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This is a horrible book of foul facts, packed with loathsome lists, rotten rhymes and terrible trivia, Terry Deary ; illustrated by Martin Brown

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This is a horrible book of foul facts, packed with loathsome lists, rotten rhymes and terrible trivia, Terry Deary ; illustrated by Martin Brown

Language

eng

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illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Primary school age

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

This is a horrible book of foul facts

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Terry Deary ; illustrated by Martin Brown

Series statement

Horrible histories

Sub title

packed with loathsome lists, rotten rhymes and terrible trivia

Summary

This is a Horrible Book of Foul Facts serves up all the dreadful details of horrible history you'll ever need to know - from rotten Roman graffiti to terrible teacher tortures and rude royal nicknames, the foul facts are all inside. Want to know the crushing details about execution by elephant? How to soften your skin Georgian-style, using the skins of puppies? Whose idea of a top treat was mashed deer tongues? Whether you're desperate to discover which famous rulers were left-handed, raring to read about the top ten dogs of all time, or just aching to ask about assassinating apes, then this book is for you. History has never been so horrible!

Target audience

pre adolescent

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