The Frightful First World War

by Terry Deary

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Critics' consensus

"Critics and educators generally regard it as an engaging, darkly humorous introduction to the First World War for young readers, though some note its irreverent tone occasionally sacrifices historical depth for entertainment."

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13 editions

The Frightful First World War
Published · Mar 01, 2007
Publisher · Scholastic
Pages · 144
Lang · ENG
ISBN · 9781407103020
Esa espantosa primera guerra mundial
Published · January 1, 2000
Publisher · Editorial Molino
Pages · 128
Lang · SPA
ISBN · 9788427220393
Frightful First World War
Published · 2013
Publisher · Scholastic
Pages · 240
Lang · UND
ISBN · 9781407138916
Frightful First World War
Published · 2018
Publisher · Scholastic
Pages · 240
Lang · ENG
ISBN · 9781407178455
Frightful First World War
Published · 2021
Publisher · Scholastic
Pages · 192
Lang · ENG
ISBN · 9780702312601
Frightful First World War
Published · 2011
Publisher · Scholastic
Pages · 144
Lang · ENG
ISBN · 9781407129570
Frightful First World War
Published · 2015
Publisher · Scholastic
Pages · 240
Lang · ENG
ISBN · 9781407161655
Frightful First World War (Horrible Histories)
Published · Apr 06, 2009
Publisher · Scholastic
Pages · 292
ISBN · 9781407109077

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