Patience, Princess Catherine

Brief Description: Will Catherine ever become queen? England anxiously awaits Prince Arthur s betrothedthe Spanish princess who will be its future queen. But when Arthur dies not long after the wedding, Catherine of Aragon s fate becomes uncertain. Will the king and Catherine s parents arrange a marriage with Arthur s brother, Henry, or will she return to Spain a widow? Through all this turmoil, the young princess s resolve remains unshaken: She will one day be England s queen . . . no matter how long it takes."Brief Description: In 1501 fifteen-year-old Catharine of Aragon arrives in England to marry Arthur, the eldest son of King Henry VII, but soon finds her expectations of a happy settled life radically changed when Arthur unexpectedly dies and her future becomes the subject of a bitter dispute between the kingdoms of England and Spain. Marc Notes: Gulliver books.; In 1501 fifteen-year-old Catharine of Aragon arrives in England to marry Arthur, the eldest son of King Henry VII, but soon finds her expectations of a happy settled life radically changed when Arthur unexpectedly dies and her future becomes the subject of a bitter dispute between the kingdoms of England and Spain. Review Quotes: "Those who like biography and historical fiction will enjoy this story that breathes life into the history of the Tudors."--"VOYA" "Meyer seamlessly provides details about customs and beliefs in bringing history to life."--"School Library Journal" "Creates a vivid portrayal of Catherine . . . [this] account enlarges the intricate tapestry of Meyers' Young Royals series."--"Booklist" Review Citations:

Ingram Children's Advance 07/01/2005 pg. 68 (EAN 9780152054472, Paperback)

Kliatt 09/01/2005 pg. 21 (EAN 9780152054472, Paperback)

Booklist 03/15/2004 pg. 1299 (EAN 9780152165444, Hardcover)

Kirkus Review - Children 04/01/2004 pg. 334 (EAN 9780152165444, Hardcover)

PW Notes and Reprints 05/31/2004 pg. 77 (EAN 9780152165444, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 07/01/2004 pg. 110 (EAN 9780152165444, Hardcover)

Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2004 pg. 222 (EAN 9780152165444, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 398 (EAN 9780152165444, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2004 pg. 398 (EAN 9780152165444, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 05/31/2004 (EAN 9780152165444, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Meyer, Carolyn Carolyn Meyeris the acclaimed author of more thanfifty books for young people. Her many award-winning novels include "Mary, Bloody Mary, " an ABA Pick of the Lists, an NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies, and an ALA Best Book for Young Adults; "Anastasia: The Last Grand Duchess", a New York Times bestseller; "White Lilacs", an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, an NYPL Best Book for the Teen Age, and an IRA Young Adults' Choice; and"Marie, Dancing, "a BookSense Pick"."Ms. Meyer lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Visit her website at www.readcarolyn.com.