Terrible True Tales: Pirates

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What is Terrible True Tales: Pirates about?

Step aboard for three thrilling pirate adventures based on true events. Join Jed and Arthur as they are forced to serve the bullying Captain Fly, follow cabin boy Tom as he sails with Francis Drake against the Spanish fleet, and meet Grace O’Malley, the fearless Pirate Queen who faces capture and the court of Queen Elizabeth I. Told through the eyes of children who might have lived through these events, the stories mix danger, humour and historical facts, with illustrations and notes to explore the past.

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!