Dick Turpin
Legends and Lies
2nd Edition
Published on 1. February 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-1-78112-351-5 (ISBN)
Description
A liar, thief, bully and murderer. Or was he ...? Join the bestselling author of Horrible Histories on a journey through the life of one fascinating historical figure and the legends surrounding him.
7th April, 1739. York. Today is the day Dick Turpin will die.
A young boy waits in the crowd below the scaffold, awaiting a glimpse of the famous highwayman. In the crowd are five people - a villain, a victim, a fool, a traitor and an old man - who want to tell their stories. For some of them, the highwayman is a hero. For others, he is a monster.
Who is telling the truth?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
7th April, 1739. York. Today is the day Dick Turpin will die.
A young boy waits in the crowd below the scaffold, awaiting a glimpse of the famous highwayman. In the crowd are five people - a villain, a victim, a fool, a traitor and an old man - who want to tell their stories. For some of them, the highwayman is a hero. For others, he is a monster.
Who is telling the truth?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
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Edition
New Second edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Children/juvenile
Reading Age: 8 years, Interest Age: From 9 years
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 132 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
118 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78112-351-5 (9781781123515)
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Previous edition
Book
03/2007
Barrington Stoke Ltd
€27.42
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Persons
Terry Deary is one of the most successful children's authors of all time. His books have sold over 27 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over 40 languages. His Horrible Histories series has been adapted into a BAFTA award-winning television series for the BBC and eagle-eyed viewers may spot Terry on occasion popping up as a cruel Roman emperor or plague victim.