--- product_id: 107356480 title: "Horrible Histories Special: Wicked Words Kindle Edition" brand: "terry deary" price: "54.97 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/107356480-horrible-histories-special-wicked-words-kindle-edition store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Horrible Histories Special: Wicked Words Kindle Edition **Brand:** terry deary **Price:** 54.97 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Horrible Histories Special: Wicked Words Kindle Edition by terry deary - **How much does it cost?** 54.97 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/107356480-horrible-histories-special-wicked-words-kindle-edition) ## Best For - terry deary enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted terry deary brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Horrible Histories Special: Wicked Words Kindle Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/516+VXYqbiL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Kids Liked It. *by K***Y on Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2013* it is not what I thought it would be; the reading is surprisingly dry. It is not a book I would have checked from the library it is at the first few glances dull and unentertaining. However, when I forced myself to find some vlue in this book it started to take form. The writing became a bit more colorful. That being said, my nine year old son loves it. My 10 year old finds it is a hoot. the five stars reflect their opinion of the reading experience, and not my 2 STAR feelings. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Horrible Histories Wicked Words *by A***A on Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2017* Though I’m no stranger to the English language, I was still curious to read what Terry Deary had to say about it, the origins of some of its words and the great writers who influenced and changed its shape for ever. As you already know from the title, today I’m going to review Terry Deary’s Wicked Words, the third Horrible Histories book I’ve read this year.In the Introduction, we are told that words are power and they can hurt as deep as a sword. But, In order to gain this power and learn how to use it, we have to read this book. So, the purpose of this short volume is to make the young readers be both accustomed to and entertained by the English language and its secrets. Before the timeline, there’s a chapter dedicated to prehistoric times, the first language humans spoke (which made the difference between our survival and extinction) and what archaeological findings reveal about this topic. The Horrible Histories timeline for the English language stretches from Rome’s rule over Britain to the 20th century. But it also includes Gutenberg’s printing press, two of the most influential English writers and Dr Samuel Johnson’s English dictionary.The table of content of this book is arranged alphabetically and each letter comprises a chapter or two and an aspect of the English language. Personally, I would have preferred the chronological order because it was strange to read about Dickens before Shakespeare. But let’s move on. In this book, you will read about the history of the English language (divided into six brief parts), Anglo-Saxon literature, stylistic literary devices such as alliteration, great English writers and poets such as Geoffrey Chaucer, William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens, William Caxton, words and their etymologies, euphemisms, slang words, swear words and many more. You will also find fragments from, Beowulf, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, The Vision of Piers Plawman, The Canterbury Tales, Macbeth, A Tale of Two Cities, A Christmas Carol etc. However, but beware, the endings of these literary works are spoiled in this book; so skip those parts if you haven’t read them yet.In the end, I think that this book is great for children who are interested in language and grammar because Terry Deary explains everything clearly and inserts jokes, games riddles and stories along the way. For me, on the other hand, this book didn’t have a lot of new information to offer because I already knew enough about the English language and its history. Also, I wasn’t a big fan of the football metaphor for the various invasions of Britain, but I guess it might work for younger readers. Overall, it was a nice read, so please give this book a try, if you or your kids are into languages and British humour. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wicked Words review *by E***N on Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2011* This book is great fun to read because it has words that one would not have thought to at one time or another to be so bad as to be considered a curse word. This is not a book to let an elementary school kid read because there are words that one may not want a third grader to know. The book is educational for grown-ups though because it teaches one the origin and history of the words that it contatins and is often rather entertaining as well. I deffinately recommend this book to those who would enjoy learning the origin and history of words considered to be profanity and not approprate for public print. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/107356480-horrible-histories-special-wicked-words-kindle-edition](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/107356480-horrible-histories-special-wicked-words-kindle-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-05-30*