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From the bestselling author of Darwin's Dragons comes a high-stakes
aquatic adventure, perfect for fans of The Murderer's Ape! England,
1893, and aquarium fever is at its height. Twelve-year-old Vinnie
Fyfe works in the tea-shop at Brighton aquarium, and waits for her
milliner mother to return from Paris. The arrival of a giant
octopus changes her life for ever. Discovering a talent for art,
Vinnie begins to draw the extraordinary beast. She soon realises
she can communicate with the octopus through colour and - as a
gripping mystery begins to unfold - discovers what true courage
really means ... The second middle-grade historical adventure by
critically acclaimed Lindsay Galvin, author of Darwin's Dragons A
gripping Victorian mystery with a touching connection between a
young girl and an octopus at its heart Strong STEM and natural
history themes with an underwater twist Effortlessly blends
exciting adventure with a rip-roaring historical mystery and
non-fiction elements PRAISE FOR DARWIN'S DRAGONS: 'A striking and
original adventure ... just the sort of story I love.' EMMA CARROLL
'WHAT a voyage! [Darwin's Dragons] is everything you hope it will
be ...' LUCY STRANGE '[A] beautifully fictionalised story' THE
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A spellbinding story from the Sunday Times-bestselling author of
The Girl of Ink & Stars, winner of the Waterstones Children's
Book Prize. 'A story bursting with imagination, sparkle and tender
heart ... I adored it!' JASBINDER BILAN 'Both souful poetry and
thrilling adventure; powerful and delicate, chilling and
comforting' SOPHIE ANDERSON 'Ripping propulsive plot, gorgeous
imagery, floating fairytale prose ... absolutely loved it' ROSS
MONTGOMERY In an Italian city ravaged by plague, Sofia's mother
carves beautiful mementoes from the bones of loved ones. But one
day, she doesn't return home. Did her work lead her into danger?
Sofia and her little brother Ermin are sent to the convent
orphanage but soon escape, led by an enigmatic new friend and their
pet crow, Corvith. Together they cross the city underground,
following clues in bones up to the towers of Siena, where - circled
by magpies - the children find the terrible truth ... The fourth
children's novel by Times number one bestselling author Kiran
Millwood Hargrave, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize
and the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year From the
author of The Island at the End of Everything, The Way Past Winter,
Julia and the Shark and The Mercies - chosen for the Richard &
Judy Book Club A darkly beautiful historical novel featuring
Kiran's trademark magical realism and an enthralling mystery,
presented as a gorgeous flapped paperback with stunning cover foil
Longlisted for the Diverse Book Awards 2021
For fans of The Gilded Ones, Children of Blood and Bone, and Circe,
this is the breathtaking follow-up to SKIN OF THE SEA - an epic
love story infused with West African mythology and a powerful new
imagining of a devastating time in history, told through the eyes
of a bold and unforgettable heroine. One life. One choice. One
sacrifice. To save those closest to her, Simi sacrificed everything
- her freedom, her life as mami wata, and the boy she loves. Now
she serves a new god, watching over the Land of the Dead at the
bottom of the ocean. But the tide of change is coming and when Simi
discovers demons have entered the human realm bent on destruction,
she must break her vow and return to the world above the water. The
fate of the world lies in her hands. Praise for SKIN OF THE SEA - a
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER: 'Epic and original . . . Simi's story
will stay with me for a long time' Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times
bestselling author of Everything, Everything 'The most engrossing,
thought-provoking, beautiful novel . . . knocks your socks off and
leaves you wanting more' Namina Forna, New York Times bestselling
author of The Gilded Ones 'A triumph of storytelling' Kalynn
Bayron, bestselling author of Cinderella is Dead 'This poignant
supernatural romance stands out for its sensuous prose' Financial
Times 'Fantastical creatures and vengeful gods form a vivid
backdrop to this rich and original story of one girl's journey to
find herself' Observer (YA Books of Month)
Kathleen Fidler's classic story is set in the ancient Stone Age
village of Skara Brae on Orkney. This is a fascinating and vividly
portrayed story of life nearly 3,000 years ago. Kali and Brockan
are in trouble. They have been using their stone axes to chip
limpets off the rocks, but they've gone too far out and find
themselves trapped by the tides. Then, an unexpected rescuer
appears, a strange boy in a strange boat, carrying a strangely
sharp axe of a type they have never seen before. Conflict arises as
the village of Skara must decide what to do with the new ideas and
practices that the boy brings. As a deadly storm threatens, the
very survival of the village is in doubt. Step back into the Stone
Age and learn about the daily life and rituals of the ancient
village of Skara Brae in this compelling, fictional account of the
famous Orkney settlement. Vivid descriptions and accurate
historical details bring the village to life and make this an ideal
choice for those studying the Stone Age curriculum.
