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Great Stories from British History - 9781444001426

Great Stories from British History (Hardback)

Geraldine McCaughrean

Richard Brassey

£20.00

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Synopsis

101 magnificent stories from Britain's history, updated with a brand new story for the new millennium.

King Canute, Lady Godiva, Guy Fawkes, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Grace Darling and other famous names live again in these 101 tragic, comic, stirring tales of adventure, folly and wickedness. Spanning nearly three thousand years, and including stories as up-to-date as Live Aid, the Braer Oil Tanker disaster and the Hadron Collider, each story includes a note on what really happened.

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[Geraldine McCaughrean's] one of the best storytellers around - if not the best. 5/5 stars
THE BOOKBAG

This is an inspiring collection ... a very impressive book
THE GOOD BOOK GUIDE

This beautifully illustrated book is a must for any bookshelf. It's packed with fascinating tales from British history, brought to life by award-winning Geraldine McCaughrean. Ghost stories, love stories, stories of war and rebellion, there is a tale for everyone here. A treasure chest to dip into again and again.
TBK MAGAZINE

History, folklore, myth and propaganda blend in this compendium of stories, which are a manageable length with lively illustrations'
TELEGRAPH MAGAZINE

These stories would read aloud brilliantly. They are the work of an expert storyteller ... Looks good, feels good and is good.
CAROUSEL