Mrs. Paddington and the Silver Mousetraps
A Hair-Raising History of Women's Hairstyles in 18th-century London
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!
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| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Genre | Picture Books, Social Studies |
| Copyright | 2020 |
| Publisher | Red Chair Press |
| Imprint | Red Chair Press |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 40 |
| Publication Date | 2020-01-01 |
| Text Type | Informational Fiction |
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| BISACS | JUV048000, JUV023000, JUV014000 |
| Dewey | [E] |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 11 x 9 |
| Lexile | 950 |
| Guided Reading Level | R |
| ATOS Reading Level | 5.2 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 506139 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Bibliography/further reading, Original artwork, Reviewed, Sidebars, Teaching Guides, and eSource |
Author: Gail Skroback Hennessey
Gail Skroback Hennessey taught social studies for more than 33 years. She has authored eight books for teachers and more than 35 books for children.
Illustrator: Steve Cox
Steve Cox lives in London, England. He first designed toys and packaging before turning full-time to illustrating.
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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… View available downloads →
Reviews
School Library Journal
“The humorous illustrations enhance the ridiculous lengths women went to in order to maintain their hairstyles. . . .[A] fun book about a little-known topic.”—School Library Journal
Kirkus Reviews
“Readers will likely either be laughing like the commoners on the street or shaking their heads in disbelief . . . .Cox’s illustrations ably capture the whimsy and creativity of the hairstyles while poking gentle fun at the same time.”—Kirkus Reviews