New Releases by Carolyn Meyer

A complicated and much-hated Tudor queen tells her side of the story in this engaging novel of Anne Boleyn. Anne Boleyn was born without great beauty, wealth, or title, but she has blossomed into a captivating young woman—and she knows it. Determined to rise to the top, she uses her wiles to win the heart of England''s most powerful man, King Henry VIII. Not satisfied with the king''s heart, however, she persuades Henry to defy everyone—including his own wife—to make her his new queen. But Anne''s ambition would prove to be her fatal flaw. Named a New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age, among other honors, Doomed Queen Anne is part of the historical fiction Young Royals series that has illuminated the youthful lives of Europe''s most compelling—and sometimes, infamous—queens and princesses.

From the New York Times-bestselling author:She is the wealthiest and most envied girl in all of Italy—but she yearns for freedom… Young Catherine de'' Medici is the sole heiress to the entire fortune of the wealthy Medici family. But her life is far from luxurious. After a childhood spent locked away behind the walls of a convent, she joins the household of the pope, where at last she can be united with her true love. But, all too soon, that love is replaced with an engagement to a boy who is cold and aloof. It soon becomes clear that Catherine will need all the cunning she can muster to command the respect she deserves as one of sixteenth-century France''s most powerful queens, in this riveting historical novel in the Young Royals series. “This captivating tale of the rise of this Italian merchant family is seldom portrayed, and it plays out delightfully in this well-written novel.”—School Library Journal “A sympathetic, engrossing portrait of a noble girl who, later in life, became a feared queen…With meticulous historical detail, sensitive characterizations, and Catherine''s strong narration, Meyer''s memorable story of a fascinating young woman who relies on her intelligence, rather than her beauty, will hit home with many teens.”—Booklist Includes a family tree

A novel in diary form in which the youngest daughter of Czar Nicholas II describes the privileged life her family led up until the time of World War I and the tragic events that befell them.

"A charming introduction to the thrill of creating something with fabric and thread . . . Great for aspiring sewists of all ages!" (Gretchen Hirsch, author of Gertie''s New Book for Better Sewing) Sewing is a skill that''s both fun and functional, and there''s no better way to get started than with jolly Miss Patch! She learns how to thread a needle, cut patterns, and sew a fine seam by hand. With the help of Miss Patch, and the book''s many diagrams and amusing drawings, beginning sewists can learn to make a pillow, a bag, a patchwork quilt, an apron, and even simple clothes. Originally published in 1969, this is a timeless introduction to the pleasures of sewing. "Overall, this book was nicely put together and included an introduction to sewing which was perfect for young girls and boys . . . It was creative and fun to look through." — Sweetly Made (Just for You)

The bestselling author of the Young Royals books "delves into Greek mythology with a retelling of the Trojan War from the point of view of Hermione" ( Booklist). What is it like to be the daughter of the most beautiful woman in the world? Hermione knows . . . her mother is Helen of Troy, the famed beauty of Greek myth. Helen is not only beautiful but also impulsive, and when she falls in love with charming Prince Paris, she runs off with him to Troy, abandoning her distraught daughter. Determined to reclaim their enchanting queen, the Greek army sails for Troy. Hermione stows away in one of the thousand ships in the fleet and witnesses the start of the legendary Trojan War. In the rough Greek encampment outside the walls of Troy, Hermione''s life is far from that of a pampered princess. Meanwhile, her mother basks in luxury in the royal palace inside the city. Hermione desperately wishes for the gods and goddesses to intervene and end the brutal war—and to bring her love. Will she end up with the handsome archer Orestes, or the formidable Pyrrhus, leader of a tribe of fierce warriors? And will she ever forgive her mother for bringing such chaos to her life and the lives of so many others? " Beauty''s Daughter burrows into the recent interest in Greek mythology and builds a fictional account of the young woman''s quest to find her lost love." — VOYA "This title would make a great pairing for students studying Greek mythology or reading the Iliad or Odyssey and will appeal particularly to students interested in ancient history." — School Library Journal

A young working girl comes of age in the American West in this “fast and interesting” historical novel for fans of the Dear America and American Girl series (School Library Journal) In 1926, droves of Americans traveled by train across the United States to visit the West. They ate at Harvey Houses, where thousands of well-trained waitresses provided first-class service. The Waitresses: The Journal of a Harvey Girl tells the first-person story of one spunky girl, Kitty Evans, as she faces the often funny and painful experiences she and fellow waitresses Cordelia and Emmy endure. As Kitty writes about her escapades, a loveable teenager emerges; she embraces adventure, independence, her position as a Harvey Girl, and a freelance writing career. In this fast-paced novel, best-selling author Carolyn Meyer, who has visited and researched several Harvey Hotels, brings together an unforgettable heroine with the universal themes of friendship, identity, and young love.

Convicted of plotting against her cousin Queen Elizabeth I of England and awaiting execution in 1587, Mary Stuart, queen of Scotland, recounts her life story, including becoming a widow at age eighteen and her brutal campaign to regain her sovereignty after being stripped of her throne.

