This series is an engaging way to be introduced to interesting jobs throughout history.  This book focuses on what life is like building cathedrals.  Written with a sense of humor, comical graphic novel-style illustrations, and lots of text boxes and bubbles, readers will follow a young apprentice mason as he becomes a Master.  All the hazards and challenges of building a cathedral are described.  The layout of the pages is busy but not difficult to follow.   There is a glossary and index.  Accelerated Reader test level is 4.7 and is worth .5 points.