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Biographical note
Terry Deary is the author of over 200 fiction and non-fiction books, which have been published in 40 languages. His Horrible Histories will celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2018, and have sold over 25 million copies worldwide and been adapted as television series, theatre tours and museum exhibitions. 2018 will also be the 40th anniversary of his first children's book. Terry Deary was voted "Outstanding Children's Non-Fiction Author of the 20th Century" by Books for Keeps magazine.An enjoyable mini-macho read for age seven plus.
Irish Examiner (July 2010)
D really enjoys the Horrible Histories books so the two <b>Viking Tales books</b> by Terry Deary were very well enjoyed by him. They’re a fun read and weave in bits of information too to support learning about Vikings.
- Sarah Burns, Let them be small
From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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Ideal for readers aged 7+
Whitby, Northern England, 867. Edwin and Luke are young boys training to be monks. It's a quiet life, until one day the Vikings invade. The boys are terrified of the fearsome Danes, whose gods are even more terrifying warriors than they are. What will happen if the boys are caught?
Terry Deary’s Viking Tales explore the world and mythology of the Vikings through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. These stories feature real people from history and take place in some of the most recognisable Viking settings. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.
Book band: Brown
Quizzed for Accelerated Reader
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‘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
Whitby, Northern England, 867. Edwin and Luke are young boys training
to be monks. It's a quiet life until one day the Vikings invade.The
boys are terrified of the fearsome Danes, whose gods are even more
terrifying warriors than they are. What will happen if the boys are
caught?