Terrible True Tales By Terry Deary: 6 Books (4 Books in 1) Collection Set - Ages 7-9 - Paperback Bloomsbury Publishing
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing
Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a hilarious collection of tales based on thrilling true stories. Perfect for history fans (and those who don't know they're history fans yet) aged 7+. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period. Titles in this set: 1. Terrible True Tales: Romans (4 Books in 1) 2. Terrible True Tales: Egyptians (4 Books in 1) 3. Terrible True Tales: Greeks (4 Books in 1) 4. Terrible True Tales: The Stone Age (4 Books in 1) 5. Terrible True Tales: Tudors (4 Books in 1) 6. Terrible True Tales: Vikings (4 Books in 1) Description: Terrible True Tales: Romans (4 Books in 1) Terry Deary's Terrible True Tales: Romans explores the wonders of the Roman Empire through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. Packed with fun illustrations by Helen Flook, these stories feature real people and take place in some of the most significant moments in Roman history. The Fatal Fire Mary is terrified to accompany her master into the big, scary city of Rome. Then she finds herself the only witness to a terrible crime, and suddenly there's danger at every turn. The Captive Celt Rome is thrilled by the news that the infamous British chief Caratacus has been captured. Little does Bran, a feisty young Celtic slave, realise that this event is going to change his life. The Goose Guards Rome is under attack and the barbarian army is now preparing to besiege the home of Brutus, a trainee priest. Will rescue ever come and will Brutus know who to trust? The Grim Ghost Pertinax is helping his grandmother when the great Pliny himself tells him a ghost story set in the very garden they're standing in. But there's no truth in ghost stories... right? Terrible True Tales: Egyptians (4 Books in 1) Terry Deary's Terrible True Tales: Egyptians explores the world of ancient Egypt through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. Packed with fun illustrations by Helen Flook, these stories feature real people and take place in some of the most recognisable Egyptian settings. The Gold in the Grave A group of thieves plot to rob Tutankhamen's tomb of its vast wealth. If they succeed, it'll be the greatest robbery in history. If they fail, the consequences are severe... The Magic and the Mummy When the pharaoh dies, it's Neria's job to mummify his cat. The trouble is, the cat is still alive. Can Neria find a way to save the cat without being caught and punished? The Plot on the Pyramid The Great Pyramid is a lively place to work. The only problem is Antef, the fussy, irritating supervisor. When the workers go on strike, everyone's loyalty is tested. The Phantom of the Nile Menes, a trainee scribe, is tasked with getting rid of a ghost. But what if the phantom is actually more human than supernatural? It will take all of Menes's skill and ingenuity to find out the truth... Terrible True Tales: Greeks (4 Books in 1) Terry Deary's Terrible True Tales: Greeks explores the...
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