By Terry Deary (author) , James De La Rue (illustrator) Part of the Terrible True Tales series
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From the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, which is now a TV show and movie, and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.
'Deary's storytelling is simple, historically accurate and compelling.' (The i newspaper on The Silver Hand) Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents an exciting collection of tales from the First World War based on thrilling true stories - four books in one! Perfect for history fans (and those who don't know they're history fans yet) aged 7+.
The War Game: 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...The Bomber Balloon: November 1916 - the war on the Home Front. A German Zeppelin crashes during a raid on Essex. Can a constable and a schoolgirl round up the armed air crew?
The Last Flight: France 1917 - the war in the air. An air observer is shot down behind enemy lines and meets the German flying ace, the famous Red Baron.The Pigeon Spy: Flanders, 1918. The extraordinary true story of a pigeon, a black bird called Cher Ami, who saved nearly 200 lives.
Terry Deary's Terrible True Tales: First World War explores the First World War through the eyes of children and real people who could have lived at the time.
Packed with thoughtful illustrations by James de la Rue, these stories feature real people and take place in some of the most recognisable First World War settings. Featuring notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.
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.
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From the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, which is now a TV show and movie, and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. 'Deary's storytelling is simple, historically accurate and compelling.' (The i newspaper on The Silver Hand) Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents an exciting collection of tales from the First World War based on thrilling true stories - four books in one!
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Terrible True Tales: First World War and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Terrible True Tales: First World War features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers, History, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Military and war fiction, Recommendations, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction
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Terrible True Tales: First World War was written by Terry Deary and published by Bloomsbury Education an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
Terrible True Tales: First World War has 252 pages
Yes it is part of Terrible True Tales series
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