by SalliePurkis (Author)
True-life experiences of four ordinary Victorian children beautifully presented as historical biographies. Through hours of research, Sallie Purkis has uncovered these original histories and retells them for the first time with historical photographs and large colour illustrations. In this book we find out about Catherine who lived in Ingatestone Hall. Em who was born in a tiny village in the Cotswolds. Thomas who was born to wealthy parents in Chester and went to Oxford University and David who was the youngest of 13 children born to the Sheriff of Monmouth in Wales.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 31 Mar 2004
ISBN 10: 0713662433
ISBN 13: 9780713662436
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: There are no other historical biographies of ordinary children. Real life accounts with added appeal of child subjects of similar ages to the reader. Subjects deliberately chosen for their contrasting life experiences. Ideal for literacy teaching (biography). Supports the QCA scheme of work for History for KS2. Includes full colour illustrations and historical photographs. Includes 'How do we know?' section, activity ideas, places to visit, index and further resources.