The Villainous Victorians
By Terry Deary
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Synopsis
Discover the dark side of Queen Victoria's Britain in 'The Villainous Victorians'. Uncover why burglars feared bogies, which poet claimed to have eaten an ape, and how a 'snick fadger' might kidnap your spangle. Packed with gruesome facts and hilarious tales, this book brings history to life in the most horrible way!
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
128 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
Published
2004
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