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Books in History's Horror Stories series

  • The Ancient Egyptians: Burials and Mummies

    Louise Spilsbury

    Paperback (Cavendish Square, July 15, 2019)
    Covering one of the most famous and studied civilizations in history, this enthralling volume will make accessible to young readers the grim secrets of this former empire, including embalming the dead, ruthless pharaohs, and the building of the pyramids. Through illustrations, full-color photographs, and gruesome sidebars, students will discover a whole new exciting side to history.
    U
  • The Ancient Chinese: Gruesome Graves and Evil Emperors

    Louise Spilsbury

    Paperback (Cavendish Square, Aug. 15, 2019)
    This adventurous guide sheds light on the culture of violence and power in Asia during ancient times. Through vivid language and detailed sidebars, young readers will be drawn to all kinds of gory and unsavory topics, including foot binding for young women, the murderous Empress Wu, the deadly search for immortality, and the origins of acupuncture. This narrative grabs readers' attention and will allow them to explore history in a new, exciting way.
    U
  • The Romans: Gladiators and Blood Sports

    Louise Spilsbury

    Paperback (Cavendish Square, July 15, 2019)
    Violent chariot races, evil emperors, and murderous weapons. This stirring volume delves deep into the dark, violent history of one of the world's most important ancient cultures. With vivid language and compelling photographs and illustrations, young readers will discover the disgusting habits and brutal traditions of this former empire, experiencing history in an exciting and engaging way.
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  • Plague and Peril

    Terry Deary

    Paperback (Scholastic, Jan. 1, 2009)
    This is another horribly hilarious story from Terry Deary. It's 1348 and the shadow of the Black Death is descending over England. Geoffrey Copton returns from the war in France, only to find himself caught up in a plot to rob and kill an innocent man. Will Geoffrey and his friend Meg manage to save the day, or will the dastardly plotters get away with the gold ...and with murder.
  • Pirates and Plunder

    Terry Deary, Martin Brown

    Paperback (Scholastic, )
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  • Blackout in the Blitz

    Terry Deary, Martin Brown

    Paperback (Scholastic, )
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  • Big Book of Gory Stories

    Terry Deary, Martin Brown

    Paperback (Scholastic, )
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  • The Tomb of Treasure - An Awful Egyptian Adventure

    Terry Deary, Martin Brown

    Paperback (Scholastic, )
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  • Shadow of the Gallows: A Vile Victorian Adventure

    Terry Deary

    Paperback (Scholastic, )
    When a boy called Bairn is rescued from his dangerous job as an Edinburgh chimney sweep, he appears to have landed on his feet. But his new job proves just as dangerous and he soon becomes caught up in a plot to kill Queen Victoria. Has he been saved from slavery only to end up swinging at the gallows? Find out in this Vile Victorian adventure, it's got all the gore and so much more.
  • Raiders and Ruins

    Terry Deary, Martin Brown, Mike Phillips

    Paperback (Scholastic, March 2, 2009)
    This is another horribly hilarious story from the creators of "Horrible Histories". Eric is a young novice monk in the abbey at Lindisfarne. When he faces a lashing from fearsome Father Patrick, Eric flees in a small boat and is captured in a storm by Norse men. When he befriends Hilda, a young English slave girl, they plan their escape. But the youngsters uncover a secret plan to raid English monasteries and find themselves part of the raiding party on Lindisfarne itself. Can they save Eric's beloved monastery, its treasures and habitants?
  • Tower of Terror

    Terry Deary, Martin Brown

    Paperback (Scholastic, July 7, 2008)
    Simon Tuttle and his Pa are tricksters struggling to make a living on the Tudor streets. When disaster strikes Simon must fend for himself, even if it means committing treason. But can he pull of his Pa's carefully concocted plan and should he trust his mysterious new accomplice? Find out in this Terrible Tudor adventure, it's got all the gore and so much more.
  • Wall of Woe

    Terry Deary, Martin Brown

    Paperback (Scholastic, July 7, 2008)
    A wild and wind-lashed wall separates two terrifying tribes: the Picts and the Britons. Two Gaul soldiers are given the task of guarding the wall - on pain of death. But with catapults, feasts and football to distract them, will they be able to keep the peace and solve the mystery of the lost legion? Find out in this "Rotten Roman" adventure, it's got all the gore and so much more!