About the Book: 

The course of true brotherhood never did run smooth!

1592. Meet Eddie Shakespeare, determined to follow his big brother William to London to become a player. 

Eddie’s plan is simple: 
1. Run away from home in Stratford.
2. Find his big brother Will in the city.
3. Act in London’s playhouses and win fame and glory.

As it turns out, the very last person the aspiring playwright William Shakespeare wants to see is his bothersome little brother, when he has more than enough worries of his own. 

But the truth is: William Shakespeare’s life is in danger.

And worse, only Eddie knows it.

Reviews: 

Praise for The Boy, The Witch & The Queen of Scots:

The Boy, The Witch & The Queen of Scots is a thrilling, gripping historical adventure. SUSAN BROWNRIGG, Children’s Author

It’s a great way to get history into children and even as an adult I learnt a lot. HELEN BYLES, Blogger

A true gem in children's literature, The Boy, the Witch & The Queen of Scots is a triumph that brings history to life in a way that both educates and entertains. MR RIPLEY, Blogger

The action started straight away which will hook children in. RACHEL BRUCE, Teacher and Historian

A fascinating glimpse into the past – perfect for the primary classroom. STEVEN KENYON, Teacher Educator for English and History

I was completely gripped by this page-turner! Barbara has tapped into a truly unique perspective of one of Scotland’s most fascinating eras! TRACY HARROWER-RENNIE, Teacher and Historian

A fascinating, historical adventure! I really enjoyed all of the twists and turns in the story and I loved that it was rooted in historical accuracy. The book contains many themes which would ignite and inspire children to learn more about this time period. I was kindly sent an early review copy and I found the plot very engaging and the characters were well written. The story telling made you feel like you were there, witnessing the plot first hand with Alexander and Lizzie! CASEY McCORMACK, GoodReads

Full of intrigue, adventure and treachery, it is totally gripping. HELEN, BookSirens

Information for teachers:

DOWNLOAD TEACHING RESOURCES

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The resources come in four parts:
Section 1: General activities (before starting the book, or throughout)
Section 2: Chapter-by-chapter comprehension, discussion and analysis questions and suggested cross-curricular activities
Section 3: Activities after reading the book
Appendix 1: Useful links
Appendix 2: National Curriculum areas covered in these resources
Appendix 3: Class set discounts and author website information,
including in-person and virtual author visits.

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About the Author:

BARBARA HENDERSON is an Inverness-based children’s writer and Drama teacher. Her energetic school visits take her across the length and breadth of Scotland, and sometimes beyond. As a teacher, she loves to get young people on their feet as they respond to stories. ‘Writing is like magic,’ she says. ‘I see something in my imagination, and I try to capture it by writing it down – nothing more than black marks on white paper. Much later, young people see these black marks on white paper and suddenly they see something too, feel something of their own. I cannot think of anything more special than that.’ Scottish by Inclination is Barbara’s first foray into adult non-fiction. She shares her home with her teenage son, her long-suffering husband and a scruffy Schnauzer called Merry.