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From Alan Gratz, the highly acclaimed, New York Times bestselling
author of the blockbuster Refugee, comes a thrilling new
multi-perspective novel, this time centered around D-Day. D-Day,
June 6, 1944: the most expansive military endeavor in history. No
less than world cooperation would bring down Hitler and the Axis
powers. And so people -- and kids -- across the globe lent their
part. From the young US soldiers in the boats to spies in the
French countryside, the coordination of thousands came together.
Alan Gratz, author of the New York Times bestselling Refugee,
explores the necessity of teamwork and heroism in dismantling
tyranny in this epic, yet personal, look at D-Day in time for the
75th anniversary of the operation.
A fictionalised account of the real-life British soldier who let
Hitler live in the First World War, and his attempt to put right
his mistake – from a master storyteller ‘Brilliant. Historical
fiction at its most magnificent’ Jackie French Billy Byron was
one of the most decorated privates of the First World War,
recognised for his unrivalled bravery. But what if it were possible
to save one too many lives? As a soldier, Billy spared the life of
a man after a battle in 1918. But when he later recognises him as
Hitler, Billy is haunted by his own kindness and attempts to change
the course of history. But going against his nature might prove
harder than Billy expected, even when it means stopping evil in its
tracks. . .
A thrilling Gothic tale from the author of Our Castle by the Sea,
shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. 'Told in
deft and luminous language, The Ghost of Gosswater is storytelling
at its very best.' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF
INK & STARS 'Family secrets, a ghost girl and a forbidding
manor house that goes up in smoke ... You can't help rooting for
Agatha in this spooky, addictive tale of friendship and family.'
THE TIMES 'Eerie, shimmering, unputdownable' HILARY MCKAY, winner
of the Costa Book Award The Lake District, 1899 The Earl is dead
and cruel Cousin Clarence has inherited everything. Twelve-year-old
Lady Agatha Asquith is cast out of Gosswater Hall to live in a
tiny, tumbledown cottage with a stranger who claims to be her
father. Aggie is determined to discover her real identity, but she
is not alone on her quest for the truth. On the last day of the
year, when the clock strikes midnight, a mysterious girl of light
creeps through the crack in time; she will not rest until the dark,
terrible secrets of the past have been revealed ... The third novel
by acclaimed bestselling author Lucy Strange, author of The Secret
of Nightingale Wood and Our Castle by the Sea A thrilling gothic
adventure for young readers aged 9 and up - perfect for fans of
Emma Carroll and Frances Hardinge Follows strong-willed heroine
Agatha Gosswater as she untangles the dark mystery of her own past,
with the backdrop of the eerie Gosswater Lake
The second book in the thrilling middle grade mystery series,
perfect for fans of Robin Steven's Murder Most Unladylike. Set in
eighteenth-century London, with all the fun and zest of Hamilton
and inspired by real Black British historical figures. Agents of
history. Partners in Mystery. Sisters in solving crime.
Twelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle are from different
worlds - Lizzie lives in Westminster in her dad's tea shop, while
Belle is an heiress being brought up by her aunt and uncle at grand
Kenwood House - but they both share a love of solving mysteries.
And after saving Lizzie's father from attempted murder surely there
is no threat too dangerous for the detective duo? It's the summer
of 1777, the night of the grand unveiling of the Sancho-Mansfields
family portrait - a groundbreaking step towards representing
friendship, family, and freedom. But soon enough things take a
chaotic turn - the painting has been stolen! This theft is only the
start, revealing a much bigger, more terrifying secret that haunts
the cobbled streets of London. A conspiracy is underway, one that
has links to the kidnapping of Lizzie's friend Mercury, and leads
all the way to a series of attempted poisonings, all at the hands
of an ominous organisation pulling the strings from the shadows.
These villains lurk everywhere, even in the very homes they call
safe. And their desire for power is only growing. When anyone could
be involved in this Brotherhood of Masters, who can Lizzie and
Belle trust? Once again it is up to the two girls to unveil the
truth and put an end to the corruption that plagues the city.
