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Written by María Luisa Retana
Illustrated by Pat Pollock Rhoads
ISBN: 0-9652920-5-3
Age Range: 8-12
Dawn Till Dusk/De la aurora al crepúsculo is the first book in Mrs. Retana's medieval
trilogy. Mrs. Retana and Mrs. Rhoads, the illustrator for the trilogy, have been researching
medieval times for years and have also visited and lived in Castello Di Bibbione,
a medieval castle, in the heart of Tuscany, in Italy. The castle was originally built in
997 and through the centuries many architectural transformations have been taking place,
and many noble families have lived in it. In 1511 Castello Di Bibbione was bought by the
writer Niccolo Machiavelli and became his summer hunting lodge. It is here in this
breathtaking place where Mrs. Rhoads sketched the various parts of the structure of the
castle for the trilogy while, Mrs. Retana let her imagination soar when picturing herself
living in this castle at the beginning of the 1300's.
Real People Playing Medieval Characters
Mrs. Retana's and Mrs. Rhoads' family and friends have gracefully agreed
to join in on this historical fiction as they play different characters in the trilogy.
Even the domestic animals that the reader will find throughout the adventure are real
animals that along with the people, have modeled for Mrs. Rhoads.
Castello Di Bibbione |
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Mrs. Retana and Mrs. Rhoads with the current owner of Castello
Di Bibbione La Marchesa Antonella Rangoni Machiavelli a distant cousin of
Niccolo Machiavelli. This is the courtyard of the castle and although
renovated from its original state still can transport the visitor to
medieval times.
View Pictures of Castello Di Bibbione Here.
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Medieval Songs
Sing a Song of Sixpence
Ring Around the Rosie
O Fare Thee Well (Friendship Song)
Messe It Forth
("Serve It")
Food of the Rich and Poor
Glossary of Medieval Cooking Terms
Medieval Almond Biscuits
Medieval Homes and Castles
Castle of Britain Learning Center
Build your Own Medieval Castle
Kids Castle
Other Medieval Information
The 13 Principles of Chivalry
Bubonic Plague Roleplay
Medieval Holidays and Celebrations
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