Victorian Tales The Twisted Tunnels
Synopsis
From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...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.Book details
- Series:
- Victorian Tales
- Author:
- Terry Deary, Helen Flook
- ISBN:
- 9781472952264
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781472939845
- Publisher:
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Pages:
- N/A
- Reading age:
- 7-9
- Includes images:
- Yes
- Date of addition:
- 2019-01-16
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 2017
- Copyright by:
- Terry Deary, Helen Flook
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Categories:
- Children's Books, History, Literature and Fiction