Juliet: A Dream Takes Flight, England, 1339

Girlhood Journeys: Juliet #1

by Anna Kirwan

In fourteenth-century England, ten-year-old Juliet must recapture a valuable falcon accidentally released by her younger brother

Genres: Historical Fiction, Medieval, Childrens, Fiction, Historical, Middle Grade, Juvenile

Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Anna Kirwan is the best-selling author of two titles in The Royal Diaries series, Victoria, May Blossom of Britannia. She is an accomplished poet as well, and her work has appeared in a number of anthologies, including The Alchemist"s Retort and Alphabestiary. Anna Kirwan lives in Sunderland, Massachusetts.

Reviews

[Tessa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved this trilogy when I was a kid, and I still thought it was pretty cute though Juliet's characterization felt a little forced. It was fun to reread it.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this story. Excited to read the next one after the ending. I became very interested when the potential bad news of marguerite being betrothed to an old man came up. And then the suspense of Juliet trying to catch agabus. By the time all that was over the story was tying up ice and quickly to an ending that makes you excited for the next one. Only not 5 stars because the beginning was slightly boring but it picked up fast. And was a pretty short book and an intro is necessary to set the story.

[Ulana · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an enjoyable older children's book. I liked the main character and the falcon.

[Doris Raines · Rating 4 out of 5]

GREAT BOOK.

[Little Seal]

I liked this one a bit better than the other one I read (Shannon from 1880).

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the falconry details and a snippet of middle age life. I didn't notice anywhere in the story where it states Juliet's age. Appreciated the themes of honesty, loyalty, love of family, admitting fault. Quick, cute story.