From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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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.
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'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
| ISBN: | 9781472939845 |
| Publication date: | 8th September 2016 |
| Author: | Terry Deary |
| Illustrator: | Helen Flook |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Education an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 58 pages |
| Series: | Victorian Tales |
| Genres: |
Historical Fiction Children’s / Teenage general interest: Lives of children in the past Transport |