forces in the land, and find the one man whom she actually wants to marry.

Originally published: 2000

Anastasia - The Last Grand Duchess by Carolyn Meyer

Thirteen-year-old Anastasia is the youngest daughter of Czar Nicholas II, ruler of Russia. It's a fairy tale life — until everything changes with the outbreak of war between Russia and Germany. As Russia enters WWI, hunger and poverty grows among the peasants, and soon they are not pleased with their ruler. While the czar is trying win a war and save their country, the country is turning on the royal family. When her father and the rest of the family are imprisoned by the Bolsheviks, suddenly Anastasia understands what this war is costing the people. In the pages of her diary, Anastasia chronicles the wealth and luxury of her royal days, as well as the fall from power, and her uncertain fate.

Originally published: 2000

Nzingha - Warrior Queen of Matamba by Patricia McKissack

In 1595, Nzingha is the strong, intelligent daughter of the Ngola (leader) of the Mbundu people of Ndongo (in modern-day Angola), loyal to her people and willing to fight for them. Unfortunately, because she is a girl, her brother is the favored child, in training to become the next Ngola, even though he is whiny, stupid, and slow (according to Nzingha). But Ajala, a respected seer, believes that Nzingha is destined to be the leader of Ndongo, and begins preparing her for this future. Nzingha's father fights to keep the Portuguese from taking over their homeland, yet it is Nzingha, ultimately, who acts as the go-between for her people and the Portuguese, negotiating acceptable relations in order to keep peace and power for the Mbundu.

Originally published: 2000

Kaiulani - The People's Princess by Ellen Emerson White

In their hope to restore the Hawaiian way of life and the toppled monarchy, the people turn to Princess Kaiulani, a young girl who chronicles the tumultuous years following Hawaii's forced annexation to the United States.

Originally published: 2001

Size:
7¾ inches in length
5½ inches in width
Published by Scholastic -- 2000 & 2001 -- All Four First Editions

These books are in very good condition. The bindings are tight. There are no marks in the book. No staining or marks on the covers. Three have very little shelf wear, the fourth one (Isabel) has a dentation on the bottom of the front cover.

A great gift idea for any young girl who loves to read.

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