{"product_id":"terrible-true-tales-saxons","title":"Terrible True Tales: Saxons","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the author of the blockbuster \u003ci\u003eHorrible Histories \u003c\/i\u003eseries, also a TV show and movie, who has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorrible Histories\u003c\/i\u003e author Terry Deary presents a hilarious collection of Saxon tales based on exciting true stories – four books in one! Perfect for history fans (and those who don't know they're history fans yet) aged 7+.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Witch Who Faced the Fire\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003eFollow young Ardith Hutton on her journey as a cunning man's apprentice, learning magical cures for diseases and pains. But are they really magical? Does Ardith have the ability to cure the villagers when they seek out her assistance? They might just accuse her of witchcraft...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Lord Who Lost His Head:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e With royalty, bandits, blacksmiths and gold coins, this tale is packed with humour and trickery. Local village girl Marian needs to play it safe and smart; her family and the village are counting on her.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe King Who Threw Away His Throne: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKing Vortigern was a fool with more brains in his beard than his skull. What will he do when the Saxon hordes plan to invade Britain? Join Mervyn on his great attempts to aid the king in defeating the Saxons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Shepherd Who Ate His Sheep:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e It's the dead of winter, and all Upton Medway has to eat is pea and ham soup... without the ham. Steal a sheep and hope nobody notices, of course! But when the owner comes looking for the thief, who will take the blame?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTerry Deary's \u003ci\u003eTerrible True Tales: Saxons\u003c\/i\u003e explores the world of the Saxons and features real people from the thrilling time period. Packed with fun illustrations from Tambe, the four stories take place in some of the most recognisable Saxon settings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55616832700760,"sku":"9781801998345","price":15.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781801998345_37d0b518-f943-4dc2-aac7-73e200c505ec.jpg?v=1771061455","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/terrible-true-tales-saxons","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}