New Releases by Terry Deary

Flanders 1918. The extraordinary true story of a pigeon who saved nearly 200 lives. A troop of Americans are trapped behind enemy lines. Not only are their German enemies firing at them but so are their own side. Somehow they have to get a message to their comrades. The only way is by pigeon. But every time a pigeon rises in the air it is shot down. The last pigeon, a black bird called Cher Ami, flies with bullets zipping through the air all around him, covering 25 miles in just 65 minutes, helping to save the lives of the 194 survivors. In his epic journey he is shot through the breast, blinded in one eye, and left with a leg hanging only by a tendon. Army medics save his life. They can''t save his leg, so they carve a small wooden one for him. When he recovers, the pigeon is put on a boat to the United States, a hero.

Horribly Hilarious Joke Book is full of hundreds of horribly hilarious historical jokes and illustrations in one laugh-out-loud book. A must-have book for any Horrible Histories fan, you''ll literally laugh your head off at this comical collection of nasty bits.

A collection of Terry Deary''s Tudor Tales - four books in one!

Readers can discover all the foul facts about the TERRIBLE TUDORS, including why Henry VIII thought he''d married a horse, all about terrible Tudor torture and which shocking swear words the Tudors used. These bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Readers can discover all the foul facts about the AWESOME EGYPTIANS, including why some pharaohs wore false beards, which king had the most blackheads and revolting recipes for 3000 year old sweets. These bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

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.

Ireland, 1593 Grace O''Malley is the greatest pirate that ever lived, the terror of the Irish Sea. Her gang of cut-throats rule the waves ... until Grace is captured! But instead of being hanged, she is sent to London - by royal command. What will happen when the Queen of the Pirates meets the Queen of England? A fantastic story blending pirate legend with historical fact and Terry Deary''s vividly imagined characters!

Nevis Island, Caribbean, 1680 Red-legs Greaves has been a slave, a pirate, and a rich sugar planter. Now he''s a prisoner. And next morning, he''ll be dead - hanged by the neck for piracy! His only friend is a slave girl called Lou. Can Lou do anything to save Red-legs? It would take a miracle... A fantastic story blending pirate legend with historical fact and Terry Deary''s vividly imagined characters!

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... 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 new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.

Readers can discover all the foul facts about the GROOVY GREEKS, including why girls ran about naked pretending to be bears, who had the world''s first flushing toilet and why dedicated doctors tasted their patients'' ear wax! Now in ebook format, this bestselling book is sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Readers can discover all the foul facts about the VILE VICTORIANS, including the murderers who wouldn''t hang, when the first public loo was flushed and about stag hunting in Paddington Station. These bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Norway, 793 AD. Fleece was snatched by Viking warriors when she was ayoung girl. Now she must work for a bullying farmer and his family,looking after their sheep. She longs to return to the country where shewas born, but how will she ever make that journey back across the sea?

Want to know:Why the Aztecs like to eat scum?When the world is going to end?How to play a really violent ball game?Discover all the foul facts about the amazing Aztecs--all the gore and more!The Horrible Histories series has a proven track record of engaging even the most reluctant readers, and introducing them to fascinating times in the world''s history by any means necessary! These crazy facts are enhanced by irreverent illustrations, comic strip storytelling, fun quizzes, and so much more!

Something scary is happening in GOOSEBUMPS HORRORLAND, the all-new,all-terrifyin series by R. L. Stine. Just how scary? You''ll never know unless you crack open this classic prequel! Discover thefan favourite thriller and chiller that first introduced the world to the wooden face of fear. The puppet who pulls all the strings.None other than Slappy the Dummy!

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 dashing Earl of Essex is plotting a rebellion to overthrow the aged Elizabeth I and is using the Globe Theatre in his plot. When Queen Elizabeth I learns of the plan, Shakespeare''s theatre company end up in the most putrid prison in the land. Can James, a young actor, help the bard to earn the Queen''s forgiveness and the company''s freedom? 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

The Great Pyramid is a lively place to work. The only irritation is Antef, the fussy, bullisome supervisor who makes everyone feel more like slaves than free workers: so much so that they end up going on strike to protest against him! When Antef disappears, the workers are blamed. The only witness is Dafia, but she stays silent to protect her father. However, she decides to come up with a plan to clear the men''s names, and the only way to do that is to prove that Antef is alive. But how?

213 BC. The great inventor Archimedes has just one problem. His clumsy servant, young Lydia, is the bane of his life. But when the Romans besiege Syracuse, and the Greeks turn to Archimedes for help, it is young Lydia who always seems to come up with the answers. Of course Archimedes is a lion in the eyes of the folk of Syracuse. He takes all the credit, but that''s life for a Greek girl slave. As Aesop said, ''You may share the labours of the great, but you will not share the rewards.''

After the pharoah dies, Neria''s father gives her the job of mummifying the pharoah''s cat, which is still alive.

"The Woeful Second World War" presents the dire details of a war that affected almost everyone - from old men joining the Dad''s Army to the 12 year olds defending Berlin to the bitter end. Find out who made a meal of maggots, or which soldiers were so smelly their enemies could sniff them out.

The Custard Kid, who wants only to be a Hollywood stunt man, finds himself accidentally pursuing an outlaw career instead.