Called La Jardiniere, a resourceful and clever jester to the queen's court, Nicola was a most unlikely person to end up "fool" and friend to Mary, Queen of Scots. But Nicola isn't an ordinary comedian clowning before the court; her sharp tongue is rare amongst the fawning nobles. As fate takes Mary from France to Scotland, and into confrontations with rebellious lords and devious advisors, Nicola remains deep in the queen's inner circle. But when the Scots start to turn on Queen Mary, Nicola struggles to find something-anything-that she, just a fool, can do to save her friend.

Product details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin Books; Reprint edition (November 12, 2001)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0698119185
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0698119185
• Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 14 years
• Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 740L
• Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.48 x 1.06 x 8.41 inches
• Condition: Used Very Good
• Dust Jacket: Paperback/ No DJ was issued

The cover has minor creases and shelf wear: Text pages are clean and unmarked.  

Genres: Historical Fiction, 16th Century, Young Adult, Scotland, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Teen & Young Adults,