Marie antoinette, princess of versailles by kathryn. Warrior queen of matamba, angola, africa, 1595 by patricia mckissack 2000 kaiulani. But in her entries she tells the life of an austrian princess is not all fun and games. Marie antoinette, princess of versailles, austriafrance, 1769 the royal diaries lasky, kathryn on. My book is about an thirteen year old princess name marie. I think everyone knows the basics of the marie antoinette storyan austrian princess who married the heir to the french throne, spent money lavishly and found herself at the focal point of court intrigue and revolutionary antimonarchy sentiment, and was beheaded in 1793. Includes information about the history of the period, a family tree, and contemporary. Motherhood had been metamorphosing marie antoinette into a more grounded and responsible woman. Kathryn lasky is the newbery honorwinning author of over one hundred books for children and young adults. Isbn 04390766678 plot summary marie antoinette is a year old girl with many more problems than typical teenage girls. Psychologically astute and packed with historical detail, this faux diary opens when marie antoinette then called maria antonia was a yearold youngster. Marie antoinette, princess of versailles young adult.
Upon the death of the king, she will become queen marie antoinette. Click to read more about marie antoinette, princess of versailles by kathryn lasky. Marie antoinette, princess of versailles by kathryn lasky. Nov 26, 20 marie antoinette, princess of versailles is a wonderful edition of the royal diary series. Includes information about the history of the period, a family tree, and contemporary portraits. Princess of versailles, austriafrance, 1769 by kathryn lasky online at alibris. See all books authored by kathryn lasky, including mary, queen of scots.
Born maria antonia, marie antoniette was the daughter of the empress maria theresa of habsburg. Princess of versailles, austriafrance 1769 by kathryn. Her pregnancies had necessitated several months absence from her usual round of gay amusements and she discovered that it was more fun to spend time with her children than it had been to play faro deep into the wee hours of the morning. Marie antoinette, princess of versailles by kathryn lasky online at alibris. To prepare her for this awesome responsibility, she must be. Newbery honor author kathryn lasky s marie antoinette is back in print with a gorgeous new package. An intimate view of history created by kathryn lasky, these books are fictional diaries of young girls who experience dramatic events. I think everyone knows the basics of the marie antoinette storyan austrian princess who married the heir to the french throne, spent money lavishly and found herself at the focal point of court intrigue and revolutionary antimonarchy sentiment, and was. Marie antoinette, princess of versailles, austriafrance, 1769. Lasky has done an excellent job of creating a very human character in the young marie antoinette one whom young readers will want to learn more about. Its hard to imagine that the sweet, downtoearth marie antoinette whom lasky portrays will turn into the frivolous materialist of history, and readers will have to make their peace with this issue.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The book was released by scholastic in april 2000 and republished in november 20 with new cover art. Kathryn lasky in 1769, thirteenyearold maria antonia josepha johanna, daughter of empress maria theresa, begins a journal chronicling her life at the austrian court and her preparations for her future role as. Princess of versailles, austriafrance 1769 lasky, kathryn on. This book is real diary entries of marie antoinette. I thought marie was simply a selfish, shallow, riches and jewels based woman, before i read the book. Princess of versailles, austriafrance, 1769 ebook written by kathryn lasky.
Being a princess, abstinenceonly education relationship status. Princess of versailles, austriafrance, by kathryn lasky quick free delivery in 214 days. To forge an incredibly powerful political alliance, thirteenyearold marie antoinette of austria is betrothed to dauphin louis auguste, who will one day be the king of france. Princess of versailles by kathryn lasky, part of scholastics the royal diaries series, is easily one of the most frequently named gateway novels that leads someone into an interest in marie antoinette, the french revolution, or even an overall interest in history.
In 1769, thirteenyearold maria antonia josepha johanna, daughter of empress maria theresa, begins a journal chronicling her life at the austrian court and her preparations for her future role as queen of france. Publication date 2000 topics marie antoinette, queen, consort of louis xvi, king of france, 17551793, marie antoinette, queen, consort of louis xvi, king of france, 17551793, kings, queens, rulers, etc, diaries publisher. Marie antoinette princess of versailles by kathryn laskymarie antoinette princess of versailles by kathryn lasky is a really fascinating. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Marie antonia of vienna has her whole life mapped out ahead of her. Marie antoinette, princess of versailles by lasky, kathryn. She is to marry dauphin louis auguste, eldest grandson of king louis xv.
Scholastic inc isbn 9780545315630 ebook 224 pages ages 8 to 12. Princess of versailles, austria france, 1769 et des. Marie antoinette princess of versailles by katheryn lasky. Princess of versailles, austriafrance, 1769 by kathryn lasky in the royal diaries historical fiction series. The peoples princess, hawaii, 1889 by ellen emerson white 2001. It was the second book in the series written by kathryn lasky. An interview with kathryn lasky about marie antoinette. It comes as no surprise that the book has been included in at least two of scholastics.
