Castle diary: the journal of Tobias Burgess, page
By Richard Platt
Toby expects castle life to be dull—but mysterious dangers lurk behind the busy kitchens and grand tournaments.
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What is Castle diary: the journal of Tobias Burgess, page about?
At the age of ten, Toby Burgess is sent to his uncle’s castle to train as a page. Through his lively diary, he records a year of medieval life: learning manners and duties, helping in the kitchens, baking bread, cleaning garderobes and caring for horses. He also witnesses thrilling events, including a boar hunt and a grand tournament. Toby’s observations reveal the hard work, strange customs, dangers and excitement of living in a castle in 1285.
About the author
Richard Platt is a British author who loves writing books about history, science, and amazing facts. He is well known for his 'Pirate Diary' and 'Castle Diary' books, which take you on exciting journeys into the past. Richard enjoys making learning fun and bringing stories to life for curious readers like you.
Pages
64 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
This edition
1999
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