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In 1815 on the remote island of Saint Helena, a fourteen-year-old Betsy Balcombe develops a friendly relationship with Napoleon Bonaparte who, after his defeat at Waterloo, is brought there as an exile and is housed with her family.
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On a tiny remote island where history's most famous conqueror is sent to live out his days, an ordinary teenage girl accidentally becomes his secret friend and confidante. Kids will devour the surprising true story of how Betsy Balcombe, a regular fourteen-year-old, wins over the defeated Napoleon with her spunky personality while dealing with British guards, boring island life, and the weight of world history happening in her own home. If your kid loves historical mysteries and unlikely friendships like those in the "I Survived" series or "The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Överlöde a Wimpy Kid: Diper Överlödenne Frank," they'll be hooked by this forgotten tale of a teen who befriended an emperor. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 7 who enjoy real history with a dash of drama and friendship.