Vile Victorians Johnston

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What is Vile Victorians Johnston about?

The Victorians may have dressed in fine clothes, but life in their time was often filthy, frightening and unfair. Discover the gruesome ways people were punished, the dangers faced by working children, the strange customs of Victorian families and the surprising inventions that changed Britain. Packed with bizarre facts, jokes, quizzes and lively illustrations, this book reveals the revolting, ridiculous and fascinating truth about Queen Victoria’s reign and the people who lived through it.

About the author

Terry Deary is a popular British author who makes history exciting and funny for young readers. He is best known for the Horrible Histories series, packed with surprising facts, lively jokes and memorable characters from the past. Terry has written many other books too, including stories and fascinating true tales. His lively style helps children see that learning about history can be an adventure, full of questions, discoveries and plenty of laughs along the way.