In March 1807, the British Parliament passed an Act making the trading and transportation of slaves illegal. It was many years before slavery, as it was known then, was abolished, and slavery still continues today in different ways, but it was a big step forward towards the empancipation of a people. Malorie Blackman has drawn together some of the finest of today's writers and poets to contribute to this important anthology. Their short stories and poems sit alongside first-hand accounts of slavery from freed slaves, making a fascinating and absorbing collection that remembers and commemorates one of the most brutal and long-lasting inflictions of misery that human beings have inflicted upon other human beings.

King Arthur Stories: 1. The Sword and the Circle 2. The Light Beyond the Forest 3. The Road to Camlann The legends of King Arthur and his knights of the Round table have passed down throught the generations sinced medieval times. In this spellbinding trilogy, Rosemary Sutcliff recreates all the mystique and mystery of the golden age of Camelot for a new generation.

40 inspirational stories about what humans can achieve when we work as a team. From inventing vaccines in record time to dealing with climate change, the biggest challenges we face can only be overcome when teams of people work together towards a common goal. Together We Can is a celebration of what we can achieve when human beings work collaboratively. Packed with stories of teamwork from around the globe, read about the discovery of DNA, the beginnings of the Red Cross, the formation of Apple Inc., The Black Mambas, the Black Lives Matter movement, the Bolshoi Ballet, LEGO creators and more. Reading this book will help you understand the power and importance of teamwork! Drawing on the powers of teamwork, Together We Can is beautifully illustrated by Studio Muti, a creative studio of illustrators and designers based in Cape Town, South Africa.

Be truly inspired by these powerful true stories of animal heroes: meet heroic bears, drone-catching eagles, loyal dogs, sassy cats, and much, MUCH more!

This book brings you the heart-wrenching stories of the real animals who traversed treacherous paths, made daring rescues and went above and beyond to save human lives. When faced with human conflict, these animals have all shown bravery, friendship, or brought comfort.

Journey throughout history from Hannibal's elephants to a guide dog in the Twin Towers. Uncover 34 amazing animal stories - and celebrate their humans.

With vivid colour illustration from five different illustrators, and knowledge from the experts at the Imperial War Museums, this is a book to treasure and share.

Life isn't always easy for Mrs Pepperpot. She never knows quite what size she's going to be from one moment to the next, and shrinking to t he size of a pepperpot can have some unfortunate, hilarious and hair-r aising results! Mrs Pepperpot, that tiny, feisty, heroine of children' s literature, takes on a new lease of life in this fantastic new editi on of Alf Pr°ysen's classic stories. This bumper collection of stories will introduce Mrs Pepperpot to a whole new generation of readers.

A knight in glass armour, the basilisk of Saffron Walden, Old King Cole of Colchester - Essex is a place full of fantastical characters and mysterious tales. Storyteller Jan Williams is a familiar sight around the county, entrancing locals with her tales of ghostly Romans and vicious Vikings. These stories - specially chosen to be enjoyed by 7- to 11-year-old readers - will unlock the colourful world of Essex and help children to engage with their surroundings.

On the outskirts of the Milky Way, floating slowly through space, there hangs a planet unlike any other. It has oceans, deserts, jungles and mountains. It has life that swims, life that soars and life that swings through the trees. It is a place of dazzling variety and infinite wonder - and it's the only world we've got. Climate change is happening, now. But it's not too late to change the story. Meet the humans, from around the world, who are fighting to save our planet. This is your call to arms. Featuring 25 hopeful stories including Greta Thunberg, David Attenborough, Jane Goodall, Wangari Maathai - as well as lesser-known heroes, such as turtle-protector Len Peters, the guardians of the Amazon rainforest, and the poacher patrollers The Black Mambas. This book will transport you from the poles, to the oceans, to the rainforests, with iconic illustration. These are true stories to make you think, make you cry, make you hope - and these are stories to make us all stand together and protect our home. These stories are the proof that one person's small changes can grow into something big, and powerful, and world-changing. So read on to be inspired, as we take our future in our own hands, and together save Planet Earth - for all the living things that call it their home.

Ages 7 to 10 years. Stories are something that never fails to attract a child. And if the stories are full of adventure, fun and a little moral message embedded in them, what more could one ask for! This Series is tailored in the right manner so that young readers are encouraged to read for pleasure.

Ages 7 to 10 years. Stories are something that never fails to attract a child. And if the stories are full of adventure, fun and a little moral message embedded in them, what more could one ask for! This Series is tailored in the right manner so that young readers are encouraged to read for pleasure.

Ages 7 to 10 years. Stories are something that never fails to attract a child. And if the stories are full of adventure, fun and a little moral message embedded in them, what more could one ask for! This Series is tailored in the right manner so that young readers are encouraged to read for pleasure.

How many ways can you be set free? This original collection of short stories and flash fiction is written by students from The Priory School, Hitchin. Delve into the diverse genres and themes explored in their work, including prison escapes, stories about addiction, and stories told from the perspectives of outcasts and loners as they try and break free from their oppressors. This book was produced to celebrate World Book Day 2022. So sit down, try to relax, escape into their fantasy world, and set your imagination free.

When society crumbles, can young love survive? When the young are deprived of their bright future and left to survive day to day, what bonds remain between individuals? Can young love survive a dystopian nightmare? This exciting collection of stories explores the struggles, both emotional and physical, of teenagers trying to survive as society falls apart or as they help build a new world. Compelling, emotionally charged stories of young lives lived in desperate circumstances by: John Shirley, Elizabeth Bear, Kiera Cass, Nisi Shawl, Maria V. Snyder, Carrie Vaughn, Steve Berman, Amanda Downum, Diana Peterfreund, Jeanne DuPrau, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Jesse Karp, William Sleator, Carrie Ryan and Seth Cadin.