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You Wouldn't Want To Be A Mayan Soothsayer

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title You Wouldn't Want To Be A Mayan Soothsayer
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Rupert Matthews
Illustrated by David Antram
SeriesYou Wouldn't Want To Be
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:40
Dimensions(mm): Height 240,Width 212
ISBN/Barcode 9781911242451
ClassificationsDewey:972.81016
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Edition Illustrated edition

Publishing Details

Publisher Salariya Book Company Ltd
Imprint Scribblers
Publication Date 1 October 2016
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

You are the son of a Mayan soothsayer, living near the city of Copan in about AD 710. Becoming a soothsayer yourself means you could become an important man. However, you'd rather stay in your peaceful village being a farmer - get something wrong as a soothsayer and you'll be sacrificed! "You Wouldn't Want To Be" is a constantly-growing library of exciting titles which transport the reader to the grisliest times and places in history. The first-person narrative approach puts the reader in the shoes of some of the most unfortunate people ever to have lived. Humorous cartoon-style illustrations bring the characters to life, while informative captions explain processes or chronological events.

Author Biography

Rupert Matthews is an author of history and information books for children and adults. Alongside writing, he has also worked as a broadcaster and history consultant for television and film productions. 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.