"More fascinating facts are to be found in Richard Brassey’s eclectic selection of Brilliant Brits .... Brassey’s colourful, comic strip layout is easy to read and these attractive little paperbacks convey a surprising amount of information in a very palatable form."
The Scotsman

"The combination of direct text and extra cartoon-strip action provides a perfect vehicle for the high-quality information that is packed within the pages of these attractive and unpretentious books. The humour is never overdone, intrusive or gratuitous (as it sometimes seems for this age-group, both in fiction and non fiction), and all the elements of art, design and text combine effortlessly to provide an accessible and memorable introduction to these important people from our history, simultaneously providing a rich social context. Brassey makes learning fun, while retaining the integrity of the information."
Guardian

"a miniature masterpiece, rich with facts, sweetened with cartoon style pictures."
Independent

 

 

"Brilliant Brits is a fabulous series that can be enjoyed throughout the primary years. The books focus on famous Brits from King Arthur to the Beatles and David Beckham and cover fame for a variety of reasons. They make a good choice for a class story or even a simple reference book as they contain basic dates and facts. The colourful comic strip layout and amusing speech bubbles may also attract struggling readers."
Times Educational Supplement

 

"A great way to get your kids interested in history ... A quirky blend of cartoon-style illustration and fascinating facts. Fun stuff for 7-11 year olds."

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He had six wives, seventy palaces, at least thirteen courses for every meal, and eight mattresses on his bed. But all he really wanted was a son.

Younger readers will enjoy Richard Brassey’s Brilliant Brits series .... His colourful cartoons are perfect for the eight to 12 range. Independent

"These highly illustrated picturebooks cover a wide range of famous British figures, from King Arthur and Shakespeare to Boudica and the Beatles - and all at the pocket-money friendly price of £3.99." The Bookseller

"A great way to get your kids interested in history ... A quirky blend of cartoon-style illustration and fascinating facts. Fun stuff for 7-11 year olds." Independent

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