Who Was Queen Victoria? tells the story of one of the most well-known queens in history. She became queen of the United Kingdom when she was only 18 years old and stayed queen for more than 60 years. The book starts with her childhood and shows how she went from being a quiet, shy girl to a strong and respected leader. It explains how Queen Victoria helped change her country during a time when many new things were happening like inventions, growing cities, and more trade with the world. The book also talks about her family, her husband Prince Albert, and how she dealt with both happy and hard times during her long rule.
This is a great book for kids and young readers who want to learn about history, strong women, and what life was like long ago. The writing is simple and easy to follow. It does a nice job showing how Queen Victoria was a kind and powerful leader. Even though the book mostly talks about her time as queen and not much about her personal thoughts or feelings, it’s still interesting and full of good information. It teaches kids about being a good leader, taking responsibility, and how one person can help shape the world. Four out of five stars.