Books by Terry Deary

50 books · Ages 4–14

Terry Deary has 50 books on Wonderlit spanning ages 4–14.

Series

Terribly True War Stories
Terribly True Disaster Stories
Terribly True Stories
2 books · Ages 4–11
Rotten Rulers
Tower of Terror
Blitzed Brits
Horrible Histories
28 books · Ages 4–14
The Town Mouse and the Spartan House
Greek Tales
1 book · Ages 4–11
Ten Best Greek Legends Ever
Ten Best
1 book · Ages 4–11
Monster Hero
First Greek Myths
1 book · Ages 4–11
London
Horrible Histories Gruesome Guides
1 book · Ages 8–12
Fire Flight
Wiggott's Wonderful Waxworld
1 book · Ages 4–11

Standalone Books

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True Crime Stories
Terry Deary
Explore fascinating true crime cases from history, delving into the mysteries, motives, and methods behind real-world ev
Ages 8–12
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The Barmy British Empire and the Blitzed Brits
Terry Deary
Dive into the 'Horrible Histories' world to discover the wacky truth about the British Empire and the brave, often bizar
Ages 4–11
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Barmy British Empire
Terry Deary
Explore the 'barmy' side of the British Empire, from its vast reach to the peculiar lives in its colonies. This humorous
Ages 4–11
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Trenches
Terry Deary
Dive into the mud and danger of World War I trench warfare with this engaging history book. Learn about soldiers' lives,
Ages 4–11
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The Angry Aztecs
Terry Deary
Discover all the foul facts about the Angry Aztecs, from their unusual diets to their violent ball games and beliefs abo
Ages 4–11
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The Incredible Incas
Terry Deary
Uncover the "horrible truth" of the Incredible Incas, including stewed pee beauty secrets, why servants ate the emperor'
Ages 4–11
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Vicious Vikings and Measly Middle Ages
Terry Deary
Uncover the shocking truths of history, from Viking names like Fat-thighs to medieval chicken shaving, all packed with "
Ages 4–11
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Burglary for Beginners
Terry Deary
Smiff Smith is ready for adventure, but he never expected to find it at Master Crook's Crime Academy. Join him as he lea
Ages 7–11
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Blackout in the Blitz
Terry Deary
Follow children as they navigate the terrifying air raids of the London Blitz and the challenges of being evacuated to t
Ages 4–11
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Frightful First World War Woeful Second World War
Terry Deary
Discover the truly terrible truth about the First and Second World Wars. From the trenches to the home front, prepare fo
Ages 8–12
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Groovy Greeks
Terry Deary
Uncover the 'nasty bits' of Ancient Greek history, from bizarre rituals to the world's first flushing toilet, all delive
Ages 4–11
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Rotten Romans
Terry Deary, Martin Brown
Atti, a clever Roman teen, finds himself exiled to chilly Roman Britain after upsetting Emperor Nero. He's captured by a
Ages 4–11
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Horrible Histories Special: Scotland
Terry Deary
Dive into Scotland's past, exploring its most terrible tales and fascinating facts. This Horrible Histories Special make
Ages 4–11
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Rotten Romans and Cut-Throat Celts
Terry Deary
Uncover the real, often gross, history of the Rotten Romans and Cut-Throat Celts. From beastly battles to bizarre daily
Ages 4–11
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Queen Boudica's Secret Diary
Terry Deary
Experience ancient British history through the eyes of Boudica herself in this humorous and engaging 'secret diary.' Dis
Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 4-7
33 books
Terribly True War StoriesTerribly True Disaster StoriesThe Barmy British Empire and the Blitzed Brits
Ages 8-11
50 books
True Crime StoriesTerribly True War StoriesTerribly True Disaster Stories
Ages 12-18
17 books
True Crime StoriesRotten RulersBlitzed Brits

Common Themes

Curiosity & WonderHistoryFear & BraveryResilience & PerseveranceJustice & FairnessJoy & GratitudeHumorEmpathy & Kindness

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