How They Croaked: The Awful Ends of the Awfully Famous
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 184
Published: 2012
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“How They Croaked: The Awful Ends of the Awfully Famous” by Kevin O'Malley explores the bizarre and often grim fates of some of history's most notable figures. Through a blend of humor and historical facts, the book delves into the final moments of famous individuals such as George Washington, Cleopatra, and Edgar Allan Poe. Each chapter provides a vivid account of their deaths, often highlighting the quirky, tragic, or comical circumstances surrounding their demise. The engaging illustrations and witty narrative make it both an educational and entertaining read, appealing to young readers with an interest in history’s darker side. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 11-14 years.
There are 184 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Turtleback Books .
Georgia Bragg is the author of Matisse on the Loose , a middle-grade novel. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, two children, and two cats. ? Kevin O'Malley has written and/or illustrated over fifty books, including Little Buggy Runs Away and the Miss Malarkey books by Judy Finchler. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Volunteer State Book Award - Middle School
This book was recognised in the Middle School category by the Volunteer State Book Award.
South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award
This book was recognised by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.
Cybils Award - Nonfiction - Middle Grade
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction - Middle Grade category by the Cybils Award. The Cybils Awards is a group of readers passionate about seeking out and recognizing books that represent diversity, inclusion, and appropriate representation for children and teens. To accomplish that goal, the Cybils Awards works to recognize books written for children and young adults that combine both the highest literary merit and popular appeal.