Adam Murphy

Ever wonder what history's monarchs would say if you could talk to them? Well wonder no more, as historical monarchs are interviewed from the grave in this hilarious children's graphic novel Welcome to Corpse Talk, the chat show with a difference - all of the guests are dead Your host, Adam Murphy interviews magnificent monarchs throughout history in this hilarious graphic novel and talk-show style book. Inside the pages of this delightful graphic novel for kids, you'll discover: - Humorous text, in the format of an exchange between the interviewer and interviewee - Full-page illustrations offer more detail on the broader cultural and historical context surrounding the monarch's stories - from the workings of Ramesses II's empire to the gruesome timeline of Henry VIII's (mostly) unfortunate brides - A diverse selection of rancorous rulers from around the world, from the Sultan Saladin and Chinese Emperor Qin Shi Huang Di to Pharaoh Cleopatra and Empress Matilda Bring history to life Have you heard of Montezuma, the last ruler of the Aztecs? Or wondered why Queen Victoria was not amused? Find out in this exciting graphic novel Delve into the lives of famous rulers like Cleopatra, Ramesses II, Henry VIII, and Mary Antoinette who all made ructions in their ruling days. Writer Adam Murphy explores the why, the what, and what were you thinking of these monarchs' most notorious decisions and behaviors. Just for fun, Adam peppers in a few silly and funny questions to amuse young readers in this hilarious history book for kids. Bold and expressive illustrations by Adam and Lisa Murphy bring historical events to life, literally The humorous text in this kid's comic book makes learning history fun and entertaining. Whether you're a fan of these superb sovereigns or just love a good story, this history book will not fail to inspire you and make you laugh. 'Dig up' even more fun DK's Corpse Talk series is a hilarious series of graphic novels for kids that delves into the history of dead famous people in the format of questions and answers. Other books in this series include Corpse Talk: Groundbreaking Women and Corpse Talk: Groundbreaking Scientists.

Adam himself interviews the dead famous who made names for themselves in history by creating the greatest and most ground-breaking works of fiction ever - many you'll have heard of, and many you should have heard of! And then discover their most famous stories - as told in the inimitable Corpse Talk style! Let William Shakespeare keep you on the edge of your seat with Macbeth, Charles Dickens thrill you in Great Expectations, and Mary Shelley send shivers up your spine in Frankenstein. Learn about the greatest stories ever told, and the people who made them up!

How did Gandhi use love to end an empire? How did an accident help Frida Kahlo create great art? What dangerous idea inspired Toussaint Louverture's fight for freedom? Uncover all this and more in Corpse Talk, the hilarious and mind-expanding chat show that brings the dead famous to life!

The third amazing thematic Corpse Talk book - all about the most astonishing rulers from history ever! Adam Murphy interviews the high-and-mighty men and women who changed the world - getting their stories straight from the corpses' mouths! Reading Corpse Talk: Queens and Kings is like having history turned upside-down! It guarantees laughs, surprises, and a whole host of facts told to you by the rulers from all over the world, themselves. From Cleopatra to Queen Vic to Moctezuma, these are some royals with stunning tales to tell . . .

The first awesome thematic Corpse Talk book - all about the most amazing scientists from history ever! Adam Murphy interviews the dead famous scientists who changed the world - getting their stories straight from the corpses' mouths! Reading Corpse Talk: Ground-Breaking Scientists is like having history injected into your brain! It guarantees laughs, surprises, and a whole host of the most astonishing achievements you'll ever discover. Don't miss out on the biggest thing to hit history since Horrible Histories!