by TerryDeary (Author), HelenFlook (Illustrator), TerryDeary (Author), HelenFlook (Illustrator)
From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories... In a tunnel under the Thames, an urchin named Jenny and the young Queen Victoria dream of a wonderful new idea - underground trains! Twenty years later, the dream is finally becoming a reality. However, the construction of the Underground is tearing London apart and destroying the home of Jenny and her family. When Jenny comes face-to-face with the Queen again - will she tell her about the human cost of the `dream'? Terry Deary's Victorian Tales explore the fascinating world of the Victorians, including many of the incredible achievements and breakthroughs that took place, through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 64
Publisher: Bloomsbury Education
Published: 08 Sep 2016
ISBN 10: 1472939840
ISBN 13: 9781472939845
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
Book Overview: 'Horrible Histories' author Terry Deary's hilarious and gripping stories bring the Victorian period to life. This new edition includes brand new readers' notes to help extend learning and exploration of the time period.