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Horrible Histories: Cruel Kings and Mean Queens

By Terry Deary

Adjectives

gruesome hilarious informative

Genres

Humour Non-fiction

Synopsis

Dive into the gruesome world of royalty with 'Cruel Kings and Mean Queens' by Terry Deary. Uncover which king met his end falling off the toilet, why King John was believed to be a werewolf, and the peculiar reason Queen Anne's feet were covered in garlic. Packed with hair-raising stories and hilarious illustrations, this book offers a fresh take on history, making it both fun and informative for readers.

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

272 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2022

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