This is my second read of Winter Break and it is the longest diary I have read so far. Victoria: May Blossom of Britannia is a royal diary focused on the young girl who would become one of England's most renowned rulers.
When the diary starts out young Victoria is blissfully unaware of how close she is to becoming Queen of England. She is trying desperately to understand all of the politics going on around her while trying to maintain a somewhat normal childhood.
The writing of this diary I think is done particularly well. I really feel that a young girl could have written it. The only problem I have found is that Victoria often gives nicknames to the people in her life and this makes it hard to keep track of who she is talking to or about and what their relationship is.
Also, the historical note in the back of the book and the other documents and supplemental information are great to really understanding Victoria's whole story. I had no idea that she was the longest reigning Queen in England's history!
More information on the novel for those who are interested:
- Publisher: SCHOLASTIC (2003)
- ISBN-10: 0439444624
- ISBN-13: 978-0439444620
hmm I have heard Dear America books were really good. I haven't read any, I'll have to try reading one sometime. Nice review :)
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