Cut-Throat Celts
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1997 · Est. 3 hour read

Cut-Throat Celts

Written by Deary Terry

Part of the Horrible Histories series

Discover the fierce warriors who defied Rome and the dark secrets of the Druids.

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144 pages· 21,678 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Uncover the chilling saga of a fearless warrior tribe that stood against the mighty Romans, collecting human heads as trophies. Delve into the shadowy world of the Druids, where mysterious sacrifices and ominous rituals unfold. What dark truths lie hidden in their ancient practices?

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Deary gives you the ghastly truth about the wild warrior race who weren’t afraid to fight the rotten Romans - and who had the horrible habit of collecting human heads. He also looks at the dreadful Druids, their strange sacrifices and terrible trials.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
144
Words
21,678
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
890L
Themes & topics
Books about historyBooks about Celtic historyBooks about Celtic traditionsBooks about Celtic culture
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.7
F&P level
~U
Publication
Published
December 1, 2008
First published
January 1, 1997
Publisher
Scholastic
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781407104263

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