VIII by Harriet Castor (author) (UK edition)

Destined for greatness – tormented by demons. VIII (Eight) is the untold story of Henry VIII, a gripping examination of why he turned from a charismatic teenager to the cruel tyrant he became in later life. Hal is a young, handsome and gifted warrior, who believes he has been divinely chosen to lead his people. But throughout his life, he is haunted by a ghostly apparition, and, once he rises to power, he turns to murder and rapacious cruelty.

Product Details

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781848775008

Publisher

Templar Publishing

Date published

April 1st, 2012

Accelerated Reader

AR book level: 5.2; Middle years plus; 14.0 points

Other details

400 pages

Condition

New

UK edition

Author/Illustrator

Harriet Castor

We haven’t approached an author for the series yet, but the proposed author is Harriet Castor. Harriet trained as a ballerina before going to Cambridge University. She worked as an editor at Puffin and Usborne before leaving to become a full-time writer. She has written many ballet stories including a series of books for older children entitled ‘Ballerinas’ (Hodder) and Ballet Magic (Colour Young Puffin). She has also written titles for the Sleepover series.

Reviews

Ian, Book Club Review Team
on 19 April 2012

Couldn't put it down!

This book speculates on the life of one of the world's most famous kings as a boy. It shows us how it was possible for Henry VIII to become so tyrannical and we sympathise with him. I thought the plot was excellent and I couldn't put it down!

5 out of 5