From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps____________________Ireland, 1593Grace O'Malley is the greatest pirate that ever lived, the terror of the Irish Sea.

Her gang of cut-throats rule the waves ... until Grace is captured! But instead of being hanged, she is sent to London - by royal command.

What will happen when the Queen of the Pirates meets the Queen of England?A fantastic story blending pirate legend with historical fact and Terry Deary's vividly imagined characters. ____________________‘Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers' interest in all things historical.’ Books For Keeps