Saxon Tales: the Lord Who Lost His Head
By Terry Deary
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In 8th-century Saxon Britain, young Marian faces high taxes, rampant bandits, and a monotonous diet of rabbit porridge. When the local thane, Lord Ethelbert, schemes to overthrow King Offa, Marian and her village are thrust into peril. Can Marian's cleverness preserve peace and, more importantly, her own life? Join master storyteller Terry Deary on a thrilling journey back in time.
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
Early Chapter Book (6-10)
Published
2017
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