Boy King

The Flashbacks series has been widely acclaimed: 'told from the perspective of a child whose situation elicits genuine interest and concern ... full of excitement ... a wealth of historical evidence is integrated in the narratives' - The Times Educational Supplement 'The Flashback series fleshes out the bare bones of history with stories giving an authentic sense of the period' - Guardian With strong male characters, the Flashbacks have huge boy appeal: even the most reluctant readers will relish these short, action-packed novels. The books firmly support the National Curriculum at Key Stage 2. This book includes an historical note, written by the author, clarifying the context of the story, and a glossary of specialist or historical terms. David Belbin combines fictional narrative with real quotes from people at the time

Young Edward VI is crowned king upon the death of this father, Henry VIII - but he is only nine years old. How can he fight his way through the treacherous adult world to claim his sovereignty? This story aims to present a balanced view of Edward VI, who is often portrayed as a sickly child.Young Edward VI is crowned king upon the death of his father, Henry VIII - but he is only nine years old. How can he fight his way through the treacherous adult world to claim the sovereignty he is entitled to? This thoroughly researched novel features some of best-known and most intriguing characters in English history - including, of course, King Henry VIII and his many wives. This story presents a balanced view of Edward VI, who is often portrayed as an unpleasant, rather sickly child, whose death was inevitable. Above all, it's a page-turning read not to be missed.