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The Worst in the World

(Author) Terry Deary
Format: Paperback
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"★★★★★ Horrible Histories is back - and better than ever. Marking 30 years of the beloved series, The Worst in the World is vintage Terry Deary - deceptively informative with plenty of gore ... brought to life by Martin Brown's cartoonishly gory illustrations" - Daily Telegraph "Perfect for fans new and old, and packed with Deary's priceless wit and Brown's perfectly pitched illustrations, the past has never been so winningly horrible and so hilariously entertaining!" - Lancashire Evening Post The Worst in the Worldis packed full of the foulest gold, silver and bronze medal winning entries. Readers can discover what made the cut for the worst job in history (spoiler alert - it involves a king, a toilet in a stool and some botty wipes), or the worst ever pirate (must be the one who tied his own noose for his neck). Read all about the winners in horrible categories such as: - diseases, - battles, - emperors, - punishments, - schools and more. fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible stories- with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh takeon the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informativeread Horrible Histories has been entertainingchildren and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Read all about the most horrible top threes across history (in one man's opinion), they're the absolute worst!

Information
Publisher:
Scholastic
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780702323768
Publish year:
2023
Publish date:
April 13, 2023

Terry Deary

Terry Deary is a British author best known for his popular children's book series "Horrible Histories". Deary has written over 200 books, with "Horrible Histories" being his most notable work. His unique approach to history, blending humor and facts, has made his books engaging and educational for young readers.

Deary's literary style is characterized by his witty and irreverent tone, which has earned him a large following among children and adults alike. His contributions to literature include bringing history to life in a fun and accessible way, sparking an interest in the past among a new generation of readers.

Overall, Terry Deary has had a significant impact on the children's literature genre with his entertaining and informative books. His work continues to be celebrated for its ability to make learning history enjoyable and engaging for readers of all ages.

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