Sometimes fact can be stranger than fiction.... Author of the brilliant Horrible Histories series has collected some amazing real life spy stories.
So, forget James Bond and Ethan Hawk and start reading about the escapades of real spies from Persia in BC 372 in the time of Alexander the Great to 1989 in Germany. Along with the stories are fact files packed with essential information on equipment, disguises and codes to name but three.
Alexander the Great has conquered Greece and Persia, but the trouble now lies within and the ruthless emperor has no choice but to spy on his own army... With a Famous Spies Fact File and details of the codes, disguises and tricks spies have used, this work aims to lift the lid on the intriguing world of international espionage.
Alexander the Great has conquered Greece and Persia, but the trouble now lies within and the ruthless emperor has no choice but to spy on his own army... With a Famous Spies Fact File and details of the codes, disguises and tricks spies have used, this work aims to lift the lid on the intriguing world of international espionage.
One of the World Book Day 2014 Authors Terry Deary is the author of 249 fiction and non-fiction books published in 36 years and is one of the most successful children’s authors of all time. His Horrible Histories series has sold over 6 million copies in the UK and has been translated into over 40 languages, as well as being adapted into a BAFTA award-winning television series for CBBC. Terry was also voted The Outstanding Non-Fiction Author of the 20th Century (Books for Keeps). He has now turned his attentions to adult fiction and non-fiction and more television and stage work.
He is married to Jenny and they have a daughter Sara who recently had twins, Terry's first grandchildren. He lives in Durham.
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Alexander the Great has conquered Greece and Persia, but the trouble now lies within and the ruthless emperor has no choice but to spy on his own army... With a Famous Spies Fact File and details of the codes, disguises and tricks spies have used, this work aims to lift the lid on the intriguing world of international espionage.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Terry Deary's Terribly True Spy Stories and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-8 years old
Terry Deary's Terribly True Spy Stories features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations
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Terry Deary's Terribly True Spy Stories was written by Terry Deary and published by Scholastic
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