About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels stifled by rules or is struggling with a sense of isolation within their family. It is an excellent choice for young readers who are beginning to show an interest in leadership, history, or the idea of overcoming a restricted childhood. This Usborne Young Reading biography follows Victoria from her lonely upbringing under the Kensington System, through her sudden accession to the throne at eighteen, and into her long reign and marriage to Prince Albert. It balances the grandeur of royalty with the very human emotions of a girl finding her voice. Written for primary and intermediate readers, it offers a perfect entry point into historical nonfiction, focusing on themes of independence and the weight of responsibility. Parents will appreciate how it humanizes a historical icon, showing that even the most powerful leaders once felt small and unheard.
