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You Wouldn't Want to Be Ill in Tudor Times!

by Kathryn Senior, Dave Antram   |  Ages 9-12
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You Wouldn't Want to Be Ill in Tudor Times!
You Wouldn't Want to Be Ill in Tudor Times!

Gruesome Tudor medicine made hilariously unforgettable

If you like history that feels vivid, gross, and strangely fun, this is a great pick. It turns Tudor medicine into a hands-on, darkly comic tour of barber surgeons, battlefield injuries, and plague treatments without losing the real historical detail. Readers who enjoy learning through humour and illustrations will probably find it both memorable and wonderfully disgusting.

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You Wouldn't Want to Be Ill in Tudor Times!

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ISBN: 9781909645295
Authors: Kathryn Senior, Dave Antram
Publisher: Book House
Date of Publication: 2014-02-03
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books, Educational
Related Topics: Reference, Science & Nature, Early Learning
Goodreads rating: 4.06
(rated by 235 readers)

Description

Discover what it was like to be a barber-surgeon in the sixteenth century and why it was a terrible time for people to be sick. Sharpen your saw before amputating an infected leg, learn how to make false noses and ears for patients injured on the battlefield, and don't treat plague victims without your special mask. This title in the popular You Wouldn't Want to Be series features full-colour illustrations that combine humour with accurate technical detail. Includes new extra content such as a timeline, fun facts, a list of 'top' characters, and a map.
 

Gruesome Tudor medicine made hilariously unforgettable

If you like history that feels vivid, gross, and strangely fun, this is a great pick. It turns Tudor medicine into a hands-on, darkly comic tour of barber surgeons, battlefield injuries, and plague treatments without losing the real historical detail. Readers who enjoy learning through humour and illustrations will probably find it both memorable and wonderfully disgusting.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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Goodreads rating: 3.58

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This feels like the kind of picture book kids ask for again because the humor lands so well and Elephant’s dramatic frustration is instantly relatable. Jory John gives the whole itchy problem a playful personality, and the animal interactions make it especially fun to read aloud. It’s a great pick for little readers who love silly tension, expressive characters, and a satisfying payoff.
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The Blue Day Book: A Lesson in Cheering Yourself Up

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