# Frightful First World War \(Horrible Histories\)

Frightful First World War is a Horrible Histories book about the First World War, presenting historical details through comic-style headlines and fully illustrated, humorous storytelling. Its listed reading age is 8–12 years, making it a child-focused introduction rather than a technical history reference.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 4.99 GBP
- Previous price: 7.99 GBP
- Discount: 38%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T14:57:46.904Z
- Rating: 4.7 / 5
- Reviews: 119

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## At a glance

- Covers the First World War with humorous historical stories and headlines.
- Described as fully illustrated throughout.
- The listing gives a reading age of 8–12 years.

## Pros

- The humorous, illustrated format may help make a history topic more approachable for younger readers.
- At 192 pages, it offers more than a brief introduction while remaining aimed at children.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Scholastic
- Publication date: 7 Oct. 2021
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 192 pages
- Reading age: 8 - 12 years
- ISBN-10: 0702312606
- ISBN-13: 978-0702312601
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 1.05 kg
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 19.6 x 1.4 cm

## A good fit for

- Children aged 8–12 interested in the First World War and history told with humour.
- Families looking for an illustrated, entertaining history read.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a detailed academic or adult-focused account of the First World War.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the book as entertaining and says it can help get children interested in learning. The overall ratings are mostly five-star, though a small minority are one-star. This is encouraging for buyers seeking an engaging children’s history read, but ratings do not establish how it suits every reader.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the book as entertaining.
- Positive themes: Feedback mentions that it can help get children interested in learning.
- Positive themes: Positive aspect mentions refer to both entertainment and content.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Frightful First World War about?
It covers the First World War through humorous historical stories and headlines, with illustrations throughout.
### What age is this book listed for?
The listing gives a reading age of 8–12 years.
### How long is the book?
The listed print length is 192 pages.

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