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Castle: Revised and in Full Color Hardcover – Picture Book, November 5, 2013

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A 1978 Caldecott Honor Book

The word itself conjures up mystery, romance, intrigue, and grandeur. What could be more perfect for an author/illustrator who has continually stripped away the mystique of architectural structures that have long fascinated modern man? With typical zest and wry sense of humor punctuating his drawings, David Macaulay traces the step-by-step planning and construction of both castle and town.

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10 - 12 years
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80 pages
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English
Grade level

5 - 7
Lexile measure

1180L
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8.5 x 0.55 x 10.88 inches
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Clarion Books
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November 5, 2013
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0544102266
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978-0544102262
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Gr 3–8—Macaulay's Cathedral (1973) and Castle (1977, both Houghton) were landmark titles for children, appealing to both those interested in history and architecture, as well as to some who found the pictures fascinating in and of themselves. Reissued with the pictures in color, they remain timeless staples for the architectural crowd. The fluid and informative texts remain basically unchanged except for some subtle clarifications and updates, with the stories of the building of the fictitious Cathedral of Chutreaux and Lord Kevin le Strange's Castle at Aberwyvern still maintaining dramatic tension even as they serve as vehicles for explaining building techniques and features. The illustrations have been extensively reworked, with cross sections replaced by dramatic three-dimensional views. The use of color is muted, employing mostly the greens, browns, grays, and blues of nature; and it is certainly effective. The older editions are enriched by viewing alongside the new ones, and vice versa. Clearly labeled diagrams; a detailed, complete, and informative glossary; and the use of full-color spreads to bring the buildings and their inhabitants or parishioners to life make these excellent additions.—Ann Welton, Grant Elementary School, Tacoma, WA

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"What David Macaulay can draw -- churches, cities, pyramids -- he does better than any pen-and-ink illustrator in the world. Castle once again goes through a brick-by-brick assembly, employing cross-hatches and thin black lines to evoke a medieval place and period." Time Magazine —

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books; Illustrated edition (November 5, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 80 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0544102266
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0544102262
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 12 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1180L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 7
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.29 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.55 x 10.88 inches

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David Macaulay is an award-winning author and illustrator whose books have sold millions of copies in the United States alone, and his work has been translated into a dozen languages. Macaulay has garnered numerous awards including the Caldecott Medal and Honor Awards, the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, the Christopher Award, an American Institute of Architects Medal, and the Washington Post–Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award. In 2006, he was the recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship, given “to encourage people of outstanding talent to pursue their own creative, intellectual, and professional inclinations.” Superb design, magnificent illustrations, and clearly presented information distinguish all of his books. David Macaulay lives with his family in Vermont.

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Whitney

Worth Every Cent

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 12, 2022

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Love the illustrations and amount of information in this book. My children LOVE to read and listen to me read aloud. I don’t usually buy “picture book” anymore as my children are 11 and 8. We read 5 pages of a time from this book to let the new information sink in. I would definitely buy this book again.

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Robert Waldbauer

Definitely worth the purchase!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 6, 2021

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I have owned the black and white version of this book since it was first released, but when i saw that a color version had been released, I felt a need to own it. The tale within the pages is told simply, but with sufficient detail and with great illustrations -- I use it frequently to explain the amount of time and labor necessary to build such an edifice in Medieval times. I've also used it to explain how such an undertaking today would be labor intensive, hazardous, and require specific skill sets.

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Stamford Bridge

Fantastic

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 20, 2019

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This is a great review of the design and construction of a fictional Welsh castle. This version is an update of the original from the 1970's. I read the original version when I was a kid and it helped kindle a love of history that led to an MA in History and a law degree. I was so happy when I found this on Amazon that I ordered both versions. This version is in color and has some substantial revisions. It is meant to be a kids book and some of the illustrations reflect this fact, but it is fun and informative for all ages.

6 people found this helpful

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Joel Clark

Awesome

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 23, 2021

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Built to last contains the same pages. Returned. If you're not interested in the Cathedral or Mosque then get this book. Even my 12 year old daughter was intrigued.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 20, 2021

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A favorite from the old pbs show

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 1, 2020

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Great book for your learners and curious adults. My only complaint is that its short! Left wanting more.

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Gin Sadler

Build a Castle in your Imagination!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 7, 2019

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Informative book for young and old. It explains terms and techniques pertinent for many stories and movies in today's culture. Wonderful drawings. Descriptives are good also.

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opbc

very nice adaptation of the original version of this book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 7, 2015

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very nice adaptation of the original version of this book. most of the drawings are the the same but with color. there are a few new illustrations and a few that are not carried over from the previous version of the book. (I also own the original version)

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Neil

A masterpiece of story-telling and illustration

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 25, 2016

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I have fond memories of reading the black and white original of this book over thirty years ago, and this colour edition is even better. David Macaulay is rightly considered both a master story-teller and an illustration genius, and his books about how different types of building - including a mosque, cathedral, city and pyramid - were designed and built, are masterpieces. Buy this book: buy them all. They are wonderful.

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Michael Mackenzie

Easy-on-the-eye History

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on February 7, 2016

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Wasn't prepared for the new up-dated all colour edition, as I was expecting black and white as in Macauley's "Cathedral" but it's a good-looking production, clear and informative and a joy to handle, especially in hardback format.

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Axel Skandar

Mmm... Regular...

Reviewed in Mexico 🇲🇽 on May 30, 2019

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Aún para niños mediocre...

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