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The Thief, the Fool and the Big Fat King

By Terry Deary

A coney’s biggest trick may be escaping her own family’s dangerous game.

humorous thrilling historical mischievous

Genres

Historical Fiction Adventure Humour

What is The Thief, the Fool and the Big Fat King about?

In Tudor London, hopeful newcomers called coneys arrive seeking their fortunes, but the city's streets are full of tricksters ready to exploit them. Eleanor knows her family's clever scams all too well, yet she begins to question their dishonest ways. When her family is summoned to perform for the terrifying Henry VIII, their plans take a dangerous turn. With a fortune at stake and the king's brutal justice close at hand, Eleanor must use her courage and quick thinking to save them all.

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

59 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2003

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