Measly Middle Ages

Terry Deary's 'Measly Middle Ages' is a fantastic entry point into the 'Horrible Histories' series, offering an engaging and often laugh-out-loud look at medieval times. Aimed at children from early to late elementary school, it covers everything from the lives of kings and queens to the strange customs of everyday people, like why chickens had their bottoms shaved. The book's irreverent tone, combined with factual accuracy and plentiful illustrations, makes learning history feel like pure entertainment. It's particularly effective for children who might find traditional history books dry, sparking curiosity with its focus on the most unusual and 'horrible' details.

Travel back into the measly Middle Ages, where the world was full of wild women, mad monks, naughty knights and crazy kings and queens! Discover a genuine jester's joke, why chickens had their bottoms shaved and what ten-year-old treacle was used for. With a bold, accessible new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. Revised by the author and illustrated throughout to make Horrible Histories more accessible to young readers. 2018 is HORRIBLE HISTORIES twenty-fifth anniversary.