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A Medieval Feast by Aliki

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A Medieval Feast

Paperback – Picture Book, September 25, 1986

Aliki

HarperCollins · Paperback · September 25, 1986

Reading lane: Medieval History for Kids

A beautifully illustrated, award-winning, and fascinating look at the Middle Ages by Aliki, the beloved creator of many popular books for children.

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Why This Clicks

Medieval Details

A busy royal visit opens onto a richly illustrated look at medieval life and preparation.

Come here for

  • A close-up of manor life, from brewing and churning to hunting and hawking
  • Detailed illustrations that invite another look

Expect

  • Nonfiction history shaped around preparations for a king’s visit
  • A feast, a manor, and plenty of activity

Book Details

Authors
Aliki
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
September 25, 1986
Format
Paperback
Theme
Medieval History for Kids · Medieval Tales
Reading lane
Medieval History for Kids

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About This Book

A beautifully illustrated, award-winning, and fascinating look at the Middle Ages by Aliki, the beloved creator of many popular books for children. The King is coming to visit! The lord and lady of Camdenton Manor must work quickly to prepare for his arrival. It will take weeks to ready rooms, set up tents, and prepare the feast itself. Everyone is busy hunting and hawking, brewing and churning. “A veritable feast of a book.”— School Library Journal This nonfiction picture b...

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A beautifully illustrated, award-winning, and fascinating look at the Middle Ages by Aliki, the beloved creator of many popular books for children. The King is coming to visit! The lord and lady of Camdenton Manor must work quickly to prepare for his arrival. It will take weeks to ready rooms, set up tents, and prepare the feast itself. Everyone is busy hunting and hawking, brewing and churning. “A veritable feast of a book.”— School Library Journal This nonfiction picture book about life in medieval times features detailed illustrations to explore again and again. “A sumptuous look at the gastronomic inclinations of nobility in the Middle Ages is parlayed into a fascinating story about an upcoming visit to Camdenton Manor by the king and his large retinue.”— Booklist Supports the Common Core State Standards

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