Thursday, June 12, 2014

Castle by David Macaulay

A castle is built and defended.
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Resource: Picture Book
Time: 1283
Place: England/Wales

Summary:
This gorgeously illustrated book tells the story of a castle.  In particular the castle of the fictitious Lord Kevin LeStrange.   He was given land by the not fictions Edward I of England to help subdue Wales.  This book follows through eleven years as the castle and its town is built, detailing the architecture and those who built it. The pictures are amazing.  Pen and ink drawings with astounding precision and detail.

Potentially Objectionable Content:
There are toilets with people on them.

Reading Level: grade 6 - 8
Lexile Measure: 1180

Awards:
Caldecott Honor Book

Format Links
Book

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