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.
