World War One pests, parasites and perfectly awful itchy insects.

Twelve Terrible Tales!, written by Jill Mather and illustrated by Philip Vivian, brings to life the stories of pests, parasites and insects that plagued our troops during the First World War. Designed to be read-aloud, this book is a great way to engage children in discussions about the uncomfortable aspects of war.

Stories include:

• Oliver the Egyptian Cat
• Ronnie the Rotten Rat
• Farok the King of Fleas
• Marty the Marvellous Maggot
• The Desert Scrounger
• The Screaming Camel Spider
• Mollie the Aussie Mossie
• Percy the Palestine Pest

Product details:

• Suitable for: Younger children (7-12 years).
• Details: Fiction, illustrations, published 2010.
• Format: Paperback, 67 pages.
• Dimensions: 29.6 cm (h) x 21.0 cm (w) x 0.5 cm (d) / 260 grams.