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A delightfully messy, vividly illustrated peek behind the tapestry of medieval life, told through the candid eyes of an observant child. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Castle Diary.
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- lively
- 01
Catherine, Called Birdy
Karen Cushman · 1994
A fiercely funny, flea-bitten diary of a medieval teenager fighting tooth and nail for the right to choose her own destiny.
- 02
Tuesdays at the Castle
Jessica Day George
A whimsical, spirited adventure where the setting itself is a living, breathing character full of secrets.
- 03
Kazunomiya
Kathryn Lasky
An intimate, poetic glimpse into the gilded cage of a nineteenth-century imperial court through the secret diary of a young princess.
- 04
Amelia's notebook
Marissa Moss
An intimate, doodle-filled peek into the unfiltered mind of a nine-year-old navigating the messy transitions of childhood.
- 05
Let Me Tell You How I Died
Sinclair Smith
A creepy, nostalgic descent into a dead girl's mind through the pages of a cursed diary.
- 06
Life in a medieval city
Joseph Gies and Frances Gies
Step through the gates of a bustling medieval city and experience the daily rhythms of its diverse inhabitants.
- 07
I Capture the Castle
Dodie Smith · 1948
A sparkling, bittersweet diary of first love, eccentric poverty, and growing up in a crumbling English castle.
- 08
The Curse of the Gloamglozer
Paul Stewart; Chris Riddell
A shadowy descent into the labyrinthine heart of a floating city where academic hubris breeds terrifying monsters.
- 09
The knight at dawn
Mary Pope Osborne
A gentle, thrilling leap into the past that balances spooky castle exploration with the comforting safety of sibling teamwork.
- 10
A Traveller in Time
Alison Uttley · 1981
A dreamy, sensory slip through time where the walls of an old English manor hold the living echoes of a tragic past.
- 11
Diary of a Worm
Doreen Cronin
A delightfully deadpan peek into the subterranean absurdities of growing up.
- 12
The Castle in the Attic ~ A fantastic, magical adventure waits for William inside . .
Elizabeth Winthrop · 1986
A classic, enchanting adventure where ordinary playtime transforms into a magical, time-bending quest of courage.
