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5.0 out of 5 stars Konigsburg makes history interesting., 20 Jan 1998

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This review is from: A Proud Taste for Scarlet and Miniver (Paperback)

Eleanor of Aquitane has been waiting in Heaven eight centuries for her second husband, Henry, to come up from his time in Hell. Now that there are enough lawyers in Heaven, Henry finally has a chance to come Up. Eleanor awaits the final judgment with Abott Suger, Henry's mother Matilda-Empress, and William the knight. Pretty soon, their conversation turns to telling about Eleanor's life. Each has a story to tell, including the former Queen of England herself.

This book is not to be missed. E. L. Konigsburg presents the history of the queen in an irresistable, fun manner. It's a pity that there are so few reviews for it here.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Everything is great., 24 April 2004

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This review is from: A Proud Taste for Scarlet and Miniver (Paperback)

I'm 10 years old. I really love this book. Eleanor was beautiful bothinside and outside. She loved poetry, music, and art. She was strong andalways fought bravely. She was a pioneer feminist.
I want to live likeEleanor. After 15 years a prisoner of the English Crown, she didn't loseanything. It's the real proud taste I want. Mrs. Konigsburg is Great!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Heaven!, 28 Dec 1999

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This review is from: A Proud Taste for Scarlet and Miniver (Proud Taste for Scarlet Minvr Nrf) (Hardcover)

I have been looking for this book for well over 20 years and am ecstatic at having found it at the press of a button. My mother always told me stories of history and got me interested, so when my teacher recommended this book in about 1975 at the International School of Geneva (I nearly called the junior library there to find out if they still have it!), I gobbled it up and it's stayed as my favourite history book ever since - the elegant black cat I had later for many years was named Eleanor in this book's honour. Now I am 35 years old and still love history, with the period prior to 1400 still a top favourite and I'm still reading history books, too, and have passed my love on to my three girls (who think I'm mad, nevertheless, for doing a dance about finding the book again!). Read, enjoy, and remember, our lives are based on history and humour!

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite books
Mother-in-laws, Abbot's, Marshal's, and Eleanor of Aquitaine herself, all narrate the life of Queen Eleanor while she patiently awaits the judging of her husband, King Henry II.

Published on 29 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars I think this book is WONDERFUL!!!!!
I really liked this book. It gives you a real-life veiw of the Middle ages,and is interesting. I don't think that the age that Amazon put on this book is correct. Read more

Published on 15 Jun 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars A book that turns historical information into comedy
I had to read this book for my 7th grade class and in my opinion, this book was only good for its informative history. Read more

Published on 5 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars What an awesome book!
E.L. Konigsburg's prose style is stylized, witty, and highly entertaining. She has created and developed a multitude of fascinating characters that sparkle with life and humor... Read more

Published on 27 Feb 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars The book was boring.
The book moved to slowly. There were too many people telling the story of Eleanor's life. I couldn't figure out who "I" was half the time in the story. Read more

Published on 26 Dec 1998

3.0 out of 5 stars A real mixed batch
I thought that this book was interesting, but it is not really a story. It is better than the history books but still not as good as it could of been. Read more

Published on 7 Nov 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars History I could get into
I read this book first as a young teen, then I re-read it periodicaly when I reached adulthood, and it never lost its shine. Read more

Published on 19 Oct 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars HUMOROUS HISTORICAL FACT AND HEAVENLY FICTION!
If this is historical, it is hysterical: give me more! What a delightful presentation of what is usually dry, historical fact. Read more

Published on 26 Aug 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars A fabulously hilarious book!
This book is wonderful...in fact, one of the best I've read! It's hilarious! It tells the incredibly funny but true story of Eleanor of Aquitaine, wife of two kings and mother... Read more

Published on 28 Feb 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the sort of book that will make child love history
This book is another unique book from a very talented author. The story is about one of history's great females, Elinor, who becomes both the queen of France and of England. Read more

Published on 26 Jan 1998

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