Shirley Hughes’s beautiful illustrations full of carefully researched period detail, go right to the heart of the social changes that took place in the first half of the century. Different fashions, different foods, different working practices, different dances – all sorts of small things that effect everybody’s daily lives are illustrated in black and white sketches while big colour pictures portray some of the most important moments such as life in the trenches during the First World War. It’s a fascinating record, ideal for anyone interested in social history.
Shirley Hughes' rich narrative paintings and finely observed line illustrations are interwoven with fascinating details, capturing the atmosphere of the era. Stunning double-page spreads offer poignant snapshots of life, from an elegant Edwardian picnic to afternoon tea in the trenches during the First World War. Each spread is followed by a ‘scrapbook’ of the times, featuring fascinating details about domestic life and the events and innovations that shaped the modern world.
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Shirley Hughes' rich narrative paintings and finely observed line illustrations are interwoven with fascinating details, capturing the atmosphere of the era. Stunning double-page spreads offer poignant snapshots of life, from an elegant Edwardian picnic to afternoon tea in the trenches during the First World War.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed A Brush with the Past 1900-1950 and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-12 years old
A Brush with the Past 1900-1950 features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 9+ readers, History, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 11+ readers
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A Brush with the Past 1900-1950 was written by Shirley Hughes and published by Random House Children's Books
A Brush with the Past 1900-1950 has 112 pages
