This book takes the reader back to the 1500s to find out about Tudor times. Topics covered include filthy Tudor streets and towns, illness, and life at sea.

Peter Chrisp: Peter Chrisp is a highly experienced and entertaining children's author, who has written many history books for young people. After completing an MA at London University he got a job at the Mass-Observation Archive. This inspired him to write his first history books for children and he has been a freelance writer since 1990. He is particularly fascinated by the ancient world, and has enjoyed visiting the archaeological sites of Greece and Rome., Adam Hook: Adam Hook is a children's illustrator with a growing reputation for his detailed, well-researched historical reconstructions.