'People need bicycles in this place.' (The young Princess Elizabeth when she found how long the corridors at Buckingham Palace were.) A fascinating look at the life of Queen Elizabeth II. Readers will find out all about her childhood, her relationships with her parents, sister, husband Prince Philip, children and grandchildren. The book talks about how Elizabeth's role as monarch has changed from the time of her coronation in 1953 right up to the present day. Containing quotation panels, including letters and diary extracts. Also includes a date chart, glossary and index.

 

This book is part of a book series called Famous Lives .

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2002 by Hachette Children's Group .

Sara Barton-Wood is a freelance writer and journalist. As a reporter for national newspapers in London, she covered many royal stories. Now she writes non-fiction books for children. She lives in Norfolk with her husband and son.