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Stratford-upon-Avon

Name: Stratford-upon-Avon
ISBN: 9781407110783

By Terry Deary

Shakespeare’s town hides gruesome secrets—can you survive its not-so-boring history?

gruesome funny informative fast-paced

Genres

Non-fiction History Humour

What is Stratford-upon-Avon about?

Explore Stratford-upon-Avon with a gruesome guide to its bloodiest battles, deadliest diseases and most shocking secrets. Terry Deary uncovers the darker side of the town’s history, from fatal fleabites and brutal punishments to strange customs and famous figures such as William Shakespeare. Packed with lively facts, gory details and a full-colour map, this non-fiction tour reveals what life was really like in Stratford-upon-Avon through the ages.

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

95 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2010

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