Queen of the Sea

"If you like your alternative history comics chock-full o’ nuns, have we got the book for you. In this thinly disguised tale of Elizabethan England (called Albion here), 12-year-old Margaret has always lived on an island convent and loves its denizens dearly. When her country’s exiled queen is sent to the island by her half-sister (sound familiar?) the child bonds with the woman, little dreaming that they share a connection much deeper than mere location. The rich watercolors, high jinks and history prove a winning combination in this effervescent and charming book. (For ages 10 to 14)"