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48 pp.
| Scholastic |
August, 2003 |
TradeISBN 0-590-10820-4$$15.95
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Bruce Degen.
Ms. Frizzle and Arnold (of Magic School Bus fame) travel back in time to a medieval castle where they find themselves part of a siege. Cole includes a lot of information, but the oversize book lacks the liveliness and much of the humor of the original series. The detailed illustrations feature a stronger line and darker colors. Readers will enjoy the absurdity of the situation and will absorb information painlessly.