Georgia Bragg tells the "awful ends of the awfully famous" with panache and humor. In chronological order, the deaths of 17 world figures including King Tut, Christopher Columbus, Henry VIII, Mozart, Charles Darwin, and Albert Einstein are described. King Tut’s illustrated how the Egyptians prepared mummies. A short biography tells of the importance of the person. Then comes the gore, rooted in medicine and science, about how each died. Medical practices were rather horrific. Some may find this disturbing. Kevin O’Malley’s cartoon illustrations complement Bragg’s approach to the subject.
2012 Notable Children's Books
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