Terry Deary

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  • Bibliography:
    98 Books (5 Series)
  • First Book:
    February 1991
  • Latest Book:
    June 2024
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Full Series List in Order

Fire Thief

1 - The Fire Thief (Apr-2007)
2 - Flight of the Fire Thief (Oct-2007)
3 - The Fire Thief Fights Back (Apr-2008)

Knights' Tales

The Knight of Silk and Steel (Jul-2009)
The Knight of Spurs and Spirits (Jul-2009)
The Knight of Sticks and Straw (Oct-2009)
The Knight of Swords and Spooks (Dec-2009)

Master Crook's Crime Academy

Burglary for Beginners (May-2009)

Roman Tales

Goose Guards (Apr-2008)
The Captive Celt (Apr-2008)
The Fatal Fire (Jul-2008)
The Grim Ghost (Oct-2008)

World War II Tales

1 - Apple Spy (Jan-2015)
2 - The Bike Escape (Jan-2015)
3 - The Barrel Burglary (Apr-2015)
4 - The Phantom Farm (Apr-2015)

Book List in Order: 98 titles

  • Calamity Kate

  • Custard Kid

  • True Ghost Stories

    These two collections of horrifying tales aren't ordinary chillers--because they're not make-believe. Some of these stories have possible explanations, but others remain unsolved mysteries. Case files present the facts, leaving readers to play detect...

  • True Crime Stories

    Detailed accounts of some of the most famous crimes in history encompasses the story of the Great Train Robbery, the tale of a murderer who made the fatal mistake of leaving a bloody clue under the floor, and more. Original....

  • Wild Cat Chase

    Clickety-click, clickety-click - whatever can be making that noise? Jess thinks it might be a huge woolly monster and isn't going to wait to find out. He runs away, over hills and dales. Jess won't stop, but neither will the monster!...

  • Horror Monsters and Ghosts

    Read these spine-chilling monster, horror and ghost stories,if you dare. Consider the facts and decide for yourself whether or not to believe them. But don't read this book after dark , or your dreams might turn into nightmares....

  • Top Ten Greek Legends

  • Alien Landing

    Fact or fiction? You decide! Classifieds blend a fictional account with fact files, biographies, statements from witnesses, and debriefings -- allowing readers to make up their own minds about intriguing unsolved mysteries. Access to classified docu-...

  • Breakout!

    Fact or fiction? You decide! Classifieds blend a fictional account with fact files, biographies, statements from witnesses, and debriefings -- allowing readers to make up their own minds about intriguing unsolved mysteries. Access to classified docu-...



  • Nuclear Winter Man

    Fact or fiction? You decide! Classifieds blend a fictional account with fact files, biographies, statements from witnesses, and debriefings-allowing readers to make up their own minds about intriguing unsolved mysteries. Access to classified docum...

  • Vanished!

    Fact or fiction? You decide! Classifieds blend a fictional account with fact files, biographies, statements from witnesses, and debriefings--allowing readers to make up their own minds about intriguing unsolved mysteries. Access to classified docu...

  • Actor, the Rebel, and the Wrinkled Queen

  • Gold in the Grave

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    Tutankhamen has been buried in his rocky tomb. But there is a p...

  • Magic and the Mummy

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    This is a tale of Neria, who works in the House of Death helpin...

  • Maid, the Witch, and the Cruel Queen

  • Phantom and the Fisherman

  • Plot on the Pyramid

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...

    The Great Pyramid is a lively place to work. The only irritation is Antef, the fussy, bullying supervisor who makes everyone feel more like slaves than free workers. So, when Antef disap...

  • Prince, the Cook, and the Cunning King

  • Thief, the Fool, and the Big Fat King



  • Pitt Street Pirates

  • The Fire Thief

    Fire Thief - 1

    Now available in paperback, The Fire Thief hilariously reimagines the myth of Prometheus, the Greek demigod who stole fire from the gods and gave it to the human race. To escape the gods' revenge, Prometheus travels through time to Eden City in 18...

  • Flight of the Fire Thief

    Fire Thief - 2

    Flight of the Fire Thief continues the hilarious fantastical adventures of Prometheus, the Greek demigod who stole fire from the gods and gave it to the human race. To escape the gods' revenge, Prometheus time-travels to Eden City, arriving in 1795. ...

  • The Boy Who Cried Horse

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...

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  • The Lion's Slave

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    The great inventor Archimedes has just one problem. His clumsy ...

  • The Tortoise and the Dare

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    The boys at school are excited. The Olympic games are coming to...

  • The Town Mouse and the Spartan House

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    Darius has been orphaned by the plague in Athens. To escape the...

  • The Captive Celt

    Roman Tales

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    AD 51
    Bran is a slave, a prisoner of Rome, but dreams of o...

  • The Fire Thief Fights Back

    Fire Thief - 3

    The final book in the critically acclaimed Fire Thief trilogy concludes the story of Prometheus, who stole fire from the gods. Forced to travel through time to escape Zeus's avenging eagle, Prometheus arrives in 1785 Eden City and befriends a boy nam...

