Books Like The Plot to Kill a Queen
Families who loved The Plot to Kill a Queen by Deborah Hopkinson often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Plot to Kill a Queen by Deborah Hopkinson often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is searching for their own voice or feels like an outsider in a world governed by rigid rules. Set in the high-stakes court of Elizabethan England, it follows thirteen-year-old Emilia Bassano, a musician who must use her wit and courage to foil a deadly conspiracy. While it serves as a thrilling historical mystery, the heart of the story lies in Emilia finding her power as a young woman of color in a time when her agency was limited. It is a sophisticated but accessible choice for middle grade readers who enjoy intricate plots and themes of justice. Parents will appreciate the way it weaves real historical figures and early feminist themes into a page-turning adventure that celebrates bravery and the arts.
