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Series: Montmaray Journals


Cover art for THE FITZOSBORNES AT WAR
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 9, 2012

"Absorbing, compelling and unforgettable. (author's note) (Historical fiction. 12 & up)"
War has been declared, and the young, royal, exiled FitzOsbornes are immediately in the thick of things as Cooper's Montmaray Journals trilogy comes to its conclusion. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 5, 2011

"Multilayered and engrossing, Cooper's tale alternates between frothy fun and heartbreaking seriousness with utter mastery. (author's note) (Historical fiction. YA)"
Having narrowly escaped the Nazi bombing of their miniscule island kingdom, the young impoverished royal family of Montmaray is living in exile in England with their very wealthy aunt (A Brief History of Montmaray, 2008). Read full book review >
Cover art for A BRIEF HISTORY OF MONTMARAY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 13, 2009

"Compelling. (Fiction. YA)"
Sophie is a princess living in a crumbling castle on a tiny, remote island kingdom. Read full book review >