Dead Famous (series)
Dead Famous is the title of a series of books following the lives of famous people who are now dead, such as Albert Einstein and Isaac Newton. The special books in this collection are based on certain groups of people, such as Inventors and Authors. These books are a spin-off of the Horrible Histories collection and are published by the same company, Scholastic; however, many different authors and illustrators work on these books. The books are aimed at 7-14 year olds, and have sold many copies around the world, especially in the UK. The books often contain journals and newspapers which show what life would have been like at that time. These are almost always created by the author him/herself, but are shown as have been created by the person whom the book is about.
Books
- Albert Einstein and his Inflatable Universe (2001) - Dr Mike Goldsmith (Albert Einstein)
- Al Capone and his Gang (1999) - Alan MacDonald (Al Capone)
- Alexander the Great and his Claim to Fame (2005) - Phil Robins (Alexander the Great)
- Boadicea and her Barmy Army (2005) - Valerie Wilding (Boudica)
- Churchill and his great Wars (2004) - Alan MacDonald (Winston Churchill)
- Cleopatra and Her Asp (2000) - Margaret Simpson (Cleopatra)
- Elizabeth I and Her Conquests (2001) - Margaret Simpson (Elizabeth I)
- Elvis and his Pelvis (2001) - Michael Cox (Elvis)
- Henry VIII and His Chopping Block (1999) - Alan MacDonald (Henry VIII)
- Horatio Nelson and His Victory (2003) - Philip Reeve (Horatio Nelson)
- Inventors and their Bright Ideas (2002) - Mike Goldsmith (Inventors)
- Isaac Newton and his Apple (1999) - Kjartan Poskitt (Isaac Newton)
- Joan of Arc and Her Marching Orders(2002) - Phil Robins (Joan of Arc)
- Julius Caesar and His Foul Friends (2006) - Toby Brown and Clive Goddard (Julius Caesar)
- Leonardo Da Vinci and his Super-brain (2003) - Michael Cox (Leonardo Da Vinci)
- Mary Queen of Scots and her Hopeless Husbands (2001) - Margaret Simpson (Mary, Queen of Scots)
- Oliver Cromwell and His Warts (2000) - Alan MacDonald (Oliver Cromwell)
- Pirates and Their Caribbean Capers (2007) - Michael Cox (Piracy in the Caribbean)
- Queen Victoria and her Amusements (2002) - Alan MacDonald (Queen Victoria)
- Roald Dahl and his Chocolate Factory (2002) - Andrew Donkin (Roald Dahl)
- Scientists and their Mind-blowing Experiments (2003) - Dr Mike Goldsmith (Scientists)
- Spartacus and his Glorious Gladiators (2004) - Toby Brown (Spartacus)
- William Shakespeare and his Dramatic Acts (2004) - Andrew Donkin (William Shakespeare)
- Writers and their Tall Tales (2005) - Tracey Turner (Authors)
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