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A Kid’s Life in a Medieval Castle

Chae Strathie and Marisa Morea

A kid’s life in a medieval castle might sound like fun, what with all those cool battles and massive feasts, but actually life for kids could be pretty hard. In this hilarious book, children will learn just how tough life really was, from getting stuck in a siege and living next to a poo-filled moat to having teeth yanked out with pliers – and even eating live blackbird pie!

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The Castle the King Built

Rebecca Colby and Tom Froese

Find out exactly what goes on inside a medieval castle in this impeccably stylish picture book from the National Trust. How many people does it take to build a castle? And what exactly does each person do? Discover masons to merchants and bakers to blacksmiths in this unique take on the classic rhyme ‘This is the House that Jack Built’.

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George and the Dragon

Christopher Wormell

Far, far away in the darkest cave lives a huge and terrifying dragon who can burn down a forest with one blast of his fiery breath. This awesome beast fears no man, but he is afraid of just one thing – mice!

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Castles

Robert Ball

Journey across the world and throughout history to discover the world’s best and most unusual castles, and learn about their features, from the tallest turrets to the dingiest dungeons. Find out how castles have changed over time and what happened to the people who lived in them.

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Sandcastle

Einat Tsarfati and Annette Appel

One day at the beach, a little girl builds a sand castle. A real castle with domes and turrets and a crocodile moat. And a sea view. Pretty soon, the royal visitors arrive. Kings and queens, princes and princesses all descend on the palace to admire the sandy architecture and partake in the grand party in the Ballroom. But in the morning, the troubles begin.

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See Inside Castles

Katie Daynes and David Hancock

This flap book takes a humorous yet historically accurate look at life in a 13th century medieval castle. Inventive embedded flaps on each double-page spread allow children to explore the hidden world of the castle, peeking inside stables, tents, and carriages along the way.

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Do Not Disturb the Dragons

Michelle Robinson and Sharon Davey

Two intrepid girls go from ladies-in-waiting to knights-in-action when they rip up the rule book and go searching for adventure! Wondermere is the luckiest kingdom in the land, all thanks to the dragons that nest on top of the castle. Nobody wants them to fly away, so everyone has to follow the rules. But Grace hates the rules, so Grace and best friend Princess Portia secretly enter the year’s biggest Trollo tournament. A couple of rule-breakers couldn’t possibly disturb the dragons – could they?

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Norman the Knight Gets a Fright

Mark Sperring

Can you protect Norman? Can you polish his armour? Darn his socks? Feed his horse? Could this be the job for you? Or is being a knave more difficult than it seems? Fire-breathing dragons, trusty steeds, bandits, brigands and … a pair of medieval pants – you’ll find them all in this fun adventure for brave knights everywhere.

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King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

Marcia Williams

Aided by the magician Merlin, Arthur draws the sword from the stone to become King of Britain, and Lord of the Knights of the Round Table. Read of their valiant deeds as King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad and other heroic knights rescue maidens, defend Excalibur and search for the Grail.

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Secret Squid Storms the Castle

Barry Ablett

This time Secret Squid is exploring some of the most incredible castles in the history of the world. See these incredible buildings as they would have looked in their heyday. Secret Squid is a master of disguise who can hide in many places at one, so you’ll need to keep your eyes peeled!

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Hill Forts: Discover Stone, Bronze and Iron Age Britain

John Malam

Hillforts are tremendous landmarks holding their ancient ground at many sites across the British Isles. Not only do they show the great skill and ingenuity of Iron Age man, but they hold ancient evidence of their way of life.

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Here Be Dragons

Susannah Lloyd and Paddy Donnelly

Here be dragons! Where? That’s the question in this laugh-out-loud picturebook where everyone’s in on the joke but the hapless knight.

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Castles

Philip Steele

This history book has everything you need to know about medieval castles, including knights, jousting, sieges, drawbridges, and forts. Learn about castle design, from the earliest motte and bailey styles to stone fortresses and beautiful castles in Japan and India. See some of the most impressive castles in the world, and stock up on amazing facts.

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