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Viking Tales; The eye of the Viking God
The slave girl doesn’t even have a name. The bullying Vikings call her ‘Fleece’ because they make her look after the sheep. She works hard all day, and at night she must serve them food and wine. When an accident happens, and the Vikings have to bury their warrior chief, it looks like Fleece will have the most difficult job of her life.
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Tudor Tales; The actor, the rebel and the wrinkled queen
A young actor at the Globe Theatre must defend his master when Queen Elizabeth suspects that Shakespeare tried to help the Earl of Essex overthrow her.
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Viking Tales; The battle of the Viking woman
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.
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Tudor Tales; The maid, the witch and the cruel queen
The day Queen Mary Tudor came to town was the most terrifying day of young Meg’s life. The Queen is also known as ‘Bloody Mary’ because she has anyone who doesn’t go to church burned. Everyone wants to impress her, and what better way than by burning a witch. But the “witch” in question, Old Nan, is more clever and cunning than the townspeople who hunt her…
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.
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Egyptian Tales; The plot on the Pyramid
The Great Pyramid is a lively place to work. The only irritation is Antef, the fussy, bullying supervisor who makes everyone feel more like slaves than free workers. So, when Antef disappears, the workers are blamed. The only witness is yong Dafia. Can she decides to come up with a plan to clear the men’s names?
Terry Deary’s Egyptian Tales explore the world of Ancient Egypt 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 Egyptian settings. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.
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Greek Tales; The tortoise and the dare
“Ellie is furious! Her twin brother, Cypselis, has made a bet with Big Bacchiad. If Cypselis can beat Big Bacchiad in an Olympic foot race, Ellie’s family will receive a goat. But if Cypselis loses, Ellie will become Big Bacchiad’s slave!
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Roman Tales; The Goose Guards
387 BC. Brutus, a trainee priest at the Temple of Juno, hates thetemple’s holy geese. Little does he realize how useful they will bewhen the vicious Gaul army invades the city.
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Victorian Tales; The Fabulous Flyer
Henri Giffard has devoted all his free time and money to inventing the first steam-driven hot air balloon. He’s determined to make mankind’s first ever-powered flight, and so in 1852 he sets off for Paris with just an urchin girl to help him. Thousands of people gather to watch the flight. Will the machine work when the weather changes – or will Henri’s dream of flying become his downfall?
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Knights’ Tales; The Knight of sticks and straw
Cristina is a serving girl at the palace of Valencia, and she has a reputation for being cowardly. El Cid, King Alfonso’s greatest knight, is a master of terror. Tomorrow he marches on the blood thirsty Berbers at the city gates, and Cristina must lead him into battle under very strange circumstances. can she find the courage to take the reins and save the day?
An unusual tale, based on a real medieval knight, this story is full of Terry Deary’s dark humour and dry wit.₦930 -
Viking Tales; The hand of the Viking warrior
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.
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Knight Tales; The Knight of Spurs and Spirits
England, 1609…Sir Robert Hylton is the last knight of the grand Hylton Castle, and by far the worst. His servants live in fear of his violent and cruel temper, terrified of doing anything that might displease their master. And when absent-minded stable boy Roger Skelton makes a fateful mistake, they learn just how cruel Hylton’s last knight really is. A strange and exciting tale, based on a real medieval knight, this story is full of Terry Deary’s dark humour and dry wit.
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Viking Tales; The sword of the Viking King
When King Alfred is left to wander the English countryside looking little better than a beggar, it seems there is no hope left – the Vikings will conquer the country and they will all become slaves. Ethelbert is still young, but he wishes he could fight to protect his country. And soon he is called upon to do just that. But when faced with such fearsome warriors, it is only through cunning and mystery that they will get the upper hand…A Viking story blending Norse mythology with historical fact and Terry Deary’s vividly imagined characters.
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Victorian Tales; The twisted tunnels
Jenny and her grandfather are toshers. They survive by finding things in the sewer – anything they can sell, and they can sell almost anything. It’s a horrible life, but they are managing. Until the building of the London Underground Railway destroys huge parts of the slums and takes away even their meagre home. Fascinating story of the human cost of the Underground.
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Greek Tales; The boy who cried horse
“Acheron is the best liar in Troy. In his stories, he can make King Paris and the Trojan heroes sound like gods. But when a stranger arrives in the city with news that the Greek enemy army has left without a fight, Acheron is suspicious. But when he finds out the truth, will anyone believe his latest story?”
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Egyptian Tales; The Gold in the grave
Tutankhamen has been buried in his rocky tomb. But there is a plot to rob the grave of its vast wealth as soon as possible after the funeral. A motley gang of villains have all the skills they need to undertake the crime – the key member of the team is young Paneb, who is small and lithe and the only one who can slip through the tunnel and into the funeral chamber. It’s a risky venture, because, if he’s caught, the punishment is slow torture and death.
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Egyptian Tales; The Magic and the Mummy
This is a tale of Neria, who works in the House of Death, helping her father to make the mummies. Neria enjoys her work, but when the pharaoh dies, it all goes into overdrive mode. Everyone is so busy that Neria is given the responsibility of mummifying the pharaoh’s cat, to accompany him to the Afterlife.
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Knight Tales; The Knight of swords and spooks
The future of England is uncertain, the king’s allies might really be his enemies, and poor young George is stuck in the crossfire. Held hostage by King Richard III, all George wants to do is become a noble knight. Can he and his servant Robin survive in the cut-throat world of medieval battles, betrayals and suspicious kings?
A strange and exciting tale, based on a real medieval knight, this story is full of Terry Deary’s dark humour and dry wit.
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Victorian Tales; Terror on The Train
England, June 1865. A train speeds along the railway line. Its passengers include the great writer Charles Dickens. But up ahead, the track over the bridge has been taken up for repairs. Can young workman Tommy stop the train in time – or is it already too late?
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Roman Tales; The Captive Celt
Set in Rome in AD51, this is the story of Deri, a Celt who faces execution for criticizing Rome. Deri’s cellmate is a British chief, and he believes there is a way to save both their skins.
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Egyptian Tales; The Phantom and the Fisherman
Menes is training as a scribe in the local temple, and to earn extra money to help his poor family, he agrees to assist rich old Maiarch. Menes must write a prayer to rid Maiarch of an old family ghost. But what if the ghost is actually more human than supernatural?
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A Shakespeare Children’s story; The Winter’s tale
It is set in Sicily, and revolves around the main character, King Leontes, who is consumed by doubts about his wife s loyalty. Jealousy drives him to plot his best friend s murder, imprison his wife and disown their unborn child.
The play stretches over a period of sixteen long years during which Leontes realises his mistakes, and he is finally reunited with his estranged wife and daughter. This short narrative version of the play has been suitably adapted to help introduce the play to young readers.
It can be read by children or read to them by parents who wish to introduce them to the play. It can also be used by teachers as a classroom resource.₦900
