Measly! (Horrible Histories: The Measly Middle Ages - Terry Deary)

Member Name: AmyAmy

Product:	Horrible Histories: The Measly Middle Ages - Terry Deary
Date:	12/06/09 (3 review reads)
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One of my childhood favourite authors is none other than terry Deary. He is famous for his book series known as Horrible Histories. In this collection there are some great reads, one of which is the Measly Middle Ages.

Cover:
You should never judge a book by the cover, so they say, but I am terrible - I always do it! And I must say, the cover of this particular book is quite unusual. It has a main color of dark blye and there is a picture of two wealthy looking people, aside somebody who looks quite scruffy! This contrast is exciting and lures you in straight off.

Plot:
Naturally, the book is all about the times of the Middle Ages and the lives lead during that period of time. It teaches us about the highs and lows, and all the interesting parts to keep us entertained. There are a lot of humerous and witty facts that will have you laughing! The pages are also filled with pictures and diagrams that make remembering a lot easier and nicer to look at. It's definitely an exciteful read!

Suitability:
The book is aimed at children of around 9-12 years old. I do agree with this - the text is a nice size and easy to read, with no overly complicated language apart from the odd piece of jargon here and there. The images make it more entertaining for them and they can learn without knowing it! Adults can also enjoy it as it is a good stepping stone to get to grips with the basic facts!

Price:
You can buy this book for just 1p on Amazon.co.uk, with just £2.75 for postage and packaging! That is a lot cheaper than the RRP price of £4.99, a real bargain! It will be definitely money well spent!

This is an interesting book and I know a lot more now that I did before. It is perfect for studying the topic and also makes a nice read too.

Amy 2009

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