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An exciting historical Roman tale from the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, including brand new readers´ notes to help extend learning and exploration of the time period.

AD 113. As Pliny´s household prepares for a feast, Pliny tells his
young serving boy the tale of a terrifying ghost that haunted a garden.
But there´s no truth in ghost stories ... or is there?

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From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...

AD 113
The young boy Pertinax helps his grandmother prepare a feast in Pliny´s household. As all the workers are busy in the kitchen, the young boy keeps Pliny company in the garden. He is told a story by the great Pliny himself. The tale is of a terrifying ghost that haunted a garden. But there´s no truth in ghost stories ... or is there?

A tale based on a key moment in Roman history, full of Terry Deary´s dark humour and dry wit.

Book band: Grey
Ideal for ages 8+
Quizzed for Accelerated Reader

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Terry Deary is the author of over 200 fiction and non-fiction books, which have been published in 40 languages. His Horrible Histories will celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2018, and have sold over 25 million copies worldwide and been adapted as television series, theatre tours and museum exhibitions. 2018 will also be the 40th anniversary of his first children´s book. Terry Deary was voted "Outstanding Children´s Non-Fiction Author of the 20th Century" by Books for Keeps magazine.

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