Saxon Tales: The King Who Threw Away His Throne (Terry Deary's Historical Tales)

Saxon Tales: The King Who Threw Away His Throne (Terry Deary's Historical Tales)

by TerryDeary (Author)

Synopsis

King Vortigern thinks he's so clever but his servant Mervyn knows he is playing a dangerous game. Can Mervyn keep the King safe from the invading Saxons, Pictish raiders, and a beautiful Saxon princess? Join master storyteller Terry Deary for a trip back in time to Saxon times and an exciting adventure. Book band: Grey Ideal for ages: 8+

$9.36

Quantity

8 in stock

More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 64
Publisher: Bloomsbury Education
Published: 01 Jun 2017

ISBN 10: 1472929209
ISBN 13: 9781472929204
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
Book Overview: Stories of the Saxons from the bestselling Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories. The Picts and the Saxons are coming. Can King Vortigern hold on to his throne?

Media Reviews
These stories are great fun but they also contain plenty of authenticity and Tambe's illustrations add to the period feel. * Parents in Touch *
Author Bio
Terry Deary began his writing career with fiction for A&C Black. He is now author of over 200 fiction and non-fiction books, which have been published in 40 languages. His historical fiction for older children Tudor Terror has been praised as a marvellous blend of fact and fiction (School Librarian). His non-fiction has been consistently in the best-seller lists since 1994. His Horrible Histories celebrated their 15th anniversary in 2008, having sold over 25 million copies worldwide and been adapted as television series, theatre tours and museum exhibitions. Terry Deary was voted Outstanding Children's Non-Fiction Author of the 20th Century by Books for Keeps magazine.