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New Releases by Terry Deary

Terry Deary is the author of Terrible True Tales: Saxons (2026), On This Horrible Day in History ebook (2025), Terrible True Tales: The Stone Age (2025), Horrible History of the World ebook (newspaper edition) (2023), Angry Aztecs (newspaper edition) ebook (2023).

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Terrible True Tales: Saxons

release date: Feb 12, 2026
Terrible True Tales: Saxons
Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a hilarious collection of Saxon tales based on exciting true stories – four books in one!

On This Horrible Day in History ebook

release date: Sep 16, 2025
On This Horrible Day in History ebook
On This Horrible Day in History is full of horrible facts that happened on every single day of the year. Maybe you share your birthday with Guy Fawkes, or even Ivan the Terrible... Read all about the massacre that happened to rioters in the Roman Empire on Christmas Day. There''s a foul and fascinating fact for every day of the year!

Terrible True Tales: The Stone Age

release date: Jan 16, 2025
Terrible True Tales: The Stone Age
'Deary's storytelling is simple, historically accurate and compelling.' – The i newspaper on The Silver Hand From the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, which is now a TV show and movie, and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a hilarious collection of Stone Age tales based on thrilling true stories – four books in one! Perfect for history fans (and those who don't know they're history fans yet) aged 7+. The Great Flood Jay loves to listen to his grandfather's stories of the Great Spirit and the Earth Mother, but outside, danger is at their door. Food is getting scarcer, tribes are at war and the river water is rising... The Great Storm On the cold and windy island of Skara Brae, Tuk and his sister Storm are hunting. But when a thief steals half their tribe's winter food stores, it's up to the siblings to solve the mystery. What if they starve? And even worse, what if it's true that their father's the thief? The Great Monster While everyone else works, Sin-leqi reads tablets in the great temples. The tablets tell tales of the legendary Gilgamesh, tales that are so fantastical that lazy Sin-leqi doesn't have to work as long as he keeps telling them. But when the story comes to an end, Sin-leqi is in trouble... The Great Cave Willow isn't the strongest or fastest in his tribe, but he is careful and clever. So when the brawny and brash Bull takes over as the tribe's chief, it's going to take all of Willow's wits to survive! Terry Deary's Terrible True Tales: The Stone Age explores the world of the Stone Age through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. Packed with fun illustrations by Tambe, these stories feature real people and take place in some of the most recognisable prehistoric settings. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.

Horrible History of the World ebook (newspaper edition)

release date: Sep 14, 2023
Horrible History of the World ebook (newspaper edition)
The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the foul but fascinating Horrible History of the World, from brain-nibbling Neanderthals to terrified teenage soldiers in the twentieth century. A brand new classic Horrible Histories book, perfect for fans old and new.

Angry Aztecs (newspaper edition) ebook

release date: Sep 14, 2023
Angry Aztecs (newspaper edition) ebook
Readers can discover all the foul facts about the ANGRY AZTECS, from why the Aztecs liked to eat scum and all about their horrible habit of drinking wine with live toads in. With a bold, accessible new look and a heap of extra-horrible bits, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Terrible Tudors

release date: Jun 08, 2023
Terrible Tudors
Discover all the cut-throat facts about the Terrible Tudors with history''s most horrible headlines: Tudor edition. Jump into Tudor life with Terry Deary, the master of making history fun. Discover why Henry VIII thought he''d married a horse, how the Tudors tortured their enemies and which shocking swear wordsthey used. It''s all in Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019''s brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie -Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

Terrible Tudors (newspaper edition) ebook

release date: Jun 08, 2023
Terrible Tudors (newspaper edition) ebook
Readers can discover all the foul facts about the TERRIBLE TUDORS, including why Henry VIII thought he'd married a horse and which shocking swear words the Tudors used. With a bold, accessible new look and a heap of extra-horrible bits, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Rotten Rulers (newspaper edition)

release date: Jul 07, 2022
Rotten Rulers (newspaper edition)
Readers can discover all the foul facts about ROTTEN RULERS, including who gave the job of high priest to a donkey and who celebrated victory by eating his enemy''s head? With a bold, accessible new look and a heap of extra-horrible bits, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Blitzed Brits

release date: Jan 01, 2022
Blitzed Brits
Discover all the foul facts life at home during the Second World War with history's most horrible headlines: Blitz edition. Get to grips with Home Front lifewith Terry Deary, the master of making history fun. From what really happened in Dad's Armyto the perils of air raids, and why the Blitzed Brits were eating chicken-fruit, sinkers and nutty. It's all in Horrible Histories: Blitzed Brits: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie -Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

Measly Middle Ages (newspaper edition) ebook

release date: Jun 03, 2021
Measly Middle Ages (newspaper edition) ebook
All the foul facts about the Measly Middle Ages are ready to uncover, including why chickens had their bottoms shaved, a genuine jester's joke and what ten-year-old treacle was used for. These bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Horrible History of the World (Reloaded edition)

release date: Feb 07, 2019
Horrible History of the World (Reloaded edition)
THE HORRIBLE HISTORY OF THE WORLD presents the foul but fascinating story of humans from brain-nibbling Neanderthals to terrified teenage soldiers in the twentieth century. Discover why Alexander the Great banned beards, what smelly sport was played by samurai warriors and who tried to bump off her enemies with a cake made with poisoned bath-water.

