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The Maid, the Witch and the Cruel Queen

By Terry Deary

When the Queen comes to town, Meg discovers the witch trial hides a dangerous surprise.

gripping historical suspenseful

Genres

Historical Fiction

What is The Maid, the Witch and the Cruel Queen about?

In Tudor England, young Meg faces her most terrifying day when Queen Mary Tudor, known as 'Bloody Mary' for burning those who don't attend church, visits her town. Eager to impress the Queen, the townspeople plan to burn Old Nan, a suspected witch. However, Old Nan's cunning outsmarts them all, leading to unexpected consequences that reveal the true nature of the Queen's wrath.

About the author

Terry Deary is a British author best known for writing the funny and fascinating Horrible Histories books. He loves making history exciting by sharing weird and wonderful facts about the past. Terry’s clever stories and jokes help children learn and laugh at the same time, making reading about history lots of fun!

Pages

58 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2003

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