Tudor Tales: The Actor, the Rebel and the Wrinkled Queen (Terry Deary's Historical Tales)

Tudor Tales: The Actor, the Rebel and the Wrinkled Queen (Terry Deary's Historical Tales)

by TerryDeary (Author), HelenFlook (Illustrator)

Synopsis

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories... The dashing Earl of Essex is plotting a rebellion to overthrow the aged Elizabeth I and is using the Globe Theatre in his plot. When Queen Elizabeth I learns of the plan, Shakespeare's theatre company end up in the most putrid prison in the land. Can James, a young actor, help the bard to earn the Queen's forgiveness and the company's freedom? 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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Format: Paperback
Pages: 72
Publisher: Bloomsbury Education
Published: 11 Aug 2016

ISBN 10: 1472939859
ISBN 13: 9781472939852
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
Book Overview: 'Horrible Histories' author Terry Deary's quick-paced, hilarious and gripping stories bring the Tudor period to life. This new edition includes brand new readers' notes to help extend learning and exploration of the time period.

Author Bio
Terry Deary is the author of over 200 fiction and non-fiction books, which have been published in 32 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 10 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.