About This Book
Reach for this book when your child thinks history is just a list of dry dates or when they have a penchant for the 'gross' side of life. Vile Victorians uses dark humor and unflinching honesty to pull back the curtain on 19th-century Britain, revealing the gritty reality of life for common people. It explores heavy themes of social justice and class disparity through the lens of morbid curiosity, making it an excellent tool for developing empathy for the past. This book is perfect for middle-grade readers who appreciate a 'naughty' or irreverent tone. While it discusses death, disease, and child labor, it does so with a comedic edge that keeps the material accessible rather than traumatizing. It is a fantastic choice for sparking conversations about how far society has come regarding hygiene, children's rights, and medical science, making history feel tangible and relevant to their own lives.
