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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1999 · Est. 1 hour read
Castle Diary
By Richard Platt, Chris Riddell (Illustrator)
A young boy leaves his family to become a page at his uncle's castle and learns about the ways of the nobility and the world beyond his village
3.7/5 Goodreads · 1,840 ratings
128 pages· 11,076 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Step into the Middle Ages with eleven-year-old Toby as he chronicles his life in a castle. Through his diary, discover the secrets of medieval etiquette, thrilling hunts, and grand jousts. What challenges and adventures await in this vivid portrayal of a bygone era? Dive into Toby's world and uncover the daily mysteries of castle life.
From the publisher
“Not many, if any, children’s books on the Middle Ages and castles contain the wealth of information found in this fresh, appealing offering.” – School Library Journal (starred review) What was it really like to live in a castle? Step back to the Middle Ages with Castle Diary: the Journal of Tobias Burgess. Eleven-year-old Toby’s vivid diary entries offer an insider’s view of day-to-day castle life, including tips on etiquette (where do you spit at a feast?) and exciting descriptions of hunting, jousting, and harvesting. Complete with glossary, index, and detailed endnotes, this is a rich look at medieval life that informs as much as it entertains.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 128
- Words
- 11,076
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 1010L
The author
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.8
- F&P level
- ~X
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- UG
- AR quiz
- 2130
Publication
- Published
- July 14, 2003
- First published
- September 1, 1999
- Publisher
- Candlewick
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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