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Ratings: ★★★★★ (4.7/5)
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction, History, Humor, Education

Review:
The Measly Middle Ages is a hilarious and gruesome journey into medieval times from the bestselling Horrible Histories series — history with the nasty bits left in! Forget boring dates and dusty castles. This book tells you what life was really like: from revolting peasants and miserable monks to the dreaded Black Death that wiped out millions. Want to know a genuine jester's joke? Why chickens had their bottoms shaved? Or what ten-year-old treacle was used for? Packed with funny illustrations, disgusting facts, and even revolting recipes, Terry Deary makes history exciting, memorable, and wonderfully horrible. Perfect for readers aged 8–12 who think history is boring — because after this book, they'll never think that again!