Synopses & Reviews
What was it like to live in a medieval castle? This unique book, perfect for reluctant readers and aspiring architects, shows you.
For any child who has wondered what life was like in a real medieval castle, this book introduces an architectural marvel through pop-ups, hidden panels, and the helpful commentary of a castle ghost. Every aspect of existence in a castlefrom how it was built, to how it was defended from attackers, to what people ate and how they livedis illustrated and explained in this uniquely designed story.
Oversize and chock full of facts, this book makes an excellent addition to a pop-up book collection and is ideal for gift giving and as a starting point for future research.
Praise for The Castle:
Too many graphic novel adaptations of classic literature just break down the stories into digestible panels; this is a powerful interpretation of Kafkas timeless themes.” Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
For any child who has wondered what life was like in a medieval castle, this interactive book introduces the ancient institution through pop-ups, hidden panels, and the story of a helpful castle ghost. Full color.
About the Author
Duncan Crosbie has written a number of nonfiction books for children. For this book he did a considerable amount of research in Ireland, particularly at Limerick Castle, on whose story some of the detail is based. Kay Dixey has been illustrating childrens books for more than thirty years. She specializes in historical subjects. Keith Finch started out as an aeronautical engineer before becoming fascinated by the process of paper engineering and the manufacture of books. All three live in England.