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Tudor Tales: The Thief, the Fool and the Big Fat King, Paperback / softback Book

Tudor Tales: The Thief, the Fool and the Big Fat King Paperback / softback

Illustrated by Helen Flook

Part of the Terry Deary's Historical Tales series

Paperback / softback

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From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps_______________Ideal for readers aged 7+Every day, hapless hopefuls travel to dirty and dangerous Tudor London, trying to seek their fortunes.

But what and who is waiting for them when they get there?

Tricksters and conmen, like young Eleanor's family, who prey on their naivety.

Meanwhile, the fearsome King Henry VIII has some rather cruel ideas of justice... for everyone. Terry Deary’s Tudor Tales explore the infamous world of the Tudors through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time.

These stories feature real people and take place in some of the most recognisable Tudor settings.

This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period. _______________‘Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers' interest in all things historical’ - Books For Keeps

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