KAY'S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE by Adam Kay
PAPERBACK
Author: Adam Kay
Illustrator: Henry Paker
KAY'S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE is a laugh-out-loud journey through the bizarre, disgusting, and often disastrous history of medicine. From leeches and wee-based cures to doctors who had no idea what germs were, this book shows just how strange healthcare used to be.
Adam Kay explains the past with his trademark humour, answering wonderfully ridiculous questions about how people were treated before modern medicine existed. The facts are shocking, hilarious, and eye-opening, making history feel exciting rather than dusty. Henry Paker’s bold illustrations add even more comedy and help bring the madness of medical history to life.
Despite all the jokes, the book is packed with real information and clever explanations that make it easy to understand how far medicine has come. It turns gruesome history into something fun, memorable, and surprisingly educational.
Perfect for curious kids, reluctant readers, and fans of gross facts, Kay’s Marvellous Medicine is ideal for learning through laughter. It’s a brilliantly silly book that proves history can be as funny as it is fascinating.