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France

by Terry Deary · 2002

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Reveals the revolting truth behind the rebellious, revolutionary French, from the tortured times o the Dark Ages to the murderous moments of the 19th Century. This title discusses which King thought he was made of glass; why French bread was once made from broken tiles and bricks; and, how to play hopscotch like a French highwayman.

Subject
historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
Genre
historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of thishumorhumorMore like thisLess of this
Themes
childhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of this
Setting
19th century19th centuryMore like thisLess of thisFranceFranceMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrensyoung adult
Length
short · 176 pages

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