The Silver Hand

release date: May 10, 2018
The Silver Hand
From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps _______________ This brand new, thrilling adventure from Terry Deary brings the closing days of the First World War to life. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo and John Boyne. It's 1918 and the Great War is entering its final phase. In northern France, young Aimee has just found out that her mother is part of a spy network working with the British. After reluctantly befriending Marius, a German boy who has been left behind by his countrymen, she must try to help him get back behind German lines while evading a traitor she has helped to discover. This page-turning adventure sheds new light on the First World War and will have readers gripped from start to finish. Book band: Dark Blue Ideal for readers aged 8+ _______________ 'Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers' interest in all things historical' - Books For Keeps

Stone Age Tales: The Great Storm

release date: Mar 08, 2018
Stone Age Tales: The Great Storm
From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps _______________ A fast-paced Stone Age adventure ideal for readers aged 7+. Skara Brae, Orkney, Scotland. 5000 years ago. On the cold and windy island of Skara Brae, Tuc and his sister Storm try to catch birds in their fishing net. They eat fish day in, day out, and they're sick of it. But when a thief steals half their tribe's winter food stores, being bored of their dinner is the least of their problems. What if they starve? And even worse, what if it's true that their father's the thief? An exciting tale based on real historical and archaeological evidence, this story is full of Terry Deary's imaginative style and dry wit. With helpful reading notes to extend learning, this book is the perfect springboard for further study of the Stone Age under the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum. Book band: Grey _______________ 'Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers' interest in all things historical' - Books For Keeps

Stone Age Tales: The Great Monster

release date: Mar 08, 2018
Stone Age Tales: The Great Monster
From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named ''the outstanding children''s non-fiction author of the 20th century'' by Books For Keeps _______________ Ideal for readers aged 7+ Mesopotamia, 2500 years ago Everyone in the tribe must work; all the men go hunting for bulls and mountain lions - apart from Sin-leqi, that is. Sin-leqi stays home and reads tablets in the great temples. The tablets tell tales of the legendary Gilgamesh, tales that are so fantastical that lazy Sin-leqi doesn''t have to work, as long as he keeps telling them. But when the story comes to end, Sin-leqi is in trouble... A brand new and exciting tale, based on real historical and archaeological evidence, this story is full of Terry Deary''s imaginative style and dry wit. Book band: Grey ________________ ''Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers'' interest in all things historical'' - Books For Keeps

Stone Age Tales: The Great Flood

release date: Mar 08, 2018
Stone Age Tales: The Great Flood
From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named ''the outstanding children''s non-fiction author of the 20th century'' by Books For Keeps _______________ Ideal for readers aged 7+ 9500 years ago, as the Ice Age is ending... Jay''s grandfather is old, maybe twice as many summers as he has fingers and toes, but he is wise too. Jay loves to sit in their house by the river and listen to his stories of the Great Spirit and the Earth Mother. But outside, danger is at their door; food is getting scarcer, tribes are at war, and all the time the river water is rising... A brand new and exciting tale, based on real historical and archaeological evidence, this story is full of Terry Deary''s imaginative style and dry wit. Book band: Grey _______________ ''Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers'' interest in all things historical'' - Books For Keeps

Knights' Tales: The Knight of Sticks and Straw

release date: Feb 08, 2018
Knights' Tales: The Knight of Sticks and Straw
Castile, Spain, 1099. Cristina is just a frightened servant girl, until she becomes a crucial player in fighting back the Berber invasion. Will she have the courage to support the great knight, El Cid, in his final battle?

Knights' Tales: The Knight of Swords and Spooks

release date: Feb 08, 2018
Knights' Tales: The Knight of Swords and Spooks
England, 1485. Young George is plucked from his grand home and finds himself a hostage to King Richard III. With the king''s enemies advancing, the whole country is in turmoil, and George believes he is doomed to die. Is there any way he can escape the anger of the weak and cruel king?

Knights' Tales: The Knight of Sticks and Straw

release date: Feb 08, 2018
Knights' Tales: The Knight of Sticks and Straw
Castile, Spain, 1099. Cristina is just a frightened servant girl, until she becomes a crucial player in fighting back the Berber invasion. Will she have the courage to support the great knight, El Cid, in his final battle?

