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First World War

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First World War

Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents an exciting collection of tales from the First World War based on thrilling true stories four books in one! Perfect for history fans (and those who don’t know they’re history fans yet) aged 7+.

The War Game- Flanders, 1914. The German and British soldiers in the trenches make an unofficial Christmas truce, with carols and a football match. But the officers aren’t happy…

The Bomber Balloon- November 1916 the war on the Home Front. A German Zeppelin crashes during a raid on Essex. Can a constable and a schoolgirl round up the armed air crew?

The Last Flight- France 1917 the war in the air. An air observer is shot down behind enemy lines and meets the German flying ace, the famous Red Baron.

The Pigeon Spy- Flanders, 1918. The extraordinary true story of a pigeon, a black bird called Cher Ami, who saved nearly 200 lives.

Type Of BookMiddle Novel
FormatPaperback
Age9+
ISBN9781801997614
Published10/12/2025
Price Per CopyRRP $18.99
1–9 copies$17.09
10–19 copies$16.14
20+ copies$15.19
New Release/Due FebruaryWe have stocks of this title on order, however it has not yet been published. The month of release is shown and it will be supplied to you once released by the publishers.
Total (inc GST)$17.09

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Terry Deary

Terry Deary began his writing career with fiction for A&C Black. He is now the author of over 140 fiction and non-fiction books which have been published in 32 languages. His historical fiction for older children, Tudor Terror has been praised as ‘a marvellous blend of fact and fiction’ by School Librarian. His non-fiction has been consistently in the best seller lists since 1994. His Horrible Histories celebrated their 10th anniversary in 2003, having sold 10 million copies worldwide and been adapted as television animations, theatre tours and museum exhibitions. Terry Deary was voted ‘Outstanding children’s non-fiction author of the 20th century’ by Books for Keeps magazine.

All books by Terry Deary