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Posted by Tom, June 7, 2017

Win a copy of The Secret Diary of John Drawbridge!

Last month we published The Secret Diary of John Drawbridge, Medieval Knight Training – the first book in a hilarious new ‘faction’ series with the National Trust, written by Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author Philip Ardagh, and with brilliant artwork in a hugely appealing, contemporary style from Jamie Littler, illustrator of Hamish and the Worldstoppers.

And today, we’re giving you the chance to win one of five copies of the book!

To win one of these copies of the book, just head over to the @NosyCrowBooks Twitter feed, follow @NosyCrowBooks, and re-tweet this message.

With a fantastic balance of great characters, exciting plot, and interesting, accessible historical facts woven into the story, this is PERFECT for fans of Horrible Histories.

John Drawbridge has moved to Widemoat Castle to learn to become a knight. And there is a LOT to learn. How to charge with a lance on horseback without falling off. Why the spiral staircases always go up in a clockwise direction. How to defend the castle against invading parties. Why the plates served at banquets are made of stale bread (and why you shouldn’t eat them…). And so much, MUCH more. So it’s no wonder that John decides to keep a diary (even if it is only an imaginary one…) of his time at the castle. Things REALLY liven up when the castle is attacked by an invading Welsh party – but can John foil their plot before it’s too late…?

Here’s a look inside the book:

We’ll pick five winners in our giveaway competition at random tomorrow – good luck!

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