  • Goose Guards

    Roman Tales

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    387 BC
    Rome is under attack from the vicious Gauls and the...



  • The Vampire of Croglin

    The villagers live in fear of noises in the night. The new tenants at the Grange have been attacked. What is the truth behind the legend of the vampire? Barrington Stoke specialise in books for reluctant, struggling and dyslexic readers....

  • The Fatal Fire

    Roman Tales

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    AD 64

    Rome is a frightening place. But little does C...

  • The Grim Ghost

    Roman Tales

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    AD 113
    The young boy Pertinax helps his grandmother prepar...

  • Ten Best Shakespeare Stories Ever

    In this title, the bard's ten best stories are re-told ...with a modern twist. Read the photo love story where Romeo and Juliet take centre stage and watch out for weird witchcraft in the Ballad of Big Mac. Find out what foul words Shakespeare used, ...

  • Burglary for Beginners

    Master Crook's Crime Academy

  • The Knight of Silk and Steel

    Knights' Tales

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    Germany, 1227

    One night in a quiet German village, a...

  • The Knight of Spurs and Spirits

    Knights' Tales

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    England, 1609

    Sir Robert Hylton is the last knight o...

  • The Knight of Sticks and Straw

    Knights' Tales

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    Spain, 1099

    Cristina is a serving girl at the palace...

  • The Knight of Swords and Spooks

    Knights' Tales

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    England, 1485

    The future of England is uncertain, th...

  • The Hand of the Viking Warrior

    When the conquering Vikings settle in North America, they realise that their new home might not be as pleasant as they thought. The land is green and fertile but will they ever become friends with the natives, the fierce and war-like people they call...



  • Pirate Lord

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    Plymouth, 1577

    Tom is a cabin boy for Captain Franci...

  • Pirate Queen

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    Ireland, 1593

    Grace O'Malley is the greatest pir...

  • Pirate Prisoner

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    Nevis Island, Caribbean, 1680
    Red-legs Greaves has been a ...

  • Fabulous Flyer

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    Ideal for readers aged 7+

    Henri Giffard has devoted...

  • Terror on the Train

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    Ideal for readers aged 7+

    A crowded train takes a w...

  • The Battle of the Viking Woman

    Life in the monastery is simple for Edwin and Luke, two young boys who are training to be monks. It seems that nothing will disrupt the peace and order. Then news arrives that the Vikings have invaded, and they are forced to run for their lives. If t...

  • The Eye of the Viking God

    The slave girl doesn't even have a name. The bullying Vikings call her 'Fleece' because they make her look after the sheep. She works hard all day, and at night she must serve them food and wine. When an accident happens, and the Vikings have to bury...

  • The Pirate Captain

    The North Atlantic, 1726 Captain Fly is the greatest pirate to sail the seven seas - or so he says. But his captives Jed and Arthur think he’s a bad-tempered bully. Now Captain Fly has ordered his prisoners to work for him as pirates, or he’ll k...

  • The Sword of the Viking King

    When King Alfred is left to wander the English countryside looking little better than a beggar, it seems there is no hope left - the Vikings will conquer the country and they will all become slaves. Ethelbert is still young, but he wishes he could fi...

  • Sea Monsters

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    Ideal for readers aged 7+

    Isambard Kingdom Brunel&#...



  • The Twisted Tunnels

    Jenny and her grandfather are toshers. They survive by finding things in the sewer - anything they can sell, and they can sell almost anything. It's a horrible life, but they are managing. Until the building of the London Underground Railway destroys...

  • The Blitzed Brits

    Do your grandparents moan on about what life was like in the war? Want to know if they're telling the terrible truth? Read on to explore the horrible hardships the Blitzed Brits suffered while bombs dropped out of the sky! Find out what really happen...

  • Put Out the Light

    Winner of the 2012 Sheffield Children's Book Award.
    This thrilling adventure from bestselling 'Horrible Histories' author Terry Deary brings the Blitz to life.

    It's 1940 and war is underway. In Sheffield, England, a br...

  • The Last Flight

    Stories of the First World War from the bestselling Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories. France 1917 - the war in the air. An air observer is shot down behind enemy lines and meets the German flying ace, the famous Red Bar...

  • The War Game

    Stories of the First World War from the bestselling Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories. Flanders, 1914. The German and British soldiers in the trenches make an unofficial Christmas truce, with carols and a football match....

  • The Bomber Balloon

    Stories of the First World War from the bestselling Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories. November 1916 - the war on the Home Front. Minnie is being told off for breaching the blackout when a Zeppelin airship crashes ov...

  • Dick Turpin

    Fascinating historical fiction. Five strangers meet in the crowds to watch Dick Turpin hang. Each has a fascinating story to tell about the famous highwayman...but which are true and which are lies? Follow Terry Deary into the enthralling history of ...

  • The Pigeon Spy

    Stories of the First World War from the bestselling Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories. Flanders 1918. The extraordinary true story of a pigeon who saved nearly 200 lives. A troop of Americans are trapped behind enemy...

  • Apple Spy

    World War II Tales - 1

    Stories of the Second World War on the Home Front from the bestselling Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories. In this retelling of an extraordinary true story, a pair of children realize that the odd strangers they see in th...