Marie antoinette, princess of versailles open library. Marie antoinette, princess of versailles, austriafrance, 1769 the royal diaries hardcover april 1, 2000 by kathryn lasky author visit amazons kathryn lasky page. Queen without a country, france, 1553, and the capture, and more on. Some are ordinary citizens, some are real princesses like elizabeth tudor. She was not yet expected to be married in every sense of the word. It describes her struggles with strange new customs, in particular the elaborate french court etiquette. But kathryn lasky has definitely produced the most consistently good books in the series, and for me marie antoinette. Princess of versailles is the fourth book in the royal diaries. She was obviously expected to run a country however. Princess of versailles the royal diaries view larger image. As his wife, she will be called marie antoinette and will be the highest princess of france. Still, a royal read that manages to both entrance and instruct.
Princess of versailles, austriafrance, 1769, kathryn lasky, 1998. Kathryn lasky books list of books by author kathryn lasky. Fortunately, her story is given plenty of context with an epilogue describing the history of the young queen after 1769, a historical note offering an 18thcentury context, a habsburgbourbon. Marie antoinette book omaha public library bibliocommons. Young marie antoinette is to be married off to the eldest grandson of the french king louis xv. Princess of versailles discussion guide a discussion guide for marie antoinette. Marie antoinette, princess of versailles, austriafrance, 1769 the royal diaries lasky, kathryn published by scholastic inc. Princess of versailles, austriafrance, 1769, in the royal diaries historical fiction series. Princess of versailles, austriafrance 1769 reprint by lasky, kathryn isbn. Lasky has done an excellent job of creating a very human character in the young marie antoinetteone whom young readers will want to learn more about. Apr 01, 2000 kathryn lasky has done a fine job of writing an interesting portrayal of a boring life marie antoinette was the funny looking princess of versailles who would become married and a queen at around 14 years old. Marie captures the isolation, the lavish parties and gowns, her struggle to find her place, and the years leading up her ascendance of the throne.
Marie antoinette, princess of versailles, austriafrance, 1769 young marie antoinette is to be married off to the eldest grandson of the french king louis xv. Grade 58lasky takes historical fact and weaves it into a sympathetic account of an adolescent marie antoinette. But in her entries she tells the life of an austrian princess is not all. Marie antoinette by kathryn lasky overdrive rakuten.
Kings, queens, rulers, etc, diaries, juvenile fiction. In 1769, thirteenyearold maria antonia josepha johanna, daughter of empress maria theresa, begins a journal chronicling her life at the austrian court and her. The royal diaries series is very hitormiss, being written by many different authors and sometimes telling about historical figures about whom little is known. Austriafrance, 1769 a book in the royal diaries my royal story series a novel by kathryn lasky. It was the second book in the series written by kathryn lasky, after elizabeth i. Princess of versailles, austria france, 1769 2000 about book. It was also released in mon histoire and my royal story. To prepare her for this awesome responsibility, she must be trained to write, read, speak french, dress, act.
Read to discover what her life is like in this book. Marie antoinette, princess of versailles kathryn lasky. Despite marie s nobility and lavish lifestyle, she comes off as an engaging and understandable adolescent though living under the tight domination of her imperious mother, the empress of the holy roman empire of the germanic nations, who. The title of my book is marie antoinette princess of versailles. The last grand duchess, russia, 1914 by carolyn meyer 2000 nzingha. In 1769, thirteenyearold maria antonia josepha johanna, daughter of empress maria theresa, begins a journal chronicling her life at the austrian court and her preparations for. Newbery honor author kathryn laskys marie antoinette is back in print with a gorgeous new package. Marie antoinette, princess of versailles is a wonderful edition of the royal diary series. Marie antoinette, princess of versailles book, 2000. Marie antoinette royal diaries my royal story by kathryn lasky. Princess of versailles, austriafrance 1769 by kathryn lasky 2000 anastasia.
She is set to be the queen of france and has much to learn before that happens. I remember when i was in high school and i first picked this book up. Despite maries nobility and lavish lifestyle, she comes off as an engaging and understandable adolescent though living under the tight domination of her imperious mother, the empress of the holy roman empire of the. Obviously, the book is based on her diary, if she had one. This book recalls her years before and during the early parts of her marriage with the dauphin, louis.
Marie antoinette, princess of versailles by kathryn lasky, 9780439076661, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the royal diaries. Marie antoinette book columbus metropolitan library. The book is an account of antonia marie antoinette before her marriage to louis xvi up until a year after her marriage. Antonias diary begins shortly before her politically arranged betrothal and marriage to louis auguste, dauphin of france.