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Horrible Histories Villainous Victorians

By Terry Deary

Adjectives

humorous informative engaging educational

Genres

Humour Non-fiction Historical Fiction

Synopsis

Delve into the dark side of the Victorian era with 'Villainous Victorians'. Discover why burglars feared bogies, which poet claimed to have eaten an ape, and how a 'snick fadger' might kidnap your spangle. Packed with hair-raising stories and hilarious illustrations, this book unveils the most villainous aspects of Victorian life, making history both fun and informative.

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

144 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2017

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