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On This Horrible Day in History

by Terry Deary

Hardback £12.99
Published 16th September 2025
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Description

A year. 365 days. What's the worst that could happen? Well, quite a lot, as it goes. On This Horrible Day in History is full of horrible (but true) stories, one for each day of the year. Maybe this year, Christmas is marked with the Romans unexpectedly obliterating rioters…  Maybe you share your birthday with Guy Fawkes… Maybe your dog shares his with Ivan the Terrible…  In Horrible Histories, anything could happen. With a foul and fascinating fact for every day of the year, On This Horrible Day in History is a book that will have you laughing while you return to it over and over. History – it never grows old.  illustrated throughout and packed with horrible stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits included perfect for anyone looking for a fun and informative read  Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage shows, magazines, games and the brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie – Rotten Romans.

Details

On This Horrible Day in History
by Terry Deary and Martin Brown

ISBN
9780702343964

Publisher
Scholastic

Binding
Hardback

Publication date
Sept. 16, 2025

Dimensions
20.2cm x 13.2cm x 2.0cm