Castle Diary
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1999 · Est. 1 hour read

Castle Diary

Written by Richard Platt · Illustrated by Chris Riddell

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

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128 pages· 11,076 words· Est. 1 hour read· 1010L
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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
Themes & topics
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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763621643
LCCN
980042779
OCLC
52896704

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