A true princess is a princess,
whether in a castle
or a cage...
When her father, Robert the Bruce, is crowned King of Scotland, Marjorie Bruce becomes a princess.
But Edward Longshanks, the ruthless King of England, captures Marjorie and keeps her prisoner in a wooden cage in the centre of a town square, exposed to wind, rain, and the bullying taunts of the townspeople.
Marjorie knows that despite her suffering and pain, she must stay strong: the future of Scotland depends on her...
Jane Yolen and Robert J. Harris bring to life a breathless chapter from Scottish history in this thrilling novel with an unforgettable young heroine.
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Jane has been called the Hans Christian Andersen of America and the Aesop of the twentieth century. She sets the highest standard for the industry, not only in the meaningful body of work she has created, but also in her support of fellow authors and artists. Her books range from the bestselling How Do Dinosaurs series to the Caldecott winning Owl Moon to po
More about Jane YolenRobert J. Harris was born and raised in Scotland. He studied Greek and Latin at university and has had a varied career. He designed the best-selling fantasy board game Talisman and is also the author of numerous short stories.
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