A frozen palace and a sparkling secret - an epic Russian adventure
awaits! Anna Orlov might be the luckiest girl in the world. She is
the daughter of a Russian Count and lives in a beautiful snowbound
palace that is home to a menagerie of wonderful animals: tigers,
wolfhounds and, of course, horses. And she is also the owner of a
beautiful heirloom - a diamond necklace with a secret past. But
when Anna defies her father's wishes and secretly raises a young
colt alongside her pet tiger cub, her actions will have far
reaching consequences. And soon Anna, her tiger and her horse will
be fighting for survival in the frozen tundra of Siberia... An epic
adventure of horses, friendship and sparkling secrets!
A powerfully moving and beautiful picture book about the voyage of
HMT Empire Windrush from national treasure, Benjamin Zephaniah. The
hopes, dreams and bravery of the Windrush generation are expressed
in this vivid story through the real-life experiences of
Trinidadian musician, Mona Baptiste. Written as a brand-new poem by
Benjamin Zephaniah, the book is beautifully illustrated by the
extraordinary artist, Onyinye Iwu. The arrival of the Windrush in
1948 is celebrated each year on Windrush Day, 22 June Benjamin
recently won a BAFTA for his Sky Arts show, Life & Rhymes, a
showcase of some of Britain's finest poets This book is perfect for
teaching young children about inclusivity and diversity Praise for
Windrush Child: 'An invaluable story for any young readers who
enjoy adventure and want to learn more about the Windrush
generation's experience. Essential reading' Alex Wheatle
Paisley 1876. 12-year-old Jim has escaped from the Poor House and
now he must save his little brother from the same fate. His only
hope lies in a mysterious family heirloom - a Paisley patterned
shawl that has five guineas sewn into its hem - the price of a new
life for Jim's family. Now he must find the shawl and steal it back
from the big house where the girl with the red hair lives... Two
different worlds collide in this gripping Victorian mystery as Jim
and Jessie unravel the past and its pattern of secrets...
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It is 1937 and tensions are high. A spectacular air race around
Europe seeks to promote unity among a group of young pilots, but
distrust and animosity are rife. The British and sole female
contestant, Stella North, is determined to prove not only her
skill, but also her identity as her Nansen passport declares her
'stateless'. However, barely a few hours in, Stella is witness to a
horrifying attack when a contestant's plane is forced out of the
air and crashes. Was this the work of another competitor desperate
to win? Was the attack random or premeditated and, most
importantly, will it happen again? With the competition heating up
and the death ruled an accident, Stella is left to form her own
investigation. Can she find allies among her fellow competitors or
will suspicion and deceit bring them all down? An exhilarating rush
of a novel, with all the twists and turns we've come to expect from
the award-winning Elizabeth Wein.
