Terrible True Tales: First World War

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Terry Deary's 'Terrible True Tales: First World War' presents four gripping stories based on real events from the First World War. Readers will experience the 1914 Christmas truce, a daring Zeppelin crash in 1916, an encounter with the Red Baron in 1917, and the heroic tale of Cher Ami, a pigeon that saved nearly 200 lives in 1918. Illustrated by James de la Rue, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the lives of those who lived through 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!