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Henry VIII was flamboyant, courageous and headstrong. His life spans a
fascinating, important period in history, in which he plays a crucial
part. This biography of Henry VIII looks further than the facts that
everyone knows - what was Henry like as a boy? How did he become the
man that he was?
Lives in Action is a series of
narrative biographies that recount the lives of some of the key figures
in history. Page-turning, thrilling plots that read like fiction will
keep the most reluctant reader hooked.
Henry VIII, one of the most famous and notorious kings of England, was flamboyant, courageous and headstrong. His life spans a
fascinating, important period in history, in which he plays a crucial
part.
This narrative biography gets deep into the gripping and dramatic chain of events.
Presentation of history in narrative form makes Lives in Action an accessible and appealing biography series.
Perfect for cross-curricular teaching.
Exciting well-written text by an established and respected author.
Biography is studied at KS2. Tudors are an important KS2 history topic.
Harriet is a Cambridge History graduate and had her first book published by Puffin when she was just
twelve. She is now an established author of children's books, including several titles in
Franklin Watts' Famous People, Famous Lives series.