Mrs. Paddington and the Silver Mousetraps: A Hair-Raising History of Women's Hairstyles in 18th-Century London
Author: Hennessey, Gail Skroback
Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
5.2
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
2442
Points per Word
0.000205
Page Count
40
Points per Page
0.0125
Description
This book explains some of Mrs. Paddington's hairstlyes and the problems they created for her.
Quick Summary
This book takes readers back to 18th-century London where women's hairstyles were so tall and elaborate that they literally caused chaos. Kids will laugh at The Wild Girls details like birds nesting in hair, mice hiding in elaborate updos, and the impossible challenges of sleeping with a five-foot-tall powdered wig. If your kid loves the silly historical humor of "Horrible Histories" or the gross-out facts in "Dog Man," they'll be obsessed with these hair-raising tales. Perfect for kids ages 9-12 in grades 4-7 who enjoy history with a comedic twist.