Terry Deary

Terry Deary
b. 3 Jan 1946- Books
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William Terence Deary (born 3 January 1946) is a British children's author of over 200 books, selling over 25 million copies in over 40 languages, best known as the writer of the Horrible Histories series.
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History Mythology Fantasy Adventure Children's Books
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Start here3.5
The Fire Thief
Terry Deary
Fire Thief Trilogy #1
3.0
The Fire Thief Fights Back
Terry Deary
Fire Thief Trilogy #3
3.0
Flight of the Fire Thief
Terry Deary
Fire Thief Trilogy #2
5.0
Percy Jackson and the Sword of Hades
Rick Riordan
Novella
Percy Jackson and the Olympians #4.5
4.0
The Awesome Egyptians
Terry Deary
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Frequently asked questions
Terry Deary is most widely recognized as the author of the Horrible Histories series, which presents historical facts in an engaging and often humorous way for young readers.
The Horrible Histories series has been adapted into a popular television show, a stage show, and a feature film, bringing his unique approach to history to a wider audience.
For readers new to Terry Deary's work, the Horrible Histories series is an excellent starting point, as it showcases his distinctive style and is his most well-known contribution to children's literature.



