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''An engrossing fictionalised diary which breathes life into the bare facts of history.'' --The Sunday Times
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Cast your mind back, to the early years of the 20th century. To Russia. An endless country of icy wastes and dusty plains, of silvery birch trees and black earth. A country of extremes. Of unimaginable wealth and unspeakable poverty. Of excess and hunger, culture and cruelty. A country ruled for nearly 300 years by one family, long accustomed to power and privilege - the Romanovs. And born into that family is a girl, an ordinary sort of girl in many respects, but one swept up by extraordinary circumstances: her name is Anastasia Nicolaevna Romanov, the last Grand Duchess, and this is her diary. Accompany her on an incredible journey, as the world around her fragments and shatters -
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was one of the best books i have read this year.It mantains the age of the child(anastasia)well throughout the book. The pages are filled with her normal life around the palace on the first few pages and you wish that you could live the life that she is living.But then things take a turn for the worst.The one thing that shines through throughout the story is the cheeriness of annastasia's personality.When you finally think that all the heart-ache for the family is over something unbelieveable happens................
Elizabeth (11)
You have to read this book because the whole thing is just so utterly mesmorieing
Elizabeth (11)
You have to read this book because the whole thing is just so utterly mesmorieing
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Well written and researched - not for serious Russian/Romanoff students - maybe a good little introduction to Russian History for secondary school pupils.
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I saw this in a book shop when I was younger, I was about eight (Iam now eleven), I think, I was aprehensive about books about tragedies, because I had only been reading MALORY TOWERS books at the time so I dismissed that I wanted to read it.
Only a couple of days ago I was in the mood for a tragic sort of thing ( I would not think twice about reading sads stuff now), and I suddenly remembered this book.
It is a fictional diary of Anastasia Romonov, the last Grand duchess of Russia, she is bad at spelling, she likes practical jokes, Her life is a whirl of parties, strwaberry ice cream and Ice-skating, but if this seems a fairytale, it isn't. Russia is in turmoil and the common people are no longer enchanted by there princess. Her world is about to change for ever...
It was an enjoyable book, but I did not like the way charecters were portrayed, the Tsar was weak, Anastasia was silly, Tatiana was bossy etc etc.. I think that I liked Anastasia: The Last Grand Duchess (Royal Diaries) better.
Only a couple of days ago I was in the mood for a tragic sort of thing ( I would not think twice about reading sads stuff now), and I suddenly remembered this book.
It is a fictional diary of Anastasia Romonov, the last Grand duchess of Russia, she is bad at spelling, she likes practical jokes, Her life is a whirl of parties, strwaberry ice cream and Ice-skating, but if this seems a fairytale, it isn't. Russia is in turmoil and the common people are no longer enchanted by there princess. Her world is about to change for ever...
It was an enjoyable book, but I did not like the way charecters were portrayed, the Tsar was weak, Anastasia was silly, Tatiana was bossy etc etc.. I think that I liked Anastasia: The Last Grand Duchess (Royal Diaries) better.
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Sweet but lacking energy
This is a fictionalised diary of Anastassia, the Russian duchess murdered in the revolution. It covers about six years in her life, from when she is given the diary as a birthday... Read more
Published on 18 Feb 2007 by Children's writer
A moving account
I bought this book for my 11 year old daughter, who is a bookworm and loves history. She finished the book within two days, but obviously found the end upsetting. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2007 by Karrie
Rubies in the Snow: Diary of Russia's Last Grand Duchess
An intelligent and moving account of the teenage Grand Duchess' experiences during the closing months of the Russian Revolution.
A must for school reading lists.
A must for school reading lists.
Published on 11 Jan 2007 by S Carter
Generally pleasing
I brought and finished this book in one day, so as you can guess it is a very quick read, and I would pay no more than £XXX for it. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2007 by Mr. Mj Grant
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