'A hugely entertaining mystery' - Fiona Noble, The Bookseller
Children's Previews 'One to Watch' Greenwich, London, 15th February
1894. Luna thinks that an evening at her aunt's butterfly club
sounds deathly boring. But it turns out that the meeting, held in
the Butterfly Room at the Greenwich Observatory, is not at all as
Luna expects. The Butterfly Club is a society with an unusual
secret . . . they use time travel to plunder the future for
wonders. Together with her friends, Konstantin and Aidan, and a
clockwork cuckoo, Luna boards the Time Train. The gang travel to
1912 and find themselves aboard a great ship travelling from
Southampton to New York. They locate a man called Guglielmo Marconi
and his new invention: the wireless radio. But as the ship heads
into icy waters, they discover its name: The RMS TITANIC Can Luna
and the boys save Marconi and his invention from the doomed ship?
Can they get the radio back home to the Butterfly Club? And how
will their actions change the rest of time?
Alice Eclair, Spy Extraordinaire will whisk you away on a fabulous
adventure, full of daring action and delicious cakes! Baker by day,
spy by night - Alice Eclair leads an exciting double life! A
mysterious message sends Alice on a mission aboard France's most
glamorous train, The Sapphire Express. Alice must sneak on board
disguised as a pastry chef and discover which passenger is an enemy
agent before they reach their final stop. But everyone on the train
seems to be hiding something... Armed with her whisk, her wits and
her will to succeed, Alice has a spy to catch. A Recipe for Trouble
can be read as a stand-alone novel, or enjoyed as part of the Alice
Eclair, Spy Extraordinaire series. Look out for A Spoonful of
Spying!
What if the past became your future? Join teenager Joe on a
rollercoaster adventure travelling back in time to the heyday of
Victorian Crystal Palace. Joe is lonely and bored. His best friend
moved away, he's stuck looking after his annoying little sister and
Dad spends every hour in their struggling restaurant, Paradise. But
Joe's world is turned upside down when he discovers a shattered
compass among the brambles where the Crystal Palace once stood and
time travels through the maze back to 1888. With help from the
teenage H. G. Wells and Samuel Coleridge Taylor, daredevil Iris
Blondin, the creator of Sherlock Holmes and the Queen of the
Gypsies, Joe must foil dangerous diamond thieves to uncover dark
secrets about the 'People's Palace'. Standing on boundaries between
worlds, it's secrets are tied to the fate of his family. Will Joe
be trapped in the past with his new friends, find a way to return
to his family or can he somehow have both?
It's 1829, and young Princess Victoria's life is full of
constraints. Brought up hidden from the world and protected even
from walking downstairs alone, the ten-year-old princess decides to
write a secret diary about life at Kensington Palace. But little
does she know that she is about to make a startling discovery.
Closer to the throne than she ever imagined, My Story: Victoria
spans a fascinating year in the life of a future queen. Experience
history first-hand with My Story in this all-new look! Other titles
in the My Story series include: My Story: Titanic My Story: The
Trenches My Story: The Great Plague My Story: Berlin Olympics My
Story: Blitz My Story: Mayflower My Story: Noor-un-Nissa Inayat
Khan My Story: D-Day My Story: A Picture of Freedom My Story: Roman
Invasion My Story: Ignatius Sancho
North Carolina, 1863. As the American Civil War rages on, the
Freedmen's Colony of Roanoke Island is blossoming, a haven for the
recently emancipated. Black folk have begun building a community of
their own, a refuge from the shadow of the 'old life.' It is where
the March family has finally been able to safely put down roots
with four young daughters: Meg, a teacher who longs to find love
and start a family of her own. Jo, a writer whose words are too
powerful to be contained. Beth, a talented seamstress searching for
a higher purpose. Amy, a dancer eager to explore life outside her
family's home. As the four March sisters come into their own as
independent young women, they will face first love, health
struggles, heartbreak, and new horizons. But they will face it all
together.
