British Museum: So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in a Medieval Castle

Author: Strathie, Chae

History & the past: general interest (Children's/YA)

Published on 2 July 2026 by Nosy Crow Ltd in the United Kingdom as part of 'the So You Think You've Got It Bad? Mono' series.

Paperback | 96 pages
185 x 128 x 11 | 86g

Now available as a black and white pocket-sized paperback!Discover what life was really like for kids in the past in this brilliantly funny introduction to medieval times.

Have you ever wondered what it was like living in a medieval castle? Why people would put leeches on their bodies when they were ill? Or how to train to become a knight? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this witty and informative guide.

Packed with historical facts about medieval clothes, food, entertainment and more! Explains key moments from history including the Norman Conquest, the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and the creation of the Bayeux Tapestry.

Developed in consultation with expert curators from the British Museum.

Written in accessible, conversational text by award-winning author Chae Strathie, and featuring hilarious illustrations on every page. Don't miss other titles in the series: Tudors, Ancient Greece