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Villainous Victorians (Horrible Histories)

Name: Villainous Victorians (Horrible Histories)
Rating: 4.67 (3 reviews)
ISBN: 9781407104317

By Terry Deary

Who ate an ape, feared bogies, and risked losing a precious spangle?

humorous informative engaging educational

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.67

From 3 readers

Genres

Humour Non-fiction

What is Villainous Victorians (Horrible Histories) about?

Discover the gruesome truths of the Victorian era in 'Villainous Victorians'! Uncover why burglars feared bogies, which poet claimed to have eaten an ape, and how a 'snick fadger' might kidnap your spangle. Packed with hilarious illustrations and shocking facts, this book brings history to life in the most entertaining way.

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)

This edition

2008

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