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Horrible Histories Blitzed Brits

By Terry Deary

Part of the Horrible Histories series

Adjectives

informative engaging humorous educational

Genres

Humour Non-fiction

Synopsis

Explore the harsh realities faced by the British during the Blitz in World War II. Discover the truth behind Dad's Army, learn how to make a rude noise with a gas mask, and find out why people ate chicken-fruit, sinkers, and nutty. Uncover the challenges of enduring seven years without television, delve into the perils of air raids, and understand the impact of rationing. This book offers a vivid and engaging look at life on the Home Front during the war.

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)

Published

2007

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