King Henry VIII, 1491-1547

This storybook introduces 7-11 year olds to the young King Henry as a popular 17-year old boy who was both sporty and good at his studies, who liked to be the best at everything he did.

The book gives an account of Henry's controversial deeds - the dissolution of England's monasteries and the religious break with Rome, as well as the famous scandals surrounding his six wives - in a straightforward narrative style that 7-11 year olds will find easy to follow.

Details about family life in Tudor Times will allow young readers to get a feel for Henry VIII's England, and interesting facts such as the number of people that the King burned to death, and the strange pets that his wives kept, will ensure that young readers are kept entertained.