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The Fabulous Flyer
From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...Henri Giffard has devoted all his free time and money to inventing the first steam-driven hot air balloon. He's determined to make mankind's first ever-powered flight, and so in 1852 he sets off for Paris with just an urchin girl to help him. Thousands of people gather to watch the flight. Will the machine work when the weather changes - or will Henri's dream of flying become his downfall? 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.
64 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2012
About the author
Terry Deary
770 books881 followersA former actor, theatre-director and drama teacher, Deary says he began writing when he was 29. Most famously, he is one of the authors of the Horrible Histories series of books popular among children for their disgusting details, gory information and humorous pictures and among adults for getting children interested in history. Books in the series have been widely translated into other languages and imitated.
A cartoon series has been made of the series of books and was shown on CiTV for a period in 2002.
The first series of a live-action comedy sketch show of the same name was shown on CBBC in 2009 and a second series is due.
Terry is also known widely throughout children and adult reading groups alike for his True Stories series (see below for series list).
He received an Honorary Doctorate of Education from the University of Sunderland in 2000. His numerous accolades also include the Blue Peter "Best Nonfiction Author of the Century" Award in the U.K.
-Wikipedia
A cartoon series has been made of the series of books and was shown on CiTV for a period in 2002.
The first series of a live-action comedy sketch show of the same name was shown on CBBC in 2009 and a second series is due.
Terry is also known widely throughout children and adult reading groups alike for his True Stories series (see below for series list).
He received an Honorary Doctorate of Education from the University of Sunderland in 2000. His numerous accolades also include the Blue Peter "Best Nonfiction Author of the Century" Award in the U.K.
-Wikipedia
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August 6, 2015
My six year old son Ezra and I have been reading this series of short chapter books, so bear that in mind with our review!
I reckon that this was a fantastic effort that utilised an authentic historical background, and proved a great way for children to get a feel for a period at the same time as enjoying a good story. Plus, it gives us a chance to practice our accents while reading out the dialogue!
I reckon that this was a fantastic effort that utilised an authentic historical background, and proved a great way for children to get a feel for a period at the same time as enjoying a good story. Plus, it gives us a chance to practice our accents while reading out the dialogue!
November 17, 2016
This story didn't really grab and hold my attention, unfortunately. Listened to this on audiobook.
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