Discover more books

Horrible Histories Gruesome Guides: London

By Terry Deary

Adjectives

informative engaging humorous educational

Genres

Humour Non-fiction

Synopsis

Explore the dark and intriguing history of London with Terry Deary's 'Gruesome Guides: London (Newspaper Edition)'. Uncover the causes of the Great Stink of 1858, learn about the feared flying dustmen, and discover who dined on a tosher for tea. This guide offers a vivid journey through the city's past, filled with shocking and entertaining tales that bring history to life.

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

184 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2022

Celebrate every book your child reads

Keep track of the books they've read on Pageticker and watch their reading journey grow.

Pageticker

Ready to get started?

Join thousands of readers discovering their next favourite book