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The Boy who Cried Horse

By Terry Deary

A giant wooden horse arrives in Troy—but can its biggest storyteller uncover the truth?

engaging humorous historical suspenseful

Genres

Historical Fiction Adventure

What is The Boy who Cried Horse about?

In ancient Troy, young Acheron is notorious for his tall tales. When the Greeks leave behind a giant wooden horse, Acheron suspects a trick. He rushes to warn Prince Paris, but will anyone believe the boy who always lies?

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

61 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2006

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