A Year in a Castle
A Year in a Castle by Rachel Coombs is an illustrated book published by First Avenue Editions on January 1, 2009. This engaging title invites readers to explore life in a medieval castle over the course of a year, featuring eight dynamic scenes that depict the daily activities of lords, ladies, knights, and maids. With a focus on historical concepts, the book provides a unique perspective on events such as market days and tournaments, all while showcasing the changing seasons.
Readers will find that this book combines large-scale illustrations with simple text, making it accessible for young audiences. The narrative encourages exploration through a “search and find” feature, prompting readers to closely examine the artwork and discover various happenings throughout the year. This edition, consisting of 24 pages, offers an interactive experience that blends juvenile fiction with educational elements related to historical life and concepts of time.
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Lower the drawbridge! Would you like to know what life was like in a castle long ago?
Then come spend the next twelve months in this castle. Check out eight action-packed scenes for a bird’s-eye view of the life and work of lords, ladies, knights, maids, and more. See the castle on market day and during an attack by an enemy lord. Watch knights compete in a tournament. Keep your eye on the calendar too. By spending a whole year in a castle, you can watch events unfold as the seasons change. Lots of things happen during the year. Can you spot them all?
The Time Goes By series let’s you spend a whole day (or a whole year) in the same place and watch events unfold. Eight large-scale illustrations combine with simple text to tell the story. A clock or calendar shows time passing, while a “search and find” feature encourages readers to study the artwork up close.
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