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_______________ A page-turning, laugh-out-loud historical adventure
by comedian and podcaster Iszi Lawrence, perfect for fans of
Horrible Histories. Time flies when you're having fun. But what
does it do when you're not? Sunil and his extraordinary Auntie Alex
are back for another hilarious adventure as they whizz through
time. But Auntie Alex's time machine has started behaving strangely
and using it has become even more unpredictable and dangerous than
ever. From the dark and gloomy heights of the Tower of London to
the frosty forests of Hanover, will Sunil and Alex be able to get
home? And can they avoid the sinister Mr Shaykes and his pet kiwi?!
_______________ The Time Machine Next Door is an exciting new
series of quirky historical chapter books for readers aged 7-9.
Written by comedian, podcaster and children's author Iszi Lawrence,
these books bring lesser-known parts of history to life with
hilarious plots, real-life characters, fascinating facts and
fantastic illustrations. _______________
Named Children's Book of the Week by The Times! Inspired by a true
family story, Michael Rosen presents an astonishing account of
perseverance, love and hope in wartime. Beginning in 1939, young
Solly in London exchanges letters with his teenaged cousin, Bernie,
in Poland. While Solly is evacuated and tries his best to adjust to
life in the English countryside, Bernie's parents know that as Jews
they're not safe staying in Warsaw, so they send Bernie to the
Russian-occupied side of the country in the hope that he'll be
safer there. Soon, though, he is arrested and sent off to a forced
labour camp in Russia. As the cousins exchange sporadic letters,
they try to keep their spirits up, trading jokes and observations
about the world changing all around them. Then Bernie seizes the
opportunity to join the "Anders Army" and fight the Axis powers,
and tells Solly all about his experiences in Iraq and eventually
Italy, where he fights alongside the British at the famous Battle
of Monte Cassino. Does Bernie survive and find a safe place to call
home? With breathtaking illustrations by beloved illustrator
Michael Foreman, this is an unforgettable story of courage and
love, perfect for the whole family to share. Michael Rosen is one
of the best-known figures in the children's book world, known for
his work as poet and author of classic books such as WE'RE GOING ON
A BEAR HUNT. This book is a perfect companion to POPPY FIELD by
Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman. Together, the books are a
wonderful introduction to the history of the great wars of the 20th
century and the importance of Remembrance.
After solving the case of Truly Devious, Stevie Bell investigates
her first mystery outside of Ellingham Academy in this
spine-chilling and hilarious stand-alone mystery from New York
Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson, now available in
paperback. Amateur sleuth Stevie Bell needs a good murder. After
catching a killer at her high school, she's back at home for a
normal (that means boring) summer. But then she gets a message from
the owner of Sunny Pines, formerly known as Camp Wonder Falls-the
site of the notorious unsolved case, the Box in the Woods Murders.
Back in 1978, four camp counselors were killed in the woods outside
of the town of Barlow Corners, their bodies left in a gruesome
display. The new owner offers Stevie an invitation: Come to the
camp and help him work on a true crime podcast about the case.
Stevie agrees, as long as she can bring along her friends from
Ellingham Academy. Nothing sounds better than a summer spent
together, investigating old murders. But something evil still lurks
in Barlow Corners. When Stevie opens the lid on this long-dormant
case, she gets much more than she bargained for. The Box in the
Woods will make room for more victims. This time, Stevie may not
make it out alive. * Cosmopolitan Best YA Books of 2021 * People
Magazine Best Books of Summer 2021*
Includes: The Knight of Silk and Steel: Sir Ulrich is a knight
errant, wandering the land in a silk dress and blonde wig in honour
of his lady love. This is his story. The Knight of Spurs and
Spirits: A cruel knight beats and bullies his servants. But one day
he goes too far...The Knight of Sticks and Straw: El Cid strikes
terror into the enemy forces - but El Cid is dead. How can a dead
man inspire his troops in battle? The Knight of Swords and Spooks:
Young George Neville is a hostage of Richard III at Bosworth as
surety for his father's loyalty. Can George survive when his father
betrays the King?
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