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This series of hilarious fictional diaries put us inside the heads of hapless figures from history in frazzling situations. Malik and Leila are two Algerian children living in 19th-century Paris who become apprentices to the famous engineer, Gustave Eiffel, helping him to construct the iconic Statue of Liberty as a gift to America. When he’s searching for his next project, Malik and Leila help to inspire Gustave to construct the Eiffel Tower – the tallest tower in the world – and then face the dangers and disasters of making their boss’ dream a reality. ‘Get Real’ fact boxes feature throughout, providing historical context and further information, as well as a timeline, historical biographies and a glossary in the end matter.

The Long-Lost Secret Diary of the World's Worst

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    A Paperback / softback by Tim Collins, Isobel Lundie

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      Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
      Publication Date: 28/07/2021
      ISBN13: 9781913971137, 978-1913971137
      ISBN10: 1913971139
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      Book Synopsis
      This series of hilarious fictional diaries put us inside the heads of hapless figures from history in frazzling situations. Malik and Leila are two Algerian children living in 19th-century Paris who become apprentices to the famous engineer, Gustave Eiffel, helping him to construct the iconic Statue of Liberty as a gift to America. When he’s searching for his next project, Malik and Leila help to inspire Gustave to construct the Eiffel Tower – the tallest tower in the world – and then face the dangers and disasters of making their boss’ dream a reality. ‘Get Real’ fact boxes feature throughout, providing historical context and further information, as well as a timeline, historical biographies and a glossary in the end matter.

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