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Life in medieval Britain

By Anita Ganeri

Medieval children’s lives weren’t so different—but what surprising clues reveal their hidden world?

informative engaging accessible vivid

Genres

Non-fiction History

What is Life in medieval Britain about?

Step into medieval Britain and discover what life was really like for children hundreds of years ago. Explore their homes, schools, jobs, food and daily routines, and see how their experiences differed from children’s lives today. Paintings, artefacts and quotations reveal fascinating clues about the past, while a final section shows how historians use evidence to piece together the story of medieval life. Clear explanations and engaging sources make history come alive for young readers.

About the author

Anita Ganeri is a well-known author who has written over 600 books for children, often about geography, science, and animals. She is famous for the bestselling 'Horrible Geography' series, which makes learning about our amazing world fun and exciting. Anita loves exploring new places and sharing fascinating facts with her readers.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2015

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