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On This Horrible Day in History

  • ISBN10: 070234396X
  • ISBN13: 9780702343964
  • Author: Terry Deary
  • Illustrator: Martin Brown
  • Format: Hardback
  • Published: 16/09/2025
£12.99
On This Horrible Day in History takes 365 very ordinary days and asks, 'What's the VERY worst that could happen?' Jam-packed with Horrible facts for every single day of the year, this hilariously Horrible book is the perfect gift for fans of history and fans of the horrible, ancient or not-so ancient.

On This Horrible Day in History

£12.99

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A year. 365 days. What's the worst that could happen? Well, quite a lot, as it goes. On This Horrible Day in History is full of horrible (but true) stories, one for each day of the year. Maybe this year, Christmas is marked with the Romans unexpectedly obliterating rioters…  Maybe you share your birthday with Guy Fawkes… Maybe your dog shares his with Ivan the Terrible…  In Horrible Histories, anything could happen. With a foul and fascinating fact for every day of the year, On This Horrible Day in History is a book that will have you laughing while you return to it over and over. History – it never grows old.  illustrated throughout and packed with horrible stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits included perfect for anyone looking for a fun and informative read  Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage shows, magazines, games and the brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie – Rotten Romans.

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