Quacks & Con Artists: The Dubious History of Doctors

The Dubious History of Doctors

Written by John Farndon, Illustrated by Venita Dean

This book was AMAZING! To be honest, I picked it because of the title, and I’m so glad I did! I learned a lot (nose sewn to your arm anyone?) and I might’ve thrown up a little bit too (spin doctors….no thanks!) The pictures made even the gross stuff seem not so gross and the hard to understand things not so hard.

This book should be on everyone’s list to either buy or read. I know I’ll be recommending it every chance I get!

Review by Allyson Rolfe, Granger Elementary Media Center
Rating: ★★★★½ (4.5 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 4-7

Quacks & Con Artists: The Dubious History of Doctors
Written by John Farndon, Illustrated by Venita Dean
Hungry Tomato
32 pages
Release Date: January 1, 2017
A review copy was provided by the publisher.

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Allyson Rolfe, con artists, Curiosities and Wonders, Gross Books, John Farndon, Medical History, medicine, Physicians, Quacks, Quacks & Con Artists, Venita Dean