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Horrible Histories Right On Track Newspaper Edition

By Terry Deary

Adjectives

informative humorous engaging illustrated

Genres

Humour Non-fiction Historical Fiction

Synopsis

All aboard for a journey through the gruesome history of trains and railways! From the early British locomotives and Victorian miners to the ambitious American railroad surveyors, uncover the accidents, poorly constructed bridges, smoky tales, and tunnel disasters that shaped the industrial revolution. Packed with illustrations and hair-raising stories, this book offers a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style.

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

192 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2022

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