{"product_id":"terrible-true-tales-tudors","title":"Terrible True Tales: Tudors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the author of the blockbuster \u003ci\u003eHorrible Histories \u003c\/i\u003eseries, now a TV show and movie, who has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Deary's storytelling is simple, historically accurate and compelling.' – \u003ci\u003eThe i newspaper\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eThe Silver Hand\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorrible Histories\u003c\/i\u003e author Terry Deary presents a rip-roaringly funny collection of Tudor tales based on thrilling 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 \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Prince, the Cook and the Cunning King:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e King Henry VII is a mean and ruthless king and when a young boy named Lambert Simnel lays claim to the throne, Henry is furious. Lambert is no match for the powerful king – can he escape the extraordinary punishment he faces?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Thief, the Fool and the Big Fat King:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eEleanor becomes troubled by her family's cunning and foils their plans to catch a coney. Meanwhile, fearsome King Henry VIII has some rather cruel ideas of justice ... for everyone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Maid, the Witch and the Cruel Queen:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eThe day Queen 'Bloody Mary' Tudor came to town was the most terrifying day of young Meg's life. Everyone wants to impress her, and what better way is there than by burning a witch? But the 'witch' in question, Old Nan, is more clever and cunning than the townspeople who hunt her ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Actor, the Rebel and the Wrinkled Queen:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eThe dashing Earl of Essex is plotting a rebellion to overthrow the aged Elizabeth I and is using the Globe Theatre in his plot. When Queen Elizabeth I learns of the plan, Shakespeare's theatre company end up in the most putrid prison in the land. Can James, a young actor, help the bard to earn the Queen's forgiveness and the company's freedom?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTerry Deary’s \u003ci\u003eTerrible True Tales: Tudors\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e explores the world of the Tudors through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. Packed with fun illustrations by Helen Flook, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54410821534040,"sku":"9781801997416","price":15.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781801997416.jpg?v=1778657415","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/terrible-true-tales-tudors","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}