Most Popular Books by Terry Deary

Readers can discover all the foul facts about the WOEFUL SECOND WORLD WAR, including why the blitzed Brits ate chicken-fruit, sinkers and nutty, what really happened in Dad''s Army and how to make a rude noise with a gas mask. With a bold new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

They may have looked all prim and proper, but the Victorians were a jolly naughty bunch who could be vicious and violent and villainous. Readers can discover the murderers who wouldn''t hang, when the first public loo was flushed and all about stag hunting in Paddington Station. With a bold, accessible new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. Revised by the author and illustrated throughout to make Horrible Histories more accessible to young readers.

Readers can discover all the foul facts about England, including which monk tried to pinch the devil''s nose with a pair of tongs, why some people in the Middle Ages ate dove droppings and which English king was accused of being a werewolf. With a bold look these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

The bard''s ten best stories are re-told ... with a modern twist. Read the photo love story where Romeo and Juliet take centre stage and watch out for weird witchcraft in the Ballad of Big Mac. Find out what foul words Shakespeare used, how he kept his audience hooked and why one of the top ten plays is cursed. 100% Horrible!

A collection of Terry Deary''s Tudor Tales - four books in one!

When King Alfred is left to wander the English countryside looking little better than a beggar, it seems there is no hope left - the Vikings will conquer the country and they will all become slaves. Ethelbert is still young, but he wishes he could fight to protect his country. And soon he is called upon to do just that. But when faced with such fearsome warriors, it is only through cunning and mystery that they will get the upper hand... A Viking story blending Norse mythology with historical fact and Terry Deary''s vividly imagined characters.

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named ''the outstanding children''s non-fiction author of the 20th century'' by Books For Keeps _______________ A fast-paced Stone Age adventure ideal for readers aged 7+ 17,300 years ago. Lascaux, France. Willow isn''t the strongest or fastest in his tribe, he is careful and clever. But that''s not what matters to the other boys. All they care about who is the best hunter, and who can provide meat for the tribe. So when the brawny and brash Bull takes over as the tribe''s chief, it''s going to take all of Willow''s wits to survive. An exciting tale based on real historical and archaeological evidence, this story is full of Terry Deary''s imaginative style and dry wit. With helpful reading notes to extend learning, this book is the perfect springboard for further study of the Stone Age under the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum. Book band: Brown _______________ ''Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers'' interest in all things historical'' - Books For Keeps

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named ''the outstanding children''s non-fiction author of the 20th century'' by Books For Keeps ____________________ Germany, 1227 One night in a quiet German village, a stranger enters a local tavern. He is Sir Ulrich of Bavaria, a knight with a deadly sword, a noble steed... and a green silk dress. Sir Ulrich fights for Venus, the goddess of love, and dresses as a woman in her honour. He will give a gold ring to any man who dares fight him, but who will step up to such an unusual challenger? A strange and exciting tale, based on a real medieval knight, this story is full of Terry Deary''s dark humour and dry wit. ____________________ ''Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers'' interest in all things historical.'' Books For Keeps

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named ''the outstanding children''s non-fiction author of the 20th century'' by Books For Keeps ____________________ The boys at school are excited. The Olympic games are coming to the city. They may be too young to compete, but their teacher suggests the school should have its own games. Of course, girls have no part at all in these festivities but Elena discovers her twin brother, Cypselis, has made a bet with Big Bacchiad (the school bully). If Cypselis wins he will get a new goat. If he loses then Elena will become Bacchiad''s slave. Elena''s freedom is at stake - she needs all her cunning to make sure her brother wins. But will he? Terry Deary''s Greek Tales explore the world of Ancient Greece through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. These stories feature real people and take place in some of the most recognisable Greek settings. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period. ____________________ ''Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers'' interest in all things historical.'' Books For Keeps

The blood-curdling history of Britain and Ireland from Terry Deary! The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales in full colour. From gory stories of the Black Death,the Battle of Culloden and London''s Jack the Ripper, it''s all in Horrible Histories: Britain and Ireland: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019''s brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named ''the outstanding children''s non-fiction author of the 20th century'' by Books For Keeps ____________________ In Saxon Kent the law says thieves should be executed, and soup made from a stolen sheep has been found in the Medway house. Young Edward takes the blame, but does his father know more than he''s letting on? And can he find a way to save his son from hanging? Join master storyteller Terry Deary for a trip back in time to Saxon times and an exciting adventure. ____________________ ''Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers'' interest in all things historical.'' Books For Keeps

The Custard Kid, who wants only to be a Hollywood stunt man, finds himself accidentally pursuing an outlaw career instead.

