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Terrifying Tudors Terrifying Tudors Terry Deary Terry Deary never disappoints. I am a bit older than his intended audience, but have enjoyed his writing for years. The Tudors are like something out of a reality show. We have Henry the VIII, and… OL17426175W
The pirate prisoner The pirate prisoner Terry Deary Nevis Island, Caribbean, 1680 Red-legs Greaves has been a slave, a pirate, and a rich sugar planter. Now he's a prisoner. And next morning, he'll be dead - hanged by the neck for piracy! His only fri… OL17881208W
Horrible histories annual 2012 Horrible histories annual 2012 Terry Deary Packed with the classic barmy blend of foul facts, cartoon strips, stories, jokes, activities and puzzles, the 2012 Annual includes a whole heap of nasty bits. OL17907029W
Vile Victorians Vile Victorians Terry Deary "Discover all the foul factos about the vile victorians - all the gore and more!"--Back cover. OL17924537W
The pirate captain The pirate captain Terry Deary The North Atlantic, 1726 Captain Fly is the greatest pirate to sail the seven seas - or so he says. But his captives Jed and Arthur think he's a bad-tempered bully. Now Captain Fly has ordered his pr… OL18189645W
Egyptian Tales Egyptian Tales Terry Deary,Helen Flook 64 pages : 20 cm OL20217492W
Viking Tales Viking Tales Terry Deary,Helen Flook 63 pages : 20 cm OL20217562W
Barmy British Empire Barmy British Empire Terry Deary,Martin Brown A humorous account of life and social conditions in colonies throughout the British Empire. OL20675701W
Rowdy revolutions Rowdy revolutions Terry Deary Readers can discover all the foul facts about Rowdy Revolutions, including which Chinese emperor was overthrown by his mum, why one revolution made ugly people very scared indeed and what Count Dracu… OL20815866W
Smashing Saxons Smashing Saxons Terry Deary Helps the readers discover the various foul facts about the Smashing Saxons including: Who got cow pats as Christmas presents? Why wearing a pig on your head is lucky? And how to make a dead Saxon ha… OL20828695W
Measly Middle Ages Measly Middle Ages Terry Deary "The Measly Middle Ages" portrays life as it really was in the days when knights were bold and the peasants were revolting. OL20828994W
The knight of spurs and spirits The knight of spurs and spirits Terry Deary "The violent and cruel Sir Robert Hylton terrorises his servants in grand Hylton Castle. Whilst they suffer from cold, hunger and his temper, Sir Robert drinks wine and sits by the fire. When his vio… OL20832955W
Horrible Christmas Horrible Christmas Terry Deary 'Horrible Christmas' takes an alternative look at the festive season, with facts on foul but festive food, curious Christmas customs and cruel yule disasters. Read seasonal stories to send shivers do… OL20888106W
Angry Aztecs Angry Aztecs Terry Deary It's history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know: Why Aztecs like to eat scum? When the world is going to end? How to play a really violent ball game? Discover all the foul facts about the Angr… OL20918147W
Ireland Ireland Terry Deary Humorous overview of Irish history - from the cruel Celtic chieftans and suffering saints to the troubled 20th century. OL20976922W
Vile Victorians Vile Victorians Terry Deary Gives foul, funny and fascinating facts about life in Victorian Britain. OL20983133W
The hat trick The hat trick Terry Deary It's the big match - and Jud hasx to sltep in as goalie. There's everything to play for - and then, with Jud's team two-nil down, their star player is hurt! Can Jud take his place and save the match? OL21179785W
Rotten Romans Rotten Romans Terry Deary A humorous look at life in Britain during the Roman occupation. OL21180492W
Rotten rulers Rotten rulers Terry Deary The lowdown on the world's most loathsome leaders. From bizarre tsars and evil emperors to crazy kings and queens, people all around the world have suffered at the hands of their rulers for centuries. OL21182293W
Slimy Stuarts Slimy Stuarts Terry Deary Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Slimy Stuarts, including why some slimy Stuarts ate toads, snails and fleas, which king picked his nose and never washed his hands and why people wor… OL21182378W
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