Dick Turpin: Legends and Lies
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By Terry Deary and Stefano Tambellini
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A liar, thief, bully and murderer. Or was he …? Join the bestselling author of Horrible Histories on a journey through the life of one fascinating historical figure and the legends surrounding him.
7th April, 1739. York. Today is the day Dick Turpin will die. A young boy waits in the crowd below the scaffold, awaiting a glimpse of the famous highwayman. In the crowd are five people – a villain, a victim, a fool, a traitor and an old man – who want to tell their stories. For some of them, the highwayman is a hero. For others, he is a monster. Who is telling the truth? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8. TweetReviews
We visited Turpin's grave in York and bought this book to read for the rest of the trip. High drama and tension in the storytelling. I recommend.
Multiple accounts are given of Dick Turpin’s activities and character in this short, ultra accessible read.
I would definitely recommend it to someone else. It's a non fiction book meaning it is facts and true. I really enjoyed it because it was confusing but made sense at the end. My favourite characters was the little boy because he was like the super hero of the book.
Stories about the highwayman Richard (Dick) Turpin known as John Palmer in Yorkshire. What story is the real one?
This book helps you see the past from other people's point of view.
Plus good for history class! ha ha ha
