{"product_id":"terrible-true-tales-saxons-9781801998345","title":"Terrible True Tales: Saxons","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of the blockbuster\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHorrible Histories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eseries, also a TV show and movie, who has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHorrible Histories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eauthor Terry Deary presents a hilarious collection of Saxon tales based on exciting true stories – four books in one! Perfect for history fans (and those who don't know they're history fans yet) aged 7+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Witch Who Faced the Fire\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e: Follow young Ardith Hutton on her journey as a cunning man's apprentice, learning magical cures for diseases and pains. But are they really magical? Does Ardith have the ability to cure the villagers when they seek out her assistance? They might just accuse her of witchcraft...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Lord Who Lost His Head:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith royalty, bandits, blacksmiths and gold coins, this tale is packed with humour and trickery. Local village girl Marian needs to play it safe and smart; her family and the village are counting on her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe King Who Threw Away His Throne:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKing Vortigern was a fool with more brains in his beard than his skull. What will he do when the Saxon hordes plan to invade Britain? Join Mervyn on his great attempts to aid the king in defeating the Saxons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Shepherd Who Ate His Sheep:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the dead of winter, and all Upton Medway has to eat is pea and ham soup... without the ham. Steal a sheep and hope nobody notices, of course! But when the owner comes looking for the thief, who will take the blame?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTerry Deary's\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTerrible True Tales: Saxons\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eexplores the world of the Saxons and features real people from the thrilling time period. Packed with fun illustrations from Tambe, the four stories take place in some of the most recognisable Saxon settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Terry Deary\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC.\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGardners stock at 30 Jul 2026: 56 copies in stock\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Terry Deary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57127683260794,"sku":"9781801998345","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/4125\/files\/9781801998345.jpg?v=1785446202","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.co.uk\/products\/terrible-true-tales-saxons-9781801998345","provider":"Belfast Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}