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Vile Victorians

Name: Vile Victorians
ISBN: 9780702307331

By Terry Deary

Adjectives

informative humorous gruesome engaging

Genres

Humour History Non-fiction

What is Vile Victorians about?

Explore the grim and gruesome aspects of Victorian Britain, from notorious criminals who escaped the noose to the first public toilets and unexpected stag hunts at Paddington Station. This book delves into the dark underbelly of the era, revealing the less savoury side 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

192 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Edition published

2021

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