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64 pp.
| Candlewick |
September, 1999 |
TradeISBN 0-7636-0489-5$$21.99
(4)
4-6
Illustrated by
Chris Riddell.
Eleven-year-old Tobias records his experiences serving as a page. During his first year at Strandborough Castle, Toby goes on a hunt, attends a feast, and helps with the harvest. The text contains interesting details of medieval life, but the diary format serves mainly as a vehicle for supplying historical information. The illustrations reveal both individual character and a broader view of medieval life in detailed double-page spreads. Bib., glos., ind.