Castles – children’s nonfiction books
Here’s our selection of great nonfiction books and topic books for children about castles. These reading suggestions contain a range of books suitable for primary aged children aged 5-11 in KS1 and KS2.
Laura Durman author page
Laura Durman biography
Laura Durman writes children’s non-fiction about history. Her book Castle Life is a 32-page children’s history title about life in a medieval castle, including social classes, servants, skilled craftspeople, feasting, hygiene, medical care, religion, amusements, children’s activities and punishments.
Castle Life was published in 2013 as part of the Knights and Castles subject area. Other books by Laura Durman in this area include Knights and Siege, both suitable for classroom topics on castles and medieval life.
Biography writer: Joanna Nance-Phillips
Children’s literature expert and primary school teacher with 30+ years of experience running a primary school library, teaching literacy and tutoring in the UK and abroad. Articles and reviews by Joanna Nance-Phillips Bestselling books by Laura Durman
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