To link with our history learning this term, we have chosen Terry Deary to be our Author of the Half term!

Terry Deary (born 3 January 1946 in Sunderland, England) is a bestselling British author who has written more than 350 books, many of which are perfect for Key Stage 2 children. He is best known for the Horrible Histories series—a fun, funny, and slightly “yucky” way to learn about ancient Egyptians, terrible Tudors, and vicious Vikings, which has sold over 38 million copies in more than 45 languages.

Before becoming a full-time writer, Terry worked in theatre as an actor, director, and drama teacher, and he started writing in 1976, going full-time in 1994 when Horrible Histories took off.

His books are popular because they tell real history in a lively, humorous way that makes children excited to learn. Besides Horrible Histories, he’s written shorter storybooks like Tudor Tales and Saxon Tales—perfect for KS2 readers—for example, The King Who Threw Away His Throne and The Silver Hand.