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Terry Deary – The Cut-Throat Celts | Review

February 10, 2014
Authors A-E (By Surname)Non-Fiction

Title: The Cut-Throat Celts

Author: Terry Deary

Type: Non-Fiction

Page Count/Review Word Count: 127

Rating: 7/10

 

Terry Deary - The Cut-Throat Celts

Terry Deary – The Cut-Throat Celts

 

I was always fascinated by history as a kid, and so the Horrible Histories series held me enchanted for a good half-decade. In particular, I loved the Vicious Vikings and the Rotten Romans, but the Celts were interesting too, mainly because of the druids.

Considering Deary had the unenviable task of teaching me about Celts when I’d rather be learning about Thor and Valkyries, he pulled a blinder – I’m pretty sure I could read a Horrible Histories book about the history of agriculture and find it fascinating if Deary wrote it. The Cut-Throat Celts is yet another expertly crafted example of children’s non-fiction, still recommended today.

 

Terry Deary

Terry Deary

 

Click here to buy The Cut-Throat Celts.

Terry Deary – The Blitzed Brits | Review

February 8, 2014
Authors A-E (By Surname)Non-Fiction

Title: The Blitzed Brits

Author: Terry Deary

Type: Non-Fiction

Page Count/Review Word Count: 140

Rating: 7/10

 

Terry Deary - The Blitzed Brits

Terry Deary – The Blitzed Brits

 

The Blitzed Brits isn’t the best Horrible Histories book, but it’s still worth a read – in my mind, the Vicious Vikings and the Rotten Romans made for better reads. Still, this does give a valuable glimpse in to the dangerous world of The Second World War.

Let’s be honest, it’s a period in British history that even I’m proud of, and I’m hardly patriotic. But the Brits made a name for themselves for stoicism and resilience, and they lived up to their reputation when they stood up to the Nazis during World War II.

As with any war, it’s the human stories that really grab your attention – Deary captures the essence of their stories like a master.

 

Terry Deary

Terry Deary

 

Click here to buy The Blitzed Brits.