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product_id: 402597693
title: "Kay's Marvellous Medicine: A (Terrifyingly) True History of Disgusting Diseases and Crazy Cures"
brand: "adam kay"
price: "125.75 DT"
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reviews_count: 13
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# Kay's Marvellous Medicine: A (Terrifyingly) True History of Disgusting Diseases and Crazy Cures

**Brand:** adam kay
**Price:** 125.75 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

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- **What is this?** Kay's Marvellous Medicine: A (Terrifyingly) True History of Disgusting Diseases and Crazy Cures by adam kay
- **How much does it cost?** 125.75 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Description

The hilarious history book for kids, all about the human body, from bestselling, record-breaking author and illustrator Adam Kay and Henry Paker.
The olden days were pretty fun if you liked wearing chainmail or chopping people's heads off.
But there was one TINY LITTLE problem back then . . . doctors didn't have the slightest clue about how our bodies worked.
It's time to delve into history and get some answers to some big questions, like:
Why did patients gargle with wee?
Why did people used to get paid for farting? (Unfortunately that’s no longer a thing – sorry.)
How did a doctor save people's lives using a washing machine, a can of beans and some old sausages?
What was the great stink? (No, it's not what doctors call your bum.)
If you're sure you're ready, then pop a peg on your nose (there was a lot of stinky pus back then), pull on your wellies (there was a lot of poo there too), wash your hands (because they certainly didn't) and explore this gross and gruesome history of the human body!
Praise for Kay's Anatomy
:
'An enjoyably gross look at the human body. Hours of gruesome fun guaranteed
' - i
'Like listening to a teacher who makes pupils fall about' - Sunday Times
'Totally brilliant
!' - Jacqueline Wilson
'
Fun and informative
' - Malorie Blackman
'Very funny - this exciting book is bound to inspire the next generation of medics' -
Sunday Express

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Dimensions | 12.8 x 2.6 x 19.7 cm |
| Isbn 10 | 0241508541 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-0241508541 |
| Item Weight | 332 g |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 416 pages |
| Publication Date | 21 July 2022 |
| Publisher | Puffin |
| Reading Age | 8 - 11 years, from customers |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read
*by  on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 11 August 2026*

Really great book, ideal for kids around 10

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Educational and laugh out loud book for children
*by  on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 30 December 2021*

Bought this book for my 9 year old grandson as an "extra" Christmas present, not only is it educational but it is also very funny and well written. If your children or grandchildren like the BBC TV series Horrible Histories, then they'll love this book too it presents factual information in a way that is both interesting, intelligent and also fun to read.I read it myself before wrapping and it's great!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun!
*by  on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 5 October 2025*

My 7 year old grandson read it from cover to cover in a couple of days. Just up his street! A bright boy, and prolific reader.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Kay's Marvellous Medicine: A Gross and Gruesome History of the Human Body
- Kay's Anatomy: A Complete (and Completely Disgusting) Guide to the Human Body
- Kay’s Incredible Inventions: A fascinating and fantastically funny guide to inventions that changed the world (and some that definitely didn't)

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*Last updated: 2026-10-10*