Every book in the Historical Diaries series is a masterpiece of illustration. For one of them, Pirate Diary, illustrator Chris Riddell won the Kate Greenaway Medal, awarded to the best illustrators of children's books.
There are four books in the series: Castle Diary, Pirate Diary, Egyptian Diary and Roman Diary. Four teenagers from different eras and civilizations tell the story of their own lives in the form of diary entries. Vivid, detailed illustrations help readers immerse themselves in each era and see everyday life down to the smallest detail. All the heroes have exciting adventures and make new discoveries. Each book ends with a short historical overview of the era, with detailed black-and-white drawings.
