Books by Terry Deary
“This book is especially good since it plays on the myths surrounding these ‘vicious’ barbarians, while exposing readers to the complex and fascinating world of travel, trade and tradition that underline these misconceptions.” Read more...
The Best Viking History Books for Kids
Janina Ramirez, Children's Author
“The thing about the British Empire is that it was so big so lots of things happened and boy did a lot of things happen.” Read more...
The Best History Books for 8-10 year olds
Alex (age 10), Children
“There are lots of bad guys and good guys meaning there are wars, battles, killings and crises.” Read more...
The Best History Books for 8-10 year olds
Alex (age 10), Children
Interviews where books by Terry Deary were recommended
The Best History Books for 8-10 year olds, recommended by Alex (age 10)
Are you trying to get your son or daughter into reading more history? Here Alex, a 10-year old boy living in Oxfordshire in the UK, shares some of his favourites.
The Best Viking History Books for Kids, selected by Janina Ramirez
Celebrated Anglo-Saxonist and art historian Janina Ramirez has written her first book for children: a Viking mystery with a fearless young heroine, Alva – both detective and shield-maiden. Here, Dr Ramirez recommends five superb history books to help young readers get an in-depth understanding of this exciting and often misunderstood era.
