{"product_id":"dr-huxleys-bequest-a-history-of-medicine-in-thirteen-objects-9780648165132","title":"Dr Huxley's Bequest: A History of Medicine in Thirteen Objects","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mysterious bequest sends Rosy and Jaz on a race against time to identify thirteen strange and wonderful objects - which turn out to tell the story of medicine, from the superstitions of ancient Egypt to the modern-day ethical dilemmas of genetic testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan unicorns cure leprosy?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat secrets of the brain did Michelangelo conceal in his Sistine Chapel paintings?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDid a zombie discover the cure for scurvy?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDoes homeopathy actually work?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy did an Australian scientist decide to drink dangerous bacteria?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs grapefruit evil?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDid the bumps on Ned Kelly's head predict his fate?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd how exactly did parachuting cats save a village from the plague?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn exploration of the beauty and power of scientific reasoning, for thoughtful readers aged twelve years and up, from the award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eThe Montmaray Journals\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShortlisted for the 2018 Young People's History Prize (NSW Premier's History Awards)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrint edition includes illustrations, author's note, bibliography and index. Teaching resources available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCooper, Michelle:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Michelle Cooper is the author of 'The Rage of Sheep' and 'The Montmaray Journals' trilogy. The first Montmaray novel, 'A Brief History of Montmaray', won a NSW Premier's Literary Award and was listed in the American Library Association's 2010 Best Books for Young Adults. Its sequel, 'The FitzOsbornes in Exile', was shortlisted for the NSW and WA Premier's Literary Awards, named a Children's Book Council of Australia Notable Book and listed in Kirkus Reviews' Best Teen Books of 2011. The final book in the series, 'The FitzOsbornes at War', received starred reviews in Kirkus Reviews, Booklist and The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books and was listed in Kirkus Reviews' Best Teen Books of 2012. Michelle has a science degree, worked as a speech pathologist for many years and is now a hospital administrator. Visit www.michellecooper-writer.com for more information about Michelle and her books, including teaching resources.","brand":"Michelle Cooper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50326559981842,"sku":"9780648165132","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_15c4ce5d-bfc4-4ba1-90be-4a440fb6b895.jpg?v=1727704125","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/dr-huxleys-bequest-a-history-of-medicine-in-thirteen-objects-9780648165132","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}