Greek Tales: The Tortoise and the Dare

release date: Nov 02, 2017
Greek Tales: The Tortoise and the Dare
750 BC. The boys at school are excited. Their teacher suggests the school holds its own Olympic games. Elena watches as her twin brother, Cypselis, prepares and discovers a bet with Big Bacchiad. If Cypselis wins he gets a new goat, if he loses then Elena becomes Bacchiad's slave. Elena needs to make sure her brother wins. But will he?

Viking Tales: The Sword of the Viking King

release date: Oct 05, 2017
Viking Tales: The Sword of the Viking King
Wessex, Southern England, 878. Fortunes are not on the side of the English and the Vikings will soon control all the land. Even young Ethelbert believes he could do a better job than King Alfred. Little does he know that soon he will be called on to prove it.

Viking Tales: The Hand of the Viking Warrior

release date: Oct 05, 2017
Viking Tales: The Hand of the Viking Warrior
North America, 1009. The conquering Vikings are delighted to reach North America. The land is green and fertile - it's the perfect place to establish a new home. But first they must learn to get on with the natives.

Egyptian Tales: The Phantom of the Nile

release date: Sep 07, 2017
Egyptian Tales: The Phantom of the Nile
Menes is training as a scribe in the local temple, and to earn extra money to help his poor family, he agrees to assist rich old Maiarch. Menes must write a prayer to rid Maiarch of an old family ghost. But what if the ghost is actually more human than superhuman?

Roman Tales: The Goose Guards

release date: Aug 10, 2017
Roman Tales: The Goose Guards
From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps ____________________ 387 BC Rome is under attack from the vicious Gauls and the barbarian army is now preparing to besiege the Temple of Juno on Capitol Hill, home of Brutus, a trainee priest. The temple's inhabitants are offered help from the army of Lord Furius, but are not sure if he is to be trusted. However, when rescue eventually comes it is from an even more unlikely source... A tale based on one of the most famous of all Roman legends, full of Terry Deary's dark humour and dry wit. ____________________ 'Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers' interest in all things historical.' Books For Keeps

Pirate Tales: The Pirate Captain

release date: Jul 13, 2017
Pirate Tales: The Pirate Captain
Captain Fly is the greatest pirate to sail the seven seas - or so he says. But can his captives Jed and Arthur stop the cruel captain?

Saxon Tales: The King Who Threw Away His Throne

release date: Jun 01, 2017
Saxon Tales: The King Who Threw Away His Throne
From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named ''the outstanding children''s non-fiction author of the 20th century'' by Books For Keeps ____________________ King Vortigern thinks he''s so clever but his servant Mervyn knows he is playing a dangerous game. Can Mervyn keep the King safe from the invading Saxons, Pictish raiders, and a beautiful Saxon princess? Join master storyteller Terry Deary for a trip back in time to Saxon times and an exciting adventure. ____________________ ''Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers'' interest in all things historical.'' Books For Keeps

Saxon Tales: The Witch Who Faced the Fire

release date: Jun 01, 2017
Saxon Tales: The Witch Who Faced the Fire
From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named ''the outstanding children''s non-fiction author of the 20th century'' by Books For Keeps ____________________ Wilfred, the Saxon village Cunning Man, is loved by all for his wondrous healing powers. But he is growing old and weary, and it will soon be time for his apprentice, Ardith, to step up. It''s a risky job, and Ardith''s about to learn the hard way that you need more than potions and magic words. You need to be... cunning. Join master storyteller Terry Deary for a trip back in time to Saxon times and an exciting adventure. ____________________ ''Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers'' interest in all things historical.'' Books For Keeps

Woeful Second World War

release date: Sep 01, 2016
Woeful Second World War
Readers can discover all the foul facts about the WOEFUL SECOND WORLD WAR, including why the blitzed Brits ate chicken-fruit, sinkers and nutty, what really happened in Dad''s Army and how to make a rude noise with a gas mask. With a bold new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Stormin' Normans

release date: May 05, 2016
Stormin' Normans
Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Stormin' Normans, including why Norman knights slept with a dolly and which pirate hung up his eye-patch. With a bold, accessible new look and revised by the author, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Smashing Saxons

release date: Mar 03, 2016
Smashing Saxons
Discover all the foul facts about the Smashing Saxons, including who got cow pats as Christmas presents, why wearing a pig on your head is lucky and how to make a dead Saxon happy. With a bold, accessible new look and revised by the author, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Rotten Romans

release date: Feb 04, 2016
Rotten Romans
Readers can discover all the foul facts about the ROTTEN ROMANS, including what Roman soldiers wore under their kilts and how Romans told the future with dead chickens. With a bold, accessible new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.
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