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Mrs. Paddington and the Silver Mousetraps

History is full of fascinating stories of colorful characters, but some of the most interesting parts of history are really odd. You have probably seen scenes of government officials with their powdered white wigs, but in 1700s England and high-society in the American colonies, women created towering hairstyles. Decorations such as ships and flowers were sometimes added to their hairdos, especially if attending a big party. Taking hours to create, women used beef tallow and sugar-water to keep their hairdos in place. This fictional account explains a very real fashion trend and the problems it created for women trying to look stylish! Author is an NCSS and NY State Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year.
Ages 8 to 12 Grades 3 to 6 Reading Level 3 40 pages 11" x 9"
Features: sidebars for context, bibliography, author biography, richly detailed & amusing illustrations.
2020 Northern Lights Book Award: Historical Fiction
2020 Purple Dragonfly Award: Children's Picture Book
Schools & Libraries
Hardcover edition: 978-1-63440-900-1
$18.99 (List) / $14.24 (S&L)
multi-user ebook edition also available.
Available directly from our distributor Lerner Publisher Services.