In today''s fast-paced, multi-tasking work environments, successful communication means more than getting the message across: it means getting noticed and getting results. Communicating for Results: A Canadian Student''s Guide offers practical, classroom-tested instruction not only in grammar but in the rhetorical techniques and persuasive strategies that students need to become effective writers and speakers. Its hands-on, skills-based approach uses models, organizational plans, workshops, discussion forums, quick-reference guides, and checklists to simplify the writing process while banishing writer''s block and easing fears about public speaking. Designed to make effective communication achievable in even the most demanding workplace environment, Communicating for Results is equally suitable for classroom use and personal desktop reference.

In today''s fast-paced, multi-tasking work environments, successful communication means more than getting the message across: it means getting noticed and getting results. Communicating for Results: A Canadian Student''s Guide offers practical, classroom-tested instruction not only in grammar but in the rhetorical techniques and persuasive strategies that students need to become effective writers and speakers. Its hands-on, skills-based approach uses models, organizational plans, workshops, discussion forums, quick-reference guides, and checklists to simplify the writing process while banishing writer''s block and easing fears about public speaking. A bonus CD packaged with the text features an invaluable package of additional resources, including information on and examples of informational and analytical reports and 26 full-text models of different kinds of professional communication. Designed to make effective communication achievable in even the most demanding workplace environment, Communicating for Results is equally suitable for classroom use and personal desktop reference.

The acclaimed author of "Mary, Bloody Mary" has penned a powerful historical novel about a little-known but gifted musician who becomes lost in the shadow of her younger brother.

In Stratford-upon-Avon in the sixteenth century, Anne Hathaway suffers her stepmother''s cruelty and yearns for love and escape, finally finding it in the arms of a boy she has grown up with, William Shakespeare.

In Stratford-upon-Avon in the sixteenth century, Anne Hathaway suffers her stepmother''s cruelty and yearns for love and escape, finally finding it in the arms of a boy she has grown up with, William Shakespeare.

A tender story of mother-daughter relationships over three generations unfolds amid secrets and revelations.

Carolyn Meyer, author of best-selling ROYAL DIARIES Isabel and Anastasia, now brings to the series this compelling story of Kristina, The Girl King, from 17th-century Sweden. Upon discovering that their newborn infant was, in fact, female and not male as first thought, Queen Marie Eleonore wailed inconsolably and King Gustavus Adolphus declared, nevertheless, that the child be raised as a prince. At age six, upon the death of her father, the child Kristina, was proclaimed King of Sweden, with regents assigned to council until she assumes the throne at age eighteen. And indeed, her life followed her father''s plan. We meet Kristina when she''s almost twelve years old and eschewing feminine practices but reveling in the study of military tactics,

A " gripping historical drama" that tells the story of young Elizabeth Tudor''s journey to the throne—and her fierce rivalry with her half sister ( School Library Journal). Imprisonment. Betrayal. Lost love. Murder. What more must a princess endure? Elizabeth Tudor''s teenage and young adult years during the turbulent reigns of Edward and then Mary Tudor are hardly those of a fairy-tale princess. Her mother has been beheaded by Elizabeth''s own father, Henry VIII. Her jealous half sister, Mary, has her locked away in the Tower of London. And her only love interest betrays her in his own quest for the throne... Told in the voice of the young Elizabeth and ending when she is crowned queen, this novel in the exciting Young Royals series explores the relationship between two sisters who became mortal enemies. New York Times-bestselling author Carolyn Meyer has written an intriguing historical tale that reveals the deep-seated rivalry between a determined girl who became Elizabeth I, one of England''s most powerful monarchs—and the sister who tried everything to stop her.

Meyer crafts a gripping rags-to-riches account of the tumultuous childhood of Mary Tudor, the eldest daughter of King Henry VIII, whose life turns from riches to rags after Henry divorces her mother, Catherine of Aragon.

While waiting anxiously for others to choose a husband for her, Isabella, the future Queen of Spain, keeps a diary account of her life as a member of the royal family.

A fourteen-year-old Jewish girl goes to live with her father and stepmother in a small town and soon finds herself the center of a civil rights battle when she objects to the high school band marching in the formation of a cross.

From a master of historical fiction Carolyn Meyer comes the moving tale, based on a true story, of a white woman who lived her life among the Comanche Indians, married the chief, and in 1861 was captured along with her daughter and returned against her will to a white settlement.

When seventeen-year-old Denny, who is black, falls in love with his white stepsister and her father throws him out, he drives cross-country to find his own father, whom he barely knows.

The author recounts her visit to South Africa where she interviewed numerous young people, both black and white, to find out what growing up is like in a country torn apart by racial strife.

Information on how masks have been used by various peoples over the centuries and directions for making similar masks out of easily available materials.

Describes the life of Alaskan Eskimos and their dilemma in trying to reconcile the white man''s ways with their ancient culture.

Retells nine familiar Bible stories accompanied by instructions for making relevant projects such as wall hangings, pillows, and stuffed toys.

Traces the history of spinning and weaving, patchwork and quilting, silversmithing, jewelry making, glassblowing, pottery, woodworking, and bookbinding and examines the lives of two or three artisans working in each craft.

Instructions and patterns for making a number of items by crocheting, knitting, weaving, and by macramé.