Books with author Helen Flook Terry Deary

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...Nevis Island, Caribbean, 1680Red-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.Book Band: GreyIdeal for ages 8+Quizzed for Accelerated Reader

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...In a tunnel under the Thames, an urchin named Jenny and the young Queen Victoria dream of a wonderful new idea – underground trains! Twenty years later, the dream is finally becoming a reality. However, the construction of the Underground is tearing London apart and destroying the home of Jenny and her family. When Jenny comes face-to-face with the Queen again – will she tell her about the human cost of the 'dream'? 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.

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...The North Atlantic, 1726Captain Fly is the greatest pirate to sail the seven seas - or so he says. But his captives Jed and Arthur think he's a bad-tempered bully. Now Captain Fly has ordered his prisoners to work for him as pirates, or he'll kill them! It's time to stop the cruel captain for good...A fantastic story blending pirate legend with historical fact and Terry Deary's vividly imagined characters.Book Band: BrownIdeal for ages 7+Quizzed for Accelerated Reader

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...Ireland, 1593Grace 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.Book Band: GreyIdeal for ages 7+Quizzed for Accelerated Reader

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...Whitby, Northern England, 867. Edwin and Luke are young boys training to be monks. It's a quiet life, until one day the Vikings invade. The boys are terrified of the fearsome Danes, whose gods are even more terrifying warriors than they are. What will happen if the boys are caught?Terry Deary's Viking Tales explore the world and mythology of the Vikings through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. These stories feature real people from history and take place in some of the most recognisable Viking settings. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.Book band: BrownIdeal for ages 7+Quizzed for Accelerated Reader

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...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. Terry Deary's Viking Tales explore the world and mythology of the Vikings through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. These stories feature real people from history and take place in some of the most recognizable Viking settings. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.Book band: BrownIdeal for ages 7+Quizzed for Accelerated Reader