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You Wouldn't Want to Be at the Boston Tea Party!
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2002 · Est. 24 min read
You Wouldn't Want to Be Sick in the 16th Century!
By Kathryn Senior, David Antram (Illustrator)
Part of the You Wouldn't Want to…: History of the World series
Step into history and tackle revolting diseases as a barber surgeon.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 235 ratings
40 pages· 2,796 words· Est. 24 min read
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Bookroo's summary
Become a barber surgeon and face the gruesome challenges of treating diseases in a bygone era. This interactive adventure invites young readers to navigate the dark and humorous side of history, making them the hero of their own story. Will you master the art of healing or succumb to the horrors of the past? Dive into a world where every decision counts and history comes alive with vivid illustrations and engaging twists.
From the publisher
Get ready…as a barber surgeon, you are about to embark on a career in which you will have to treat gruesome diseases. It’s revolting!This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 2,796
- Reading age
- 8–11
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- IG870L
The author
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.9
- F&P level
- ~U
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 164750
Publication
- Published
- March 1, 2014
- First published
- January 17, 2002
- Publisher
- Franklin Watts
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780531228524
- LCCN
- 2013035585
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