Castle Diary: Journal of a Young Page Award-winning team by Richard Platt (author) and Chris Riddell (illustrator)

What was it really like to live in a castle during the Middle Ages? Find out in this journal! Sent to his uncle’s castle to train as a page, ten-year-old Toby keeps a detailed diary of everything that happens there – from great events such as boar hunts and tournaments to more everyday activities like baking bread and cleaning out the garderobes (toilets)! Meticulously researched and full of interest, this book includes a reference section covering castle-building and use, armour and weapons, heraldry and the feudal system, plus a full glossary and index. A must for any budding knight!

Illustrated by Chris Riddell, Castle Diary was Highly Commended for the Kate Greenaway Medal, and shortlisted for the Kurt Maschler Award.

Product Details

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781406330618

Publisher

Walker Books Ltd

Date published

March 3rd, 2011

Condition

New

Author/Illustrator

Chris Riddell

Chris Riddell is a writer, artist and political cartoonist for the Observer. His children’s titles include the Goth Girl and Ottoline books, the Muddle Earth series, written with Paul Stewart and picture books for younger children. He has also collaborated with Neil Gaiman on books like the brilliant Fortunately, the Milk.

Chris has won many of the top children’s book prizes, including a Smarties Gold Award and the rare honour of two Kate Greenaway medals. He was recently named the 2015-2017 Children’s Laureate.