Bragg, G. (2011). How they croaked: the awful ends of the awfully famous. New York: Walker and Co.
How They Croaked is presented in a style that is interest-grabbing and thought provoking. Georgia Bragg (I was surprised to realize that it was a woman who wrote in this voice/style, however sexist that may sound) delivers information in a way that oozes sarcasm and humor, while providing factual information about the unusual ends of historical figures. Bragg also presents information in a way that suggests she is having a conversation with a peer or friend even, which draws the reader in even more. Her no-holds-barred delivery give this informational text a flavor all its own and leave just enough to the imagination to make the reader dig a little deeper on many of the subjects.
Evaluation criteria: Style
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