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named ''the outstanding children''s non-fiction author of the 20th century'' by Books For Keeps ____________________ Wilfred, the Saxon village Cunning Man, is loved by all for his wondrous healing powers. But he is growing old and weary, and it will soon be time for his apprentice, Ardith, to step up. It''s a risky job, and Ardith''s about to learn the hard way that you need more than potions and magic words. You need to be... cunning. Join master storyteller Terry Deary for a trip back in time to Saxon times and an exciting adventure. ____________________ ''Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers'' interest in all things historical.'' Books For Keeps

Top 50 Kings and Queens is packed full of foul facts and loathsome lists all about our ruthless rulers. Filled with new material, this pocket-sized guide to rotten royalty has all the trademark Horrible Histories humour. With eye-catching layouts and new illustrations from Martin Brown, it''s perfect for fans of the series and new readers alike.

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named ''the outstanding children''s non-fiction author of the 20th century'' by Books For Keeps _______________ Ideal for readers aged 7+ Down at the theatre, Sam is about to star in Shakespeare''s new play, Romeo and Juliet, but people are whispering that a plague is spreading through the city. Will Sam get his big break or will the plague shut down the theatre? Meanwhile, on stage, Romeo and Juliet are in love but their families can''t stand each other. With plots and poison, the lovers must find a way to be together. Terry Deary''s Shakespeare Tales explore the fascinating world of William Shakespeare through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. Join master storyteller Terry Deary for a trip back in time to plague ridden-London where going to the theatre could be a matter of life or death! This edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period. _______________ ''Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers'' interest in all things historical'' - Books For Keeps

Readers can discover all the foul facts about the MEASLY MIDDLE AGES, including why chickens had their bottoms shaved, a genuine jester''s joke and what ten-year-old treacle was used for. With a bold, accessible new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Learn all about the Gorgeous Georgians, like their sneaky schemes for hiding personal hygiene problems and the schoolchildren who went to war with their teachers! With a bold, accessible new look and revised by the author, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

The Worst in the World is packed full of the foulest gold, silver and bronze medal winning entries in horrible categories such as diseases, battles, emperors, punishments, schools and more. Read all about the most horrible top threes across history (in one man''s opinion), they''re the absolute worst!

A poor serving girl conspires to save an innocent woman that Lord Scuggate is planning to burn as a witch in order to impress the queen.

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named ''the outstanding children''s non-fiction author of the 20th century'' by Books For Keeps _______________ Ideal for readers aged 7+ Jane and John have uncovered a wicked plot to steal the throne from Queen Elizabeth I of England while she watches a play. Can they stop it in time? Meanwhile, on stage, Olivia loves the boy Caesario, who is in fact not a boy but a girl, Viola. Viola loves Orsino but Orsino loves Olivia. What a tangle, what a jumble... Terry Deary''s Shakespeare Tales explore the fascinating world of William Shakespeare through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. Join master storyteller Terry Deary for a trip back in time to Queen Elizabeth''s court, where everyone is up to something and they could be up to no good! This edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period. _______________ ''Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers'' interest in all things historical'' - Books For Keeps

Deary reinvents the myth of Prometheus, the titan who stole fire from the gods and gave it to the human race. To escape the gods'' revenge, Prometheus travels through time to a murky metropolis called Eden City and learns what humans have done with his gift of fire.

Discover all the foul facts behind the story of Britain and Ireland''s seafaring heritage. From the early explorers to the Pilgrim Fathers, the horrors of the slave trade to the particular appeal of a piratical life, the Royal Navy to the Merchant Navy, ship-building tales, fishing traditions and beyond, it''s all in Horrible Histories: All at Sea. A brand new classic Horrible Histories book, perfect for fans old and new.

Discover all the foul facts with history''s most horrible headlines: Victorian edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the Victorian era. From ridiculous stories of why burglars were scared of bogiesto how a snick fadger might kiddy-nap your spangle, it''s all in Horrible Histories: Villainous Victorians: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019''s brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

Readers can discover all the foul facts about DARK KNIGHTS AND DINGY CASTLES, including why one nutty knight chopped off his own finger, the revolting truth about a gong-farmer''s job and what went on in gruesome castle garderobes.

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named ''the outstanding children''s non-fiction author of the 20th century'' by Books For Keeps ____________________ Spain, 1099 Cristina is a serving girl at the palace of Valencia, and she has a reputation for being cowardly. El Cid, King Alfonso''s greatest knight, is a master of terror. Tomorrow he marches on the blood thirsty Berbers at the city gates, and Cristina must lead him into battle under very strange circumstances... can she find the courage to take the reins and save the day? An unusual tale, based on a real medieval knight, this story is full of Terry Deary''s dark humour and dry wit. ____________________ ''Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers'' interest in all things historical.'' Books For Keeps

History as you have never heard it - cartoons and amusing text and illustrations give readers the lowdown on what life was like in ancient Greece and in England under Roman occupation.

