A short chapter book about life inside Buckingham Palace in 1841.

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This book is written in a simple first-person manner that is intended to bring the reader into the story as directly as possible. It is part of a series of books known as the 'I was there' books that hope to teach history to children. The book is well-written and it manages its purpose well. It is engaging and informative. Young readers feel like they are living through the events of the book.

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These books are light and accessible, early readers can read them on their own and get a feeling of life in the past. A worthwhile series that is pleasant to read.

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The stories are engaging and still gentle, so you could read this book aloud to a child as young as five.

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