Horribly Famous
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Readers might already be aware that Sir Frances Drake is horrible famous for defeating the Spanish Armada, sailing all the way around the world and being a fearless explorer. But this book will tell them the facts no other biography is likely to - that Drake was once shot and didn't even realize it, he went to sea in a pelican and was actually a bit of a pirate.
You've probably heard of William Shakespeare\. He is dead famous for: \- writing a few plays \- having a bit of a way with words \- creating characters like romantic Romeo and murderous Macbeth. But have you heard that William: \- did a seven-year vanishing act \- nearly had his head chopped off by the Queen \- nicked an entire theatre? Yes, even though he's dead, William's still full of surprises. Now you can get the inside story with William's secret diary, find out the news of the day in the Shakespearean Sun and prepare to be amazed as the curtain is raised on Shakespeare's most dramatic acts. Dead Funny \- Dead Gripping \- Dead Famous
Everybody knows that Roald Dahl wrote brilliant books for children and created a fantastic chocolate factory. But did you know that Roald was a fighter pilot, and a spy in the Second World War? Everything you ever wanted to know about the man with the chocolate factory.