Horrible Histories Gruesome Great Houses
By Terry Deary
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Synopsis
Explore the dark and mysterious past of fifty of Britain's and Ireland's grandest houses in 'Gruesome Great Houses'. From Edinburgh's Holyroodhouse to London's Buckingham Palace, uncover tales of betrayal, revenge, and ghostly hauntings spanning from the Stone Age to today. Packed with Martin Brown's witty illustrations, this book makes history hilariously horrible.
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
176 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
Published
2017
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