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Smashing Saxons

Horrible Histories

Terry Deary , Illus. Martin Brown
All the gory details about the Saxon way of life are covered here, from their superstitions, religion and diet to their leaders, including Ethelred the Unready, enemies and uncompromising attitude to crime and punishment. Age 7+
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Product information:
  • Publisher: Scholastic
  • Year: 2014
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 238pp
  • Illustrated: Yes
  • Dimensions: 190x152mm
  • ISBN: 9781407143163
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 0.3kg
Product code:
528718
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Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Smashing Saxons,
including who got cow pats as Christmas presents, why wearing a
pig on your head is lucky and how to make a dead Saxon happy.

With a bold, accessible new look, illustrated throughout and revised
by the author, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge
hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

2013 is the twentieth anniversary of Horrible Histories.
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