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Patience, Princess Catherine (Young Royals #4)
England anxiously awaits Prince Arthur's betrothed--the Spanish princess who will be its future queen. But when Arthur dies not long after the wedding, Catherine of Aragon's fate becomes uncertain. Will the king and Catherine's parents arrange a marriage with Arthur's brother, Henry, or will she return to Spain a widow? Through all this turmoil, the young princess's resolv...more
Paperback, 208 pages
Published
January 1st 2009
by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
(first published May 1st 2004)
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This is the second book by Meyer that I read this year. The first was The Bad Queen. I wasn't as fond of that one as I am of Patience, Princess Catherine. I think Catherine of Aragon is one of the Tudor wives that gets pushed aside because Anne Boleyn is so much more interesting. This book is part of her Young Royals series, geared toward young adults.
Meyer really brought Catherine to life, and you really liked her and felt sorry for her, because she was a pawn in so many ways betwee...more
Meyer really brought Catherine to life, and you really liked her and felt sorry for her, because she was a pawn in so many ways betwee...more
After watching The Other Boleyn Girl, for some reason Queen Catherine just seemed to fascinate her, and that's one of the reasons I decided to read this book. Now I feel really, really sorry for Catherine.
She had many years of 'happiness' with Henry (according to this book) but she had such a ruff start, and a sad ending. All young girls dream of being a princess or queen, but for some reason I don't think that part never took really took quite the grip it did in other girls. When I played...more
She had many years of 'happiness' with Henry (according to this book) but she had such a ruff start, and a sad ending. All young girls dream of being a princess or queen, but for some reason I don't think that part never took really took quite the grip it did in other girls. When I played...more
I am a personal fan of Carolyn Meyer and her historic fiction. I would recommend her books to anyone who likes to read about women of power. Like most of Meyer's books, this book holds suspense and your always on the edge of your seat. This book holds a bit of violence.
"Patience, Princess Catherine" takes place in olden day England where Arthur son of king Henry is in line for the crown. Catherine, princess of spain, marries Arthur but soon discovers that her beloved husban...more
"Patience, Princess Catherine" takes place in olden day England where Arthur son of king Henry is in line for the crown. Catherine, princess of spain, marries Arthur but soon discovers that her beloved husban...more
I like this delightful series and have read most by this author. The books aren't really strictly historical, because they tell the royal's story in her own voice, but they are based on extensive research, with the people and actions and events based on up to date factual material. This one tells the story of Catherine of Aragon, and gives vivid pictures of Henry VIII and the people surrounding Catherine. These novels are aimed at middle school readers, but treat the serious sexual issues tha...more
The story does centralize more on Catherine’s life before she became Queen. If you’re a Tudor fanatic the story isn’t anything new, but different style of writing and the way Catherine is portrayed is always something interesting to read. The way Catherine is written in this book is well done and shows her gracefully turning into the strong woman she would become later in her life. You do see glimpses of the young naive girl who was used to being loved, and coddled by her mother and father. (Whi...more
not sure why this book is #4. these books do not have to be read in the order they were written in my opinion. knowing about the tudors i decided that chronologically, this book would actually be first. so i read it first. i liked it. shows a different perspective of king henry viii, he's not the jerk history makes him out to be in this book and that was interesting. makes you wonder. catherine's character is just like i imagine she was in real life. humble, patient, strong and beautiful. intere...more
Catherine of Aragon was a young Spanish princess known as Catalina when she left her home in the summer of 1501 to sail to England. Catherine had known since childhood that she was betrothed to Prince Arthur, heir to the throne of England, and that one day she would have to leave Spain to marry him. Now that she is fifteen, that day has come. Arriving in England, Catherine has hope for her future. Arthur appears kind, and it seems they will at least be friends. But due to Arthur's poor health, t...more
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This is a short and simple read about Catherine of Aragon’s journey and arrival to England as a teenager to marry Arthur, Prince of Wales. The story recounts her trials and her short marriage to Arthur and his subsequent death. Up until then, everything in England had been going swimmingly for Catherine. Even though she eventually gains another respite, Arthur’s death marks the beginning of years upon years of hardship for Catherine.
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Princess Catherine of Aragon comes from Spain to England to marry Princess Arthur, heir to the English throne. Unfortunately, Catherine and Arthur can't consumate their marriage, and soon Arthur dies. As a widow after six months of marriage, Catherine is alone in a strange country. Alternately betrothed to Prince Henry, then unbetrothed, Catherine must wait until the King dies before she can marry King Henry VIII.
This book is a pretty good read. There are a couple of places that you might want to review before letting your teens read it, but it isn't as strong as an Eva Ibbotson book. Meyer is consistent in her handling of historical heroines and their lifestyles. While fun to read, I did keep thinking about how grateful I was for hot showers, modern laundry, and space heaters the whole time. All in all, a good book.
Just as readable as Meyer's other "Young Royals" books. This one tells the story of Catherine of Aragon, first wife of Henry VIII. Meyer gives an indication of the controversy brought about by Henry's annulment proceedings, but it's obvious who she believes - in this telling, Catherine's marriage to Prince Arthur is never consummated & Henry knows it, making all his later professed heart-burning about the invalidity of his marriage on religious grounds specious at best & a blatant self...more
It was interesting to learn more about Queen Catherine. I know I learned about the Tudors in high school, but I really don't remember much so I enjoyed the chance to understand the history a little more. It was a very easy read, probably geared toward about the 6th grade level, but I enjoyed reading it. It made me want to learn more about the time period and read something that goes more in depth.
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It is a really good history book. It helps me learn about queens and princesses of England that I don't know about. It tells me stuff I have not heard and some stuff I have heard about Catherine. It is a really, really awesome book!
Princess Catherine is Catherine of Aragon who married Henry VIII and was divorced by him so he could marry Anne Bolyen. This is the story of how she came to England from Spain and married Henry's older brother and all that followed when he died soon after their marriage. Very fast and easy read.
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I really liked this book, it was biting and had some emotion. But he book made Catalina look like an IDIOT. Overall the book was excellent and helped me on a test in social studies.
More easy reading on Elizabethan history. King Henry's first wife was a great lady who left home and family to marry King Henry and in spite of him kept her dignity and honor to the end.
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very good book. i actually thought it was awesome. I felt so bad for Catalina. She had such a horrible life even tho there were some good parts to it.
It wasn't as interesting as the other books b/c i don't like Catherine.
Even though there were some tough words in this book I really liked it.
I'm convinced I could never had lived in England during this time period.
Henry VII was fickle! He was playing the game of politics...
good, young royal story! real informative about princess catherine
Great taste of history for young people.
Definitely the most boring of all the Young Royal books. But it still gets 3 stars from me, because I love the Tudors so much.
Best book in the Royals series
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marked it as to-read
i need to read this one too!!!!!!!!
:) great book
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