Connections to the Curriculum in English: This book helps students to gain experience of reading factual texts and to talk and write about the content. Furthermore, this Scottish tale gives students knowledge about Scottish history and, hence, contributes to developing their intercultural competence.
Author and publisher: Theresa Breslin, Floris Books
Summary: This book tells the story of how Mary, Queen of Scots escaped from the castle in Lochleven and later was imprisoned for many years by Queen Elisabeth I until she was beheaded.