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Horribly Famous Books in Order | Wonderlit

Horribly Famous

3 books · Ages 8–13 · Chapter Books, Young Adult

Horribly Famous is a 3-book series for ages 8–13 by Alan MacDonald. Each book stands alone — start anywhere.

Where to Start

Start anywhere — each book stands alone.

That said, Queen Victoria and Her Enormous Empire and Horatio Nelson and His Valiant Victory are great first picks.

All Books

No particular order needed — browse and pick what catches your eye.

Queen Victoria and Her Enormous Empire

Queen Victoria and Her Enormous Empire2001

Horatio Nelson and His Valiant Victory

Horatio Nelson and His Valiant Victory2006

Charles Dickens and His Pen Pals

Charles Dickens and His Pen Pals2012

What This Series Covers

Curiosity & Wonder History Humor Writing & Storytelling Growing Up Resilience & Perseverance

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