Best Selling Books by Terry Deary

430 BC. Darius has been orphaned by the plague in Athens. To escape the sickness he runs off to join his Uncle Alcmaeon who is a general with the Spartan army. But he finds the Spartan way of life quite shocking. To the arrogant and ruthless Spartans, he is as worthless as a mouse. Then his uncle falls sick and only Darius can find a cure. Now Darius is a hero and his uncle offers him a life of luxury in Sparta. Still Darius finds the brutal Sparta too much and wants to go back to plague-stricken Athens. As Aesop said, ''Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear.''

Plymouth, 1577 Tom is a cabin boy for Captain Francis Drake, on his mission to steal South American gold from the Spanish fleet. Can Tom survive the trip round the world, through waves three times the height of their tiny ship, help Drake defeat the Spanish galleons - and come back rich? A fantastic story blending pirate legend with historical fact and Terry Deary''s vividly imagined characters!

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+ Isambard Kingdom Brunel''s Great Western is the biggest, fasted steamship in the world. But the crew of the little Irish steamship Sirius are determined to beat Brunel''s sea monster and be the first ship to cross the Atlantic by steam alone. With fires causing havoc, Brunel getting injured and one ship running out of coal, which steam sea monster has the power to win this dangerous race? Terry Deary''s Victorian Tales explore the fascinating world of the Victorians, including many of the incredible achievements and breakthroughs that took place, through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period. _______________ ''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

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+ A crowded train takes a wrong turn and hurtles at full speed into a section of track that should have been closed for repair. Among the passengers is the writer Charles Dickens. Can young workman Tommy stop the train in time and save the lives of those on board – or is it already too late? In this dramatic re-telling of one of the worst rail accidents in Victorian Britain, the Staplehurst Railway disaster, Terry Deary''s Victorian Tales explore the fascinating world of the Victorians, including many of the incredible achievements and breakthroughs that took place, through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. This edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period. _______________ ''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

While trying to win a treasure hunt, Captain Roger Redbeard, Sniffles the Cabin Boy, and Ellie, a band of modern-day pirates, uncover a real treasure.

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

Deadly Days in History is the most horrible Horrible Histories book yet. Terry Deary and Martin Brown take a whirlwind tour through the most dreadful, disastrous and deadly days in the whole of horrible history, from the grim Great Fire of Rome to the vile St Valentine''s Day Massacre, leaving the gory bits in (and the boring bits out).

Readers can discover all the foul facts about the RUTHLESS ROMANS, including which emperor enjoyed eating camel''s heels, who were the terrible twins who founded Rome and which evil emperors made murder a sport. These bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories... Stories of the First World War from the bestselling Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories. November 1916 - the war on the Home Front. Millie is being told off for breaching the blackout when a Zeppelin airship crashes over Essex. Millie, the local constable and an elderly helper must round up the armed German crew before they escape. Meanwhile the ''invaders'' are worrying about accidentally setting fire to the houses they were bombing! A strange but true tale of the Home Front for 7+ from the master historical storyteller. Book Band: Grey Ideal for ages 8+ Quizzed for Accelerated Reader

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?

History with twice the nasty bits ... in a horrible new edition! The Smashing Saxons tells the terrible truth about the pillaging people who bashed the Brits but got nobbled by the Normans. The Stormin'' Normans follows big bad Bill the Conqueror who battled at Hastings, stormed Europe and joined the crummy Crusades. Featuring curious quizzes, rotten recipes, gruesome games and terrible tests ... for your teacher! History has never been so horribl

Life in the monastery is simple for Edwin and Luke, two young boys who are training to be monks. It seems that nothing will disrupt the peace and order. Then news arrives that the Vikings have invaded, and they are forced to run for their lives. If the Vikings catch them, they will be taken away and become slaves. But with the elders in danger, will they turn back to help them? A Viking story blending Norse mythology with historical fact and Terry Deary''s vividly imagined characters.

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+ The day Queen Mary Tudor came to town was the most terrifying day of young Meg''s life. The Queen is also known as ''Bloody Mary'' because she has anyone who doesn''t go to church burned. Everyone wants to impress her, and what better way than by burning a witch. But the “witch" in question, Old Nan, is more clever and cunning than the townspeople who hunt her... Terry Deary''s Tudor Tales explore the infamous world of the Tudors through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. These stories feature real people and take place in some of the most recognisable Tudor settings. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period. _______________ ''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

AD 64. Rome is a frightening place. But little does Christian slave girl Mary realise the dangers that await her when she accompanies her master to the city. It is the day of the chariot races and Mary finds herself the only witness to a terrible crime.

In Troy in 1180 B.C., Acheron, storyteller in the palace of Paris and Helen, is so well-known as a liar that when a wooden horse left by the enemy Greek army rouses his suspicion and he learns truth about the deadly threat it holds, no one will believe him. Includes facts about Troy and its destruction.

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories... AD 51 Bran is a slave, a prisoner of Rome, but dreams of one day returning to his homeland, Britannia, to fight against the Romans. When the proud young slave is overheard criticizing Rome, he is thrown into prison and faces execution the next day. Luckily, his cell mate Caratacus is a very special prisoner indeed - a British chief. He believes he has a way to save both their skins, but he''ll need Bran''s help. A tale based on a key moment in Roman history, full of Terry Deary''s dark humour and dry wit.

Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a laugh-out-loud collection of Tudor tales based on thrilling true stories – four books in one!

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories... Stories of the First World War from the bestselling Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories. Flanders, 1914. The German and British soldiers in the trenches make an unofficial Christmas truce, with carols and a football match. But the officers aren''t happy... A veteran soldier and a young recruit are ''celebrating'' Christmas in the trenches of Flanders in 1914. They hear the enemy sing carols and watch them place Christmas Trees in the trenches opposite. They begin to shout greetings across no-man''s land and end up playing an international football match. The match is hard-fought but with moments of generosity and sportsmanship on both sides. They see the ''enemy'' as vulnerable humans and the officers are furious. Further unofficial truces are banned and the war goes on with bullets instead of footballs. But it''s a memory that stays with young Albert long after the war. A moving and fascinating look at a very human moment of the Great War, by the master historical storyteller. Book Band: Grey Ideal for ages 8+ Quizzed for Accelerated Reader