Spilling the Beans on The Outrageously Famous Boxset

The Spilling the Beans on the Outrageously Famous boxset is a 10‑book children’s history collection published by Miles Kelly in 2001, designed to make biographies of famous figures fun and accessible. 

📚 Boxset Overview

• Publisher: Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd (UK)

• Year: 2001

• Format: Paperback, boxed set of 10 titles

• Authors: Various contributors including Dennis Hamley, Mick Gowar, Victoria Parker, Redvers Brandling, Martin Oliver, and Frances Mayes

• Illustrations: Quirky black‑and‑white drawings with humorous captions

• Target age: 7–12 years

🧩 Content & Themes

• Each book “spills the beans” on a different famous figure or theme, presenting history in a lively, irreverent style.

• Focuses on quirky facts, anecdotes, and bite‑sized storytelling to keep children engaged.

• Encourages curiosity about history and famous personalities while supporting literacy.