The Dangerous Lives of the Jacobites: Fact-tastic Stories from Scotland's History

by Linda Strachan, Darren Gate (Illustrator)

Overview

Who were the Jacobites and what were they fighting for? Step into the shoes of siblings Rob and Aggie, young Jacobites living in the Scottish Highlands in 1745, the year of the final Jacobite Rising.

From the battlefield to the croft, each easy-to-read chapter mixes Rob and Aggie's stories with timelines, maps, diagrams and illustrations to create a fact-tastic account of the Jacobite Risings, which is both fun and emotionally engaging for younger readers.

Take a journey through time and find out:

• Who was Bonnie Prince Charlie and why was a young man from Italy leading the fight for the Scottish crown?
• What happened at the earlier failed Risings, and why did the Jacobites keep fightin?
• How can you turn a kilt into a sleeping bag?
• What really happened at the Battle of Culloden?
• Who were the Redcoats?
• How did the Jacobite Risings change Scotland for evr?

The Dangerous Lives of the Jacobites continues the brilliant Fact-tastic series, which blends together intriguing facts and fascinating fiction to bring the most exciting, gruesome and crucial moments of Scottish history alive for young readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781782506195
Publisher:	Floris Books
Publication date:	07/18/2019
Series:	Fact-tastic Stories from Scotland's History , #2
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	19 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Linda Strachan is an award-winning author of over 70 books, including the bestselling Hamish McHaggis series, novels for older children and many educational titles. An inspirational speaker in schools, libraries and at conferences, in the UK and as far afield New Zealand, Linda is also a Patron of Reading and former Chair of the Society of Authors in Scotland.

Darren Gate is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Glasgow. He won the Kelpies Design and Illustration Prize in 2016, and was shortlisted for the Bologna Children’s Book Illustration Prize. He has illustrated several books for children, including A Secret Diary of the First World War (Floris Books).

Editorial Reviews

'The Dangerous Lives of the Jacobites [...] mixes first-person narratives with nuggets of well-chosen information and fantastic artwork from Darren Gate. Rob's experiences come alive on the page as the reader is pulled not only into the thick of battle but also discovers the intricacies of life for ordinary people in the 18th century. Rob's sister Aggie remains home in the Highlands but her narrative adds a depth and richness to the book which I found delightful. A delightful book that readers will enjoy not only for its educational value but also for its page-turning action!'
– Saviour Pirotta, author of the Ancient Greek Mysteries series

'I like the story about Rob and Aggie, and about fighting for Bonnie Prince Charlie. It s as I usually say; it helps to understand history when you meet and get to know and like some of the people who were involved at the time I reckon this kind of book will work very well in a classroom, helping to explain history.'
– Bookwitch

Praise for the Fact-tastic Scottish History series:

'This short, accessible and extremely informative read deserves a place in the library of every school in the country Essential reading for every Scottish pupil.'
– North of Scotland Newspapers on A Secret Diary of the First World War

'This is a book that deserves to be read.'
– Jane Sandell, Young People's Librarian on A Secret Diary of the First World War

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