By Terry Deary (author) , Helen Flook (illustrator)
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The day Queen Mary Tudor - or 'Bloody Mary', as she's called, because she has anyone who doesn't go to church burned - came to town was the most terrifying day of young Meg's life.
Everyone wants to impress Her Majesty, and what better way to show their devotion than by burning a witch themselves.
But the witch , Old Nan is more clever and cunning than the townspeople and in the end, she isn't the one who sparks the ferocious temper of the frightful Queen ...
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One of the World Book Day 2014 Authors Terry Deary is the author of 249 fiction and non-fiction books published in 36 years and is one of the most successful children’s authors of all time. His Horrible Histories series has sold over 6 million copies in the UK and has been translated into over 40 languages, as well as being adapted into a BAFTA award-winning television series for CBBC. Terry was also voted The Outstanding Non-Fiction Author of the 20th Century (Books for Keeps). He has now turned his attentions to adult fiction and non-fiction and more television and stage work.
He is married to Jenny and they have a daughter Sara who recently had twins, Terry's first grandchildren. He lives in Durham.
Q+A with Terry Deary
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Favourite Monster: The Chimera
Your weapon of choice: Machine Gun
Special Secret Power: Invisibility
Favourite Fight scene: Gladiators
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The day Queen Mary Tudor - or 'Bloody Mary', as she's called, because she has anyone who doesn't go to church burned - came to town was the most terrifying day of young Meg's life. Everyone wants to impress Her Majesty, and what better way to show their devotion than by burning a witch themselves.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Maid, the Witch and the Cruel Queen and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
The Maid, the Witch and the Cruel Queen features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Historical Fiction, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 3+ readers
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The Maid, the Witch and the Cruel Queen was written by Terry Deary and published by A & C Black Publishers Ltd an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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