Avoid being an Aristocrat in the French Revolution! (Danger Zone) - Softcover

Jim Pipe

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1905638345 ISBN 13: 9781905638345

Publisher: Book House, 2007

Synopsis

This gripping account of the perils of the French Revolution is based on the true story of Grace Elliott, a Scotswoman who lived through the terrors and survived to tell the tale. This is not a good time to be an aristocrat. As the revolution breaks out in France, angry peasants roam the countryside, burning castles and killing aristocrats. If the mob don't get you, the guillotine will. You'll soon realise why you should avoid the French Revolution. The humorous cartoon-style illustrations and the narrative approach encourage readers to get emotionally involved with the characters, aiding their understanding of what life would have been like as an artistocrat caught up in the revolution. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of non-fiction texts for young readers.

About this title

About the Author

David Antram was born in Brighton, England, in 1958. He studied at Eastbourne College of Art and then worked in advertising for 15 years before becoming a full-time illustrator. He has since illustrated well over 100 titles, mainly for children and young adults, including around 60 in the bestselling 'You Wouldn't Want to Be' series.

Edition details

• Publisher: Book House
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1905638345
• ISBN 13: 9781905638345
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: David Antram
• Number of pages: 32