The Woeful Second World War

by Terry Deary

5.0 · 1 review

Critics' consensus

"Critics and readers generally regard it as an entertaining, irreverent, and accessible introduction to the Second World War for children, though some note its deliberately sensationalist tone prioritises laughs over nuance."

Where to buy

Amazon World of Books AliExpress Bookshop.org Vinted Waterstones

Editions

All known editions of this book — paperback, hardback, audio, foreign-language. Tap one to swap the cover and metadata on your shelf.

5 editions

Woeful Second World War
Published · 2013
Publisher · Scholastic
Lang · ENG
ISBN · 9781407135816
Woeful Second World War
Published · 2007
Publisher · Scholastic
Pages · 139
Lang · ENG
ISBN · 9780439943994
Esa deplorable Segunda Guerra Mundial
Published · January 1, 2000
Publisher · Molino
Pages · 128
Lang · SPA
ISBN · 9788427220416
The Woeful Second World War
Published · August 20, 1999
Publisher · Scholastic Hippo
Pages · 128
ISBN · 9780439011228
Esa deplorable Segunda Guerra Mundial
Published · August 2001
Publisher · Tandem Library
Lang · SPA
ISBN · 9780613799072

Community reviews

E
edenfooter
7/10/2026