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Horrible Histories Special - Dark Knights And Dingy Castles

By Terry Deary

Adjectives

humorous informative engaging educational

Genres

Humour Non-fiction

Synopsis

Explore the gritty realities of medieval life in 'Dark Knights and Dingy Castles'. Discover why a knight severed his own finger, the unpleasant duties of a gong-farmer, and the secrets of castle garderobes. Uncover tales of dreadful dungeons, ruthless crusaders, and eerie ghosts haunting Britain's castles. Learn about Saint George, the renowned 'man-in-a-can'. This book offers a humorous yet factual glimpse into the less glamorous aspects of history.

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

175 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

1997

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