  • The Bike Escape

    World War II Tales - 2

    Stories of the Second World War on the Home Front from the bestselling Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories. A young tearaway unwillingly evacuated to the countryside is unjustly accused of theft. He decides to make his way...

  • The Barrel Burglary

    World War II Tales - 3

    Stories of the Second World War on the Home Front from the bestselling Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories. A story of the old soldiers who made up the Home Guard, and the young people who helped them. The Home Guard of a ...

  • The Phantom Farm

    World War II Tales - 4

    Stories of the Second World War on the Home Front from the bestselling Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories. With food scarce and rationing taking hold, plenty of people turned to the black market to get more than their sha...

  • Ghost for Sale

  • Macbeth

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    Ideal for readers aged 7+

    Orphaned pot-girl Mary ha...

  • A Midsummer Night's Dream

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    Ideal for readers aged 7+

    Molly loves travelling wi...

  • Romeo and Juliet

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    Ideal for readers aged 7+

    Down at the theatre, Sam ...

  • Twelfth Night

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    Ideal for readers aged 7+

    Jane and John have uncove...

  • Prince of Rags and Patches

    It is 1601 and Queen Elizabeth I is dying. Will Marsden lives in Marsden Manor in the north of England. Will is training to be a knight and listens avidly to the true tales of adventure and intrigue told by the family every night around the roaring f...

  • The Time Detectives

    The Princes in Terror Tower: What really happened to the princes in the tower - the two youngest sons of Edward IV? They disappeared into the Tower of London and were never seen again... but there are clues to their fate. The Time Detectives set ...

  • True Monster Stories

    Incredible? Impossible? Too awful to imagine? But someone, somewhere at some time has sworn that each of these strange stories is true... A newspaper reports of a monster man, whose fiery breath scorched the faces of his victims; an American swears t...

  • The King Who Threw Away His Throne

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    King Vortigern thinks he's so clever but his servant Mervyn...

  • The Lord who Lost his Head

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    It's tough being a peasant in Saxon Britain. The taxes are ...

  • The Shepherd Who Ate His Sheep

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    In Saxon Kent the law says thieves should be executed, and soup...

  • The Witch Who Faced the Fire

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    Wilfred, the Saxon village Cunning Man, is loved by all for his...

  • The Actor, the Rebel and the Wrinkled Queen

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    Ideal for readers aged 7+

    The dashing Earl of Essex...

  • The Maid, the Witch and the Cruel Queen

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    Ideal for readers aged 7+

    The day Queen Mary Tudor ...

  • The Prince, The Cook and the Cunning King

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    Ideal for readers aged 7+

    King Henry VII is a mean ...

  • The Thief, the Fool and the Big Fat King

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    Ideal for readers aged 7+

    Every day, hapless hopefu...

  • The Phantom of the Nile

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    Menes is training as a scribe in the local temple, and to earn ...

  • Viking Tales

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    Ideal for readers aged 7+

    Wessex, Southern England,...

  • The Great Cave

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    A fast-paced Stone Age adventure ideal for readers aged 7+

  • The Great Flood

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    Ideal for readers aged 7+

    9500 years ago, as the Ic...

  • The Great Monster

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    Ideal for readers aged 7+

    Mesopotamia, 2500 years a...

  • The Great Storm

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    A fast-paced Stone Age adventure ideal for readers aged 7+.

  • The Hat Trick

    Jud is football mad but never seems to get a chance on the pitch. But when Seaburn football team meet their rivals, Jud finally has the chance to step in as goalie. It''s a make-or-break moment - can Jud rise to the challenge? A terrific football sto...

  • The Silver Hand

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    This brand new, thrilling adventure from Terry Deary brings th...

  • Terror Train

  • An Unlikely Spy

    From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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    This exciting historical adventure brings the Second World War ...

  • Fire Flight

  • England

  • Pirates

  • On the Road

  • Terrible Tudors

  • Villainous Victorians

  • Horrible History of Britain and Ireland

  • Terrible True Tales

    From the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, which is now a TV show and movie, and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.

    'Deary's storytelling is simple, historically accurate and compelling' â€" The ...

  • The Ghosts of Batwing Castle

    • / General Fiction
    • Buy Buy

    Molly and Wilkin think that they will put up with almost anything to get the treasure at Batwing Castle - but what about vampires, ghosts and a faceful of warts? This story is designed to make you laugh and your neck-hairs bristle. For ages 8-12....

  • True Horror Stories

    • / General Fiction
    • Buy Buy

  • A Witch in Time

    • / General Fiction
    • Buy Buy

    Sharon is chased by bullies who think that she is a bore, and Ellie is chased by villagers who think she's a witch. Then there is a sudden slip in time and they're both being chased together. This spooky story is set in 1502 and 2002. For ages 8-12....

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Terry Deary has published 98 books.

The next book by Terry Deary, Terrible True Tales, will be published in June 2024.

The first book by Terry Deary, Calamity Kate, was published in February 1991.

Yes. Terry Deary has 5 series.
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