Discover all the cut-throat facts about the Terrible Tudors with history''s most horrible headlines: Tudor edition. Jump into Tudor life with Terry Deary, the master of making history fun. Discover why Henry VIII thought he''d married a horse, how the Tudors tortured their enemies and which shocking swear wordsthey used. It''s all in Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019''s brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie -Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

After the pharoah dies, Neria''s father gives her the job of mummifying the pharoah''s cat, which is still alive.

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named ''the outstanding children''s non-fiction author of the 20th century'' by Books For Keeps _______________ Ideal for readers aged 7+ Stories of the Second World War on the Home Front from the bestselling Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories. In this retelling of an extraordinary true story, a pair of children realise that the odd strangers they see in their tiny Scottish village are German spies. Can the children alert the authorities or will the ruthless spies find them first? _______________ ''Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers'' interest in all things historical'' - Books For Keeps

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named ''the outstanding children''s non-fiction author of the 20th century'' by Books For Keeps ____________________ Menes is training as a scribe in the local temple, and to earn extra money to help his poor family, he agrees to assist rich old Maiarch. Menes must write a prayer to rid Maiarch of an old family ghost. But what if the ghost is actually more human than supernatural? It will take all of Menes''s skill and ingenuity to find out the truth... Terry Deary''s Egyptian Tales explore the world of Ancient Egypt through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. These stories feature real people and take place in some of the most recognisable Egyptian settings. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period. ____________________ ''Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers'' interest in all things historical.'' Books For Keeps

History with the nasty bits left in! Savage Stone Age clubs you over the head and drags you back to the days when people lived in caves, hunted wild animals and had never heard of table manners. Want to know what Stone Age people used instead of toilet paper, why a hole in the skull is good for headaches, and how to make a Stone Age mummy? Read on for incredible information on nasty Neanderthals, awesome archaeologists and curious cave paintings. Find out the truth about Stonehenge and what suffering scientists do with Stone Age poo. History has never been so horrible!

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named ''the outstanding children''s non-fiction author of the 20th century'' by Books For Keeps ____________________ England, 1485 The future of England is uncertain, the king''s allies might really be his enemies, and poor young George is stuck in the crossfire. Held hostage by King Richard III, all George wants to do is become a noble knight. Can he and his servant Robin survive in the cut-throat world of medieval battles, betrayals and suspicious kings? A strange and exciting tale, based on a real medieval knight, this story is full of Terry Deary''s dark humour and dry wit. ____________________ ''Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers'' interest in all things historical.'' Books For Keeps

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named ''the outstanding children''s non-fiction author of the 20th century'' by Books For Keeps ____________________ Tutankhamen has been buried in his rocky tomb. But there is a plot to rob the grave of its vast wealth as soon as possible after the funeral. A motley gang of villains have all the skills they need to undertake the crime - the key member of the team is young Paneb, who is small and lithe and the only one who can slip through the tunnel and into the funeral chamber. It''s a risky venture, because, if he''s caught, the punishment is slow torture and death. Terry Deary''s Egyptian Tales explore the world of Ancient Egypt through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. These stories feature real people and take place in some of the most recognisable Egyptian settings. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period. ____________________ ''Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers'' interest in all things historical.'' Books For Keeps

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named ''the outstanding children''s non-fiction author of the 20th century'' by Books For Keeps _______________ Ideal for readers aged 7+ King Henry VII is a mean and ruthless king and when a young boy named Lambert Simnel lays claim to the throne, Henry is furious. Lambert is no match for the powerful king – can he escape the extraordinary punishment he faces? Terry Deary''s Tudor Tales explore the infamous world of the Tudors through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. These stories feature real people and take place in some of the most recognisable Tudor settings. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period. _______________ ''Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers'' interest in all things historical'' - Books For Keeps

Norway, 793 AD. Fleece was snatched by Viking warriors when she was ayoung girl. Now she must work for a bullying farmer and his family,looking after their sheep. She longs to return to the country where shewas born, but how will she ever make that journey back across the sea?

Keep your hands inside the boat at all times! Discover all the terrifying tales about the number one river in London with history''s most horrible headlines: Terrible Thames edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the Thames. From gory stories of death, crime, creepy creatures and more to freezing Frost Fairswhich included an elephant paradeover the ice, it''s all in Horrible Histories: Terrible Thames: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019''s brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

Boo! Discover all the frightful stories behind iconic ghost tales and legends from around the world with history''s most horrible headlines: the ghost and ghouls edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to spooks and spirits. From the ancient evils of Egypt, cutthroat Celtic sacrifices, Anne Boleynand other restless royals, a deathly drummer boytrapped in the underground passages of Edinburgh, as well as ghost bustersand spook rumblers, combined with tons of Horrible Halloween factsand top tips for getting rid of ghouls, it''s all in Horrible Histories: Ghosts: Fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories- with all the horribly hilarious bits included With a fresh takeon the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new The perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informativeread Horrible Histories has been entertainingchildren and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019''s brilliantly funnyHorrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!