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Horrible Histories - Slimy Stuarts

By Terry Deary

Part of the Horrible Histories series

Discover the Stuart era’s revolting secrets, from fishy footwear to a mysterious plague threat.

gruesome hilarious informative engaging

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Average score: 4.22

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Genres

Humour Non-fiction

What is Horrible Histories - Slimy Stuarts about?

Discover the gruesome and hilarious history of the Stuart era! Learn about kings who picked their noses and never washed their hands, people who wore fish on their feet, and the revolting Roundheads. Uncover the ghastly truth about Guy Fawkes, tragic tales of accused witches, and the ever-present threat of the perilous plague. The Stuarts have never been so sickening!

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

140 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

1996

First published

1996

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