Those villainous devils! (Villainous Victorians - Terry Deary)

Member Name: AmyAmy

Product:	Villainous Victorians - Terry Deary
Date:	13/06/09 (9 review reads)
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One of my childhood favourite authors is none other than terry Deary. He is famous for his book series known as Horrible Histories. In this collection there are some great reads, one of which is the Villainous Victorians.

Cover:
You should never judge a book by the cover, so they say, but I am terrible - I always do it! And I must say, the cover of this particular book is quite strange. There is a picture of a wealthy victorian man dressed smartly, alongside a scruffy little kid obvious of the lower class. The contrast is interesting and definitely makes you want to learn more and read on...

Plot:
Naturally, the book is all about the Victorians and the lives lead during that period of time. It teaches us about the highs and lows, and all the interesting parts to keep us entertained. There are a lot of humerous and witty facts that will have you laughing! The pages are also filled with pictures and diagrams that make remembering a lot easier and nicer to look at. It's definitely an exciteful read! It does differ slightly from the VIle Victorians in the same book series, so is definitely worth the read!

Suitability:
The book is aimed at children of around 9-12 years old. I do agree with this - the text is a nice size and easy to read, with no overly complicated language apart from the odd piece of jargon here and there. The images make it more entertaining for them and they can learn without knowing it! Adults can also enjoy it as it is a good stepping stone to get to grips with the basic facts!

Price:
You can buy this book for just 1p on Amazon.co.uk, with just £2.75 for postage and packaging! That is a lot cheaper than the RRP price of £4.99, a real bargain! It will be definitely money well spent!

This is an interesting book and I know a lot more now that I did before. It is perfect for studying the topic and also makes a nice read too. If you like the Vile Victorians then you will like this, and vice versa.

Amy 2009

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