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Saxon Tales: the King Who Threw Away His Throne

By Terry Deary

Adjectives

exciting humorous historical engaging

Genres

Adventure Historical Fiction Humour

Synopsis

King Vortigern believes he's cunning, but his servant Mervyn knows better. As Saxon invaders and Pictish raiders threaten the kingdom, and a captivating Saxon princess enters the scene, Mervyn must navigate treacherous waters to protect the king. Join master storyteller Terry Deary on a thrilling journey to Saxon times, filled with danger, wit, and adventure.

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

64 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2017

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