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Measly Middle Ages (newspaper Edition)

Name: Measly Middle Ages (newspaper Edition)
ISBN: 9780702311260

By Terry Deary

Adjectives

humorous informative engaging illustrated

Genres

Humour History Non-fiction

What is Measly Middle Ages (newspaper Edition) about?

Explore the grim and gruesome aspects of the Middle Ages, from bizarre medical practices to peculiar customs. Discover why chickens had their bottoms shaved, hear a genuine jester's joke, and learn what ten-year-old treacle was used for. This book offers a humorous yet informative look at medieval life, filled with illustrations and engaging stories.

About the author

Terry Deary is a British author best known for writing the funny and fascinating Horrible Histories books. He loves making history exciting by sharing weird and wonderful facts about the past. Terry’s clever stories and jokes help children learn and laugh at the same time, making reading about history lots of fun!

Pages

192 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Edition published

2021

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