About this title: This fictionalized biography of Eleanor of Aquitaine takes place in heaven while she waits for her dear husband King Henry II to arrive. To pass the time, Eleanor, her mother-in-law and her priest take turns reminiscing about both the good and bad times in Eleanor's life, giving the reader an unusual and amusing look at her and the Middle Ages.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Atheneum Books
Date Published: 1985
ISBN-13:9780689301117ISBN:0689301111
Description: Good in good dust jacket. Good, In good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 208 p. Contains: Illustrations. Ex-Library expected imperfections. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Holiday House
Date Published: 1977
ISBN-13:9780689704291ISBN:0689704291
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Name on first page. Other pages unmarked. Light edge wear. Pages are tanning at edges. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Yearling
Date Published: 1985-03-01
ISBN-13:9780440472018ISBN:0440472016
Description: Good. Text in good condition. Cover has a few impression marks. Cover is slightly worn around the edges. Pages are tanning around the edges. Inside of front and back cover are tanning. read more
Description: Good. 1973 1st Ed. Atheneum Hardcover with dust jacket in protective mylar cover--Ex-Library with stamps, markings--DJ taped to book--Pages lightly aged--Light wear. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Atheneum Books
Date Published: 1973
ISBN-13:9780689704291ISBN:0689704291
Description: Konigsburg, E. L. mild shelf-wear, a nice reading copy, no marks or tears. 208 p.; 0.90" x 8.70" x 5.65". Proud Taste for Scarlet Minvr Nrf, 1. Juvenile reading level. read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Dell Publishing Company
Date Published: 1973
Description: Good. Ex-library. 138-w Books rated "Good" may have some notes, underlining, or highlighting. These books also may contain the previous owner's name, stamp, sticker, or gift inscription, or may be library discards. read more
Description: Good. Light shelf wear and minimal interior marks. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Description: Very good. Book has appearance of light use with no easily noticeable wear. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Description: Good. Light shelf wear and minimal interior marks. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Yearling
Date Published: 1985
ISBN-13:9780440472018ISBN:0440472016
Description: Acceptable. MAY HAVE COVER WEAR, SPINE CREASES, HIGHLIGHTING, UNDERLINING & PAGES YELLOWED FROM AGE. FASTER SERVICE FROM US! ! ! read more
"As a big Eleanor of Aquitaine fan AND E.L. Konigsburg fan, how did I miss this book all these years? I liked the spin she put on some of the characters, but in general, there wasn't anything new here for me. It would be a nice introduction to the period for someone who wasn't familiar with that part of history."
"Loved this--except for the frame. The subjects of Heaven and Hell are a bit serious for this kind of light treatment. The book does have lots of fascinating historical narratives. What interesting times Eleanor of Aquitaine lived in! But some of it comes across as "telling" instead of showing. Makes me want to read more of the history."
"The life of Eleanor of Aquitaine as told by three different narrators in Heaven. I picked up this book because I love European History and other works by Konigsburg. I personally enjoyed the book, but couldn't see many children or young adults reading/liking it."
"For a young-adult book about the life of the first Plantagenets, this was pretty good - well paced, interesting for an overview, and not sparing on the general opinions of the time in favor of more PC ideas. William the Bastard is called thus, John is referred to as a pustule and other unpleasant things, Richard is probably lauded more than he warrants, but as a story told from the POV of Eleanor and those close to her that's not terribly surprising. It's a nice bit of historical fiction for kids and people who know little about this period in English history."
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