
Victorian Tales: The Twisted Tunnels
by Terry Deary
Title:
Victorian Tales: The Twisted Tunnels
Author:
Terry Deary
Series (if any):
Terry Deary's Historical Tales
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
64 pages
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN-13:
9781472939845
EAN:
9781472939845
Publication Date:
08/09/2016
Classifications:
Teenage Fiction
Weight (g):
182
Dimensions (mm):
199 x 129 x 6
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
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+In a tunnel under the Thames, an urchin named Jenny and the young Queen Victoria dream of a wonderful new idea – underground trains! Twenty years later, the dream is finally becoming a reality. However, the construction of the Underground is tearing London apart and destroying the home of Jenny and her family. When Jenny comes face-to-face with the Queen again – will she tell her about the human cost of the ‘dream’?Terry Deary''s Victorian Tales explore the fascinating world of the Victorians, including many of the incredible achievements and breakthroughs that took place, through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. 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
























