Castle Diary
The Journal of Tobias Burgess, a Young Page
- Paperback
128 pages
- Release Date
3 July 2014
Summary
The medieval journal of Tobias Burgess, a young page.
Sent to his uncle’s castle to learn to be a page, eleven-year-old Toby keeps a detailed journal of everything that happens there during the year of 1285 – from such great events as a boar hunt and a tournament to more everyday activities like baking bread and cleaning out the garderobes (toilets). The book is packed with information about medieval life and a must for any child who loves castles!
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781406352641 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1406352640 |
| Author: | Richard Platt, Chris Riddell |
| Publisher: | Walker Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Walker Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Release Date: | 3 July 2014 |
| Weight: | 270g |
| Dimensions: | 21mm x 128mm x 198mm |
| Audience Age: | 7-11 |
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Critics Review
A fascinating insight into the medieval world and being written by a boy, children will identify with Toby and his experiences. It’s ideal as a classroom book to flesh out learning of medieval history - and for anyone fascinated by castles * Parents in Touch *
Richard Platt
Richard Platt is also the author of Pirate Diary, Roman Diary and Egyptian Diary. Pirate Diary won the Kate Greenaway Medal, the Silver Smarties Book Prize and the Blue Peter Award for Best Factual Book. Richard lives in Kent.
Chris Riddell is an author, political cartoonist (for The Observer), and the illustrator of Pirate Diary and Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver, both winners of the Kate Greenaway Medal. He won the Smarties Prize in 2008. He lives in Brighton.
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