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Anastasia: The Last Grand Duchess, Russia, 1914 (The Royal Diaries) (Hardcover)

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Anastasia is a carefree young duchess, daughter of Nicholas Alexandrovitch Romanov, tsar of all the Russias in 1914. While her father attends to the turbulent affairs of a vast and complex country, Anastasia's major concerns are how to get out of her detested schoolwork to play in the snow, go ice skating, or have picnics. She wears diamonds and rubies, and every morning her mother tells her which matching outfit she and her three sisters shall wear that day. Slowly a hint of future trouble enters her happy, pampered life. Anastasia's younger brother, the future tsar, is a hemophiliac--a "bleeder" who cannot stop bleeding if he is cut or bruised. Anastasia begins to learn that all is not well in the outside world, either. Not everyone in Russia worships her father as she does, and the Germans are about to declare war on Russia. Anastasia's world gradually deteriorates, as reported in her youthful, often playful journal.

As Russia entered World War I, hunger and poverty grew among the peasants, and the Romanov ruling family began to lose favor, culminating in their murders--including Anastasia's--by Bolshevik revolutionaries. This fictionalized diary of the mischievous youngest daughter's last four years gives a fascinating glimpse into a life of unlimited wealth--and the subsequent downward spiral. Historical notes, family trees, and photographs round out Carolyn Meyer's compelling contribution to the popular Royal Diaries series. (Ages 9 to 14) --Emilie Coulter



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Grade 4-8-Given to Anastasia by her grandmother as a keepsake, this diary begins on the day after the Winter Ball, January 3, 1914. The 12-year-old is the youngest daughter of the last tsar of imperial Russia, yet beneath the surface of her royal life full of wealth, prominence, and opulence, readers find a typical preadolescent who misses her father when absent. Youngsters will worry over younger brother Alexei's hemophilia, experience concern as Russia comes under German attack, and feel fear and uncertainty during the family's captivity. Anastasia writes of plans for the future, but her diary abruptly concludes on May 18, 1918. Through careful research, the author successfully provides interesting glimpses into daily events, family relationships, and growing up royal. Russian terminology, unobtrusively explained, is carefully blended into the narrative. Entries are simply written, brief, and sometimes unexciting. Lulls occur in some of the everyday events; yet little expressions, mini-tantrums, and exasperation reveal Anastasia's personality, her temperament, and feelings. The epilogue details events leading to the family's assassination. Black-and-white pictures, a bit grainy in quality, pique readers' interest in the Romanovs. Additional information on life in Russia in 1914, historical notes, a family tree, information about the Russian language and calendar, and a list of characters all provide wonderful background information.
Susan Shaver, Hemingford Public Schools, NE
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • Hardcover: 227 pages
  • Publisher: Scholastic Inc.; 1st edition (September 1, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0439129087
  • ISBN-13: 978-0439129084
  • Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (104 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #88,351 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Anastasia : The Last Grand Duchess, Russia, 1914, September 28, 2000
I have always been intrigued by the mysterious deaths of Russia's last imperial family, the Romanovs. So I quickly took advantage of my chance to read this book. It doesn't portray Anastasia as a historical figure, but as a girl with emotions and opinions and faults. The first third of twelve-year-old Anastasia's diary is full of luxury and comfort, depicting her life as the youngest Russian princess in a world of privilege. However, the book becomes dark when the common population of Russia begin to lose their faith in Anastasia's father, the Tsar. The book realistically depicts Anastasia's loneliness and fright when she and her family are forced to move out of their palace and into a much smaller house, where the family is abused by rude and drunken soldiers. The book also mentions Grigory Efimovitch, better known as Rasputin, whose disastrous advice led to the downfall of Anastasia's family. She is the only member of the family that suspects that Rasputin (or Father Grigory, as he is called in the book) is not completely interested in her family's well-being. A great read, in my opinion. If you're interested in the subject of Anastasia, this is an excellent book to read to learn more about this young Russian archduchess.
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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Anastasia not as a royal figure but as a young girl., July 1, 2000
What I liked best about this book was that, through a fictional diary kept by Anastasia Romanov, youngest daughter of the last tsar of Russia, was that is showed her not as a royal figure but just as a girl with feelings and concerns. The book begins in 1914. Twelve-year-old Anastasia and her family lead lives of luxury in an elegant palace and enjoy frequant holidays. Anastasia's biggest concern is learning her lessons in time. But as the years go by, and Russia becomes involved in World War I, the Russian people become increasingly dissatisfied, and in 1917, Anastasia's father is forced to abdicate, and the family is exiled to Siberia. The diary ends just two months before seventeen-year-old Anastasia and her family are executed by revolutionaries. The book, except at the very beginning, was really sad, but it brought the life the end of the Romanov dynasty and young Anastasia's final years. I highly reccomend it if you enjoyed any of the other books in this series.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST book I've read, October 2, 2000
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I read this book this summer and thought it was great! I just couldn't put it down. It's a great story, and the historical note at the back has lots of great pictures of Anastasia and her family, her palaces, even one of the real Rasputin (and believe me, he's scary looking!) It makes you feel like you are right there in Russia. A really good book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars GOOD BOOK
I BOUGHT THIS BOOK FOR MY DAUGHTER,SHE LOVES TO READ,THE BOOK WAS IN "LIKE NEW" CONDITION,VERY HAPPY.
Published 5 months ago by Rudolf J. Weikl

5.0 out of 5 stars G R E A T....B O O K.........G R E A T....S E R I E S ! !
SCHOOL, FOR SOME, HAS ALWAYS BEEN A CHORE. HISTORY CAN seem dry and
dull. Many children will ask: "What do these stories have to do with
NOW...TODAY? Read more
Published 5 months ago by Patricia

3.0 out of 5 stars Written for a younger audience
I am extrememly curious about the deaths of the Romanov's, but this book failed to satisfy my intrigue. It was written in a first person point of view. Read more
Published 10 months ago by buckbuckgoose

3.0 out of 5 stars Lackluster, Dull
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What a disappointment! I usually love the Royal Diaries, but for some reason Anastasia seemed dull and listless, such a shame... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Ana Mardoll

5.0 out of 5 stars no title
The theme of this book, in my opinion, is to tell the story of Anastasia Romanov, who, as the title states, was, "The Last Grand Duchess," of Russia. Read more
Published 13 months ago by book lvr

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
My mom bought me this book at the mall, and I couldn't put it down! I'm sort of a history and reading geek, and I liked how her name matched mine. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Anastasia Hickman

5.0 out of 5 stars IT'S THE BEST BOOK OF ALL THE ROYAL DIARIES
Anastasia is a funny, sweet, amazin book. It took me a week to finish it, that is how much I love it. It is the best book ever.
Published 17 months ago

2.0 out of 5 stars An insufficient read
this book I think is more suited for a younger reading audience.I think that there is insufficient factual facts submitted in the read.
Published 21 months ago by Barbara Mclaughlin

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful way to learn history!
We have really learned history from the Royal Diary series. It gives a wonderful time frame to set history in. It really helps you to remember what you need to know!
Published on September 28, 2007 by L. Brewer

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book
I'm a fan of the Royal Diaries series, and this is the best of the books. I read this book over and over again. Read more
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