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You'll love this because...
Your child can finally discover the nauseating truth about the Awful Egyptians.
Your child’s name appears on the cover
Write a special message on the title page
Hand-drawn illustrations on every page
Meet Mad Mummies, Phunny Pharaohs, Tutankhamun and more!
Add a luxury gift box for a thoughtful finishing touch
Ready for a history lesson with a petrifying, horrid twist? Strap yourself in, because this time we’re heading back 7500 years to uncover the Horrible truth about the Ancient Egyptians. This Awful Egyptians book includes loads of spine-chilling stories about the pharaohs, pyramids and mummies, as well as the truth about the legendary curse of Tutankhamun, which is said to have brought death to all those who dared to open his tomb…
Best of all, you can personalise this Horrible Histories book with your child’s name on the cover and a message to them inside, making this funny and educational present just that extra bit special.
How to Personalise
Personalise your book with your child’s name, which will be printed on the cover and the title page. Then add a special message of up to 80 characters and two lines, which will also feature on the title page. There is also the option to present your book in a luxury gift box.
Check your personalisation: accents and other symbols cannot be used unless otherwise stated.
In The Book wouldn’t be here without its terrific customers. That’s why we care about what you have to say.
We’re constantly researching new materials to create more personalised books, so what you think matters! Tell us your feedback. From finding the book you were looking for to how easy your chosen book was to personalise – every little detail is important, so we can perfect your shopping experience the next time you return!
Lesley Bannister12 Dec 2019
Lovely personalised gift
Customer29 Aug 2018
Brilliant book! Very good quality and well make a greeat xmas present!
It's the second one I've bought and both people loved them and thought they were really special gifts. Would be good if it wasn't just Mirror clippings but that's a small point.
Mary Beer11 Feb 2020
Very quick
Very quick, efficient service and an excellent product. Bought as a present for a friend and he was delighted with it.
harris 11 Feb 2020
not very good with updates on their…
not very good with updates on their shipments
J Walker11 Feb 2020
Haven't received my order.
Haven't received my order.
Karen Beale11 Feb 2020
Arrived in good time
Arrived in good time, beautiful presentation box. Really pleased with my purchase
E. Edwards11 Feb 2020
My great-nephew loved it
My great-nephew loved it! That his name and picture were in the book - PLUS the fact that he LOVES dinosaurs
Roseann Ryan10 Feb 2020
Beautiful book
Excellent service and the book is excellent, comes in a lovely gift box, bought for my only grandsons first birthday. I would highly recommend and it’s not expensive. Such a beautiful book.
Daphne10 Feb 2020
This is actually an 80th birthday…
This is actually an 80th birthday present but was very pleased with the quick service and presentation. I’m sure she will be very impressed with the gift
MRS WORTHING10 Feb 2020
Didn’t think the item was worth the…
Didn’t think the item was worth the original purchase price
Marilyn Deeming10 Feb 2020
Very pleased with my purchase it was…
Very pleased with my purchase it was exactly as described and came beautifully packaged, can’t wait to give it to my daughter.
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