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Description
The Mother Goose Diaries is a historical fiction novel written in diary format, where Mother Goose documents her observations and experiences over a span of five hundred years. The main character is Mother Goose herself, who reveals historical secrets and events through her personal diary entries. The book is intended for middle grade readers (grades 4-8) and contains references to alcohol use.
Quick Summary
Imagine discovering that the beloved Mother Goose was a real person whose personal diary spans over 500 years of history, spilling secrets hidden in those classic nursery rhymes. Kids will giggle at her witty observations and dramatic diary entries while accidentally learning historical facts that stick. If your kid devours Chris Colfer's "Land of Stories" series, they'll absolutely adore this humorous peek into the past through Mother Goose's own eyes. Perfect for kids ages 9-13 in grades 4-7 who love humor, history, and a good mystery.