Books with title Victoria Rebels

Queen Victoria’s personal journals inform this “intimate and authentic portrait” (Booklist) of one of history’s most prominent female leaders.Queen Victoria most certainly left a legacy—under her rule as the longest reigning female monarch in history. But what was she really like? To be a young woman in a time when few other females held positions of power was to lead in a remarkable age—and because Queen Victoria kept personal journals, this historical novel from award-winning author Carolyn Meyer shares authentic emotional insight along with accurate information, weaving a fascinating story of intrigue and romance.

Queen Victoria’s personal journals inform this “intimate and authentic portrait” (Booklist) of one of history’s most prominent female leaders.Queen Victoria most certainly left a legacy—under her rule as the longest reigning female monarch in history. But what was she really like? To be a young woman in a time when few other females held positions of power was to lead in a remarkable age—and because Queen Victoria kept personal journals, this historical novel from award-winning author Carolyn Meyer shares authentic emotional insight along with accurate information, weaving a fascinating story of intrigue and romance.

Queen Victoria’s personal journals inform this captivating first-person novel about of one of history’s most prominent female leaders.Queen Victoria most certainly left a legacy—under her rule as the longest reigning female monarch in history, the British Empire was greatly expanded and significant industrial, cultural, political, scientific, and military changes occurred within the United Kingdom. To be a young woman in a time when few other females held positions of power was to lead in a remarkable age—and because Queen Victoria kept personal journals, this historical novel from award-winning author Carolyn Meyer shares authentic emotional insight along with accurate information, weaving a true story of intrigue and romance.

Ava’s third year at Dream Ring is lonely and strange without Victoria. Neptune’s beautiful scenery and mysterious adventures seem less magnificent without Victoria at her side. To prepare to get her best friend back, Ava and two friends attend the Battle School for Advanced Witches and Wizards. The new setting teaches them how to use their spells and powers more actively in encounters with Widdidorm. Their quirky trainer, Gesule, focuses on strengthening their bodies and powers. The school holds surprises, lessons, and a little romance. During her training, Ava develops a plan that could rescue Victoria and bring her back to Neptune. The idea is dangerous and puts more people at risk, but Ava is eager to do anything to rescue her best friend from Jupiter. Will she succeed?

Timid, eleven-year-old Dylis Rattenbury, afraid to cross the street without holding someone's hand, idolizes bold, free-spirited, indifferent Victoria Corcoran. When both are sent to boarding school, Dylis is miserable at being separated from her parents, while Victoria seems only concerned that boarding school does not provide room service. With their two roommates she forms a secret club, ostensibly to ward off the "evil forces" in the school, but privately to help get herself expelled."A boarding school story far from the old formula junior novel."Children's Books"An unusual and entertaining novel, well told."Publishers Weekly

After losing her parents, 14-year-old Victoria and her young twin brothers move in with their aunt. But soon after, Victoria is assaulted by her aunt's boyfriend. She runs away and has to survive life on the dangerous streets of Paraná, Argentina. Victoria crosses paths with murderous gangs and drug dealers, and even a dreaded drug lord called only The Captain. But with the help of newly found friends and her determination to survive, Victoria overcomes her difficulties and carves out a new life for herself and her little brothers.

The young Queen Victoria was brought up hidden from the world she would one day govern. In 1829, aged ten, Princess Victoria is a lonely little girl, but she is about to make a startling discovery. She is closer to the throne than she ever imagined. Spanning a year in Victoria's life, My Royal Story offers a fascinating insight into the childhood of a young princess.

After losing her parents, fourteen-year-old Victoria and her young twin brothers move in with their aunt. But shortly afterward, her aunt’s boyfriend attempts to assault her, and she runs away and learns to survive on the dangerous streets of Paraná, Argentina. Encountering a world of street kids, gangs and drug dealers, Victoria overcomes deprivation and great hardship. With the help of newly-found friends and her single-minded determination to survive, she carves out a new life for herself and her little brothers.

A short history of the life and times of Queen Victoria, one of Britain's most powerful and long-serving monarchs. With the advent of photography, Victoria and her family were the first 'visible' royals. Some of those photographic records are shown. From her surprise accession to the throne at 18, to her death 63 years later, learn about the world of Victoria and her people.