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Dick Turpin

Legends and Lies
By Terry Deary
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A liar, thief, bully and murderer. Or was he …? Step into the life and legends of Dick Turpin, the infamous highwayman, as bestselling author Terry Deary unravels the truth behind the man and the myth. Follow the story from the fateful day in York, 1739, when Turpin faced the scaffold, revealing perspectives from those who knew him – a villain, a victim, a fool, a traitor and an old man. Was he a hero or a monster? The answer lies within their tales.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for children aged 9 and above, especially those with a reading age of 8+, who enjoy historical tales mixed with mystery and adventure.

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A liar, thief, bully and murderer. Or was he …? Join the bestselling author of Horrible Histories on a journey through the life of one fascinating historical figure and the legends surrounding him.

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A liar, thief, bully and murderer. Or was he …? Join the bestselling author of Horrible Histories on a journey through the life of one fascinating historical figure and the legends surrounding him.


7th April, 1739. York. Today is the day Dick Turpin will die.

A young boy waits in the crowd below the scaffold, awaiting a glimpse of the famous highwayman. In the crowd are five people – a villain, a victim, a fool, a traitor and an old man – who want to tell their stories. For some of them, the highwayman is a hero. For others, he is a monster.

Who is telling the truth?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781123515

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Edition: New Second edition

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Stefano Tambellini

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 110g

Pages: 64

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dyslexia-Friendly Books Terry Deary Young Adult

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Terry Deary is one of the most successful children's authors of all time. His books have sold over 27 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over 40 languages. His Horrible Histories series has been adapted into a BAFTA award-winning television series for the BBC and eagle-eyed viewers may spot Terry on occasion popping up as a cruel Roman emperor or plague victim.

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