Terry Deary's Terribly True War Stories

This engaging chapter book by Terry Deary, known for his "Horrible Histories" series, offers a fascinating look into the realities of war through a collection of true stories and fact files. It delves into how individuals survive conflict, both on the front lines and at home, covering historical events like the famous Christmas truce and ancient betrayals. Deary's distinctive style makes complex and often grim historical topics accessible and thought-provoking for children aged 7-11, encouraging curiosity about history and human resilience.

What is war really like? How do people survive, whether on the battlefieldor back at home? Find out with Terry Deary's Terribly TrueWar Stories.The author of Horrible Histories brings us a fascinating collectionof war fact files plus seven stories of sacrifice and bloodshedincluding the incredible truce that began with a game of footballand the teacher who betrayed his students to the Roman soldiers.Sometimes fact can be stranger than fiction...