Discover more books

Cruel Kings and Mean Queens

Name: Cruel Kings and Mean Queens
ISBN: 9781407111827

By Terry Deary

Adjectives

gruesome entertaining informative humorous

Genres

Humour Non-fiction

Synopsis

Discover the gruesome truths about Britain's monarchs in 'Cruel Kings and Mean Queens'. Learn which king met his end falling off the toilet, why King John was believed to be a werewolf, and the peculiar reason behind Queen Anne's garlic-covered feet. Packed with treacherous treason, evil executions, and savage struggles for the throne, this book presents royal history with all the nasty bits left in!

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

203 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2011

Celebrate every book your child reads

Keep track of the books they've read on Pageticker and watch their reading journey grow.

About Pageticker

Pageticker is a digital reading diary and app designed to replace paper reading records. Created by former teachers, it connects parents and schools to track children's reading progress, encourage reading habits, and provide personalised book recommendations.

Yes! Pageticker is a smarter and simpler way to track and inspire reading in your school. It's proven to improve reading engagement, as well as significantly reducing teacher workload. You can find out more about Pageticker in schools by visiting our For Schools page.

The Pageticker app is available for download from Google Play Store or the App Store, or by following this link.

Yes, the Pageticker app is completely free to download and use for families. School subscriptions start at £149/year; you can see all school pricing options on our schools plan selection page.

Ready to get started?

Join thousands of readers discovering their next favourite book

Similar books to Cruel Kings and Mean Queens

Horrible Histories - The Terrible Truth About Time

Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders: World War I

Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders! Romans

Deadly! The Truth About the Most Dangerous Creatures on Earth

Horrible Histories Woeful Second World War

Danger is Everywhere A Handbook for Avoiding Danger

Murderous Maths: Easy Questions, Evil Answers

Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders! Egyptians

Other books by Terry Deary

Horrible Histories Gruesome Guides: London

Horrible History of the World (newspaper Edition)

Saxon Tales: The Witch Who Faced The Fire

Viking Tales: The Sword of the Viking King

Wiggott's Wonderful Waxworld: Terror Train

Terry Deary Viking Tales The Hand Of The Viking Warrior

Viking Tales: The Hand of the Viking Warrior