"If this whole series existed right now, I'd tear through it to the
exclusion of everything else in my life." -Teen Librarian Toolbox
The Davenports are one of the few Black families of immense wealth
and status in a changing United States, their fortune made through
the entrepreneurship of William Davenport, a formerly enslaved man
who founded the Davenport Carriage Company years ago. Olivia, the
beautiful eldest Davenport daughter, is ready to do her duty and
marry. . . until charismatic civil rights leader Washington DeWight
sweeps into town and sparks fly. Her younger sister, Helen, is more
interested in fixing cars than falling in love-unless it's with her
sister's betrothed. Amy-Rose, childhood-friend-turned-maid to the
Davenport sisters, dreams of opening her own business-and marrying
the one man she could never be with, Olivia and Helen's brother,
John. But Olivia's best friend, Ruby, also has her sights set on
John Davenport, though she can't seem to keep his interest . . .
until family pressure has her scheming to win his heart, just as
someone else wins hers. Inspired by the real-life story of the
Patterson family, The Davenports follows four determined and
passionate young Black women as they discover the courage to steer
their own path in life-and love. "Deftly written . . . A dazzling
debut." - Kirkus (starred review) "The perfect read for fans of
escapist historical fiction." -NBC's TODAY
From the author of The Plot to Kill Hitler trilogy and Escape from
Chernobyl comes another fast-paced, high-interest historical
thriller, chronicling two daring attempts to cross the Berlin Wall,
set decades apart. December, 1961 Marta is a young girl who saw
thirty miles of barbed wire appear across her city overnight,
separating Berlin into West and East - with Marta's home on the
Communist Bloc-controlled eastern side. From Andy Marino, author of
the Plot to Kill Hitler trilogy A riveting historical thriller For
readers aged 8+
A spellbinding and unforgettable tale of deep friendship,
glittering magic and enchanting mystery, perfect for fans of Tamzin
Merchant, Abi Elphinstone and Anna James. The Great Frost of 1683
has London in its icy grip. Thomasina and her best friend Anne sell
sweets on the frozen Thames, amid rumours of the magical Frost Fair
that awakens there at night. They say if you can find the fair,
Father Winter himself will grant you any wish. And Thomasina has an
impossible wish: the return of her twin brother, Arthur. But once
they discover Father Winter’s kingdom, Thomasina and Anne quickly
realize the Frost Fair is not what it seems – and that some
wishes never come for free. ‘A heartwarming, wintry treat of a
read perfect to snuggle up with on cold, snowy days’ Hannah Gold,
bestselling author of The Last Bear ‘A lovely, frosty debut that
combines cosy details and a pacy adventure with thoughtful
explorations of grief and responsibility’ Anna James, bestselling
author of the Pages & Co. series ‘Spooky and haunting’
Philippa Gregory ‘Exciting and mysterious’ The Bookseller ‘A
gripping, atmospheric, fantastical tale’ Kirkus
My Story: Noor-un-Nissa Inayat Khan is the thrilling story of
British-Indian World War Two heroine, Noor-un-Nissa Inayat Khan.
It's 1940 and hundreds of families are being forced to flee
Nazi-occupied France. Noor refuses to stand by while Nazi forces
invade her home and terrorise her people, so she travels to England
and signs up to join the war efforts, despite her mother's wishes.
It isn't long before her talents are noticed and she is chosen by
Winston Churchill to sneak back into France as an undercover agent.
Noor returns home - but this time, as a secret agent... Can Noor
keep her true identity hidden, report her findings back to London
and help the Allies win the war? Perfect for any child wanting to
learn more about history's untold stories Great background reading
for Key Stage 2 & 3 My Story: exciting stories with reliable
and accurate historical detail Experience history first-hand with
My Story.
In Nazi-occupied Denmark, ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen is called
upon for a selfless act of bravery to help save her best friend
from a terrible fate. Winner of the Newbery Medal, newly reissued
in the Essential Modern Classics range. "They plan to arrest all
the Danish Jews. They plan to take them away. And we have been told
that they may come tonight." It is 1943 and life in Copenhagen is
becoming complicated for Annemarie. There are food shortages and
curfews, and soldiers on every corner. But it is even worse for her
Jewish best friend, Ellen, as the Nazis continue their brutal
campaign. With Ellen's life in danger, Annemarie must summon all
her courage to help stage a daring escape. Inspired by true events
of the Second World War, this gripping novel brings the past
vividly to life for today's readers.
Blumwald is a town overshadowed by an ancient curse: in a sinister
castle in the depths of the wild wood lives a monstrous Witch. Once
a generation, she comes to claim a companion to return with her –
never to be seen again. Now that time is drawing near once more...
Mina, daughter of the duke, is grieving and lonely. She has lost
all hope of any future for herself in Blumwald. So when the Witch
demands her next companion, Mina offers herself up – though she
has no idea what fate awaits her. Stranded with her darkly alluring
captor, the mystery of what happened to the previous companions
draws Mina into the heart of a terrifying secret that could save
her life, or end it.
The start of a thrilling new World War Two mystery series from the
number-one-bestselling and multi-award-winning author of Murder
Most Unladylike. 'Robin Stevens is Agatha Christie for children' -
Katherine Rundell on the Murder Most Unladylike series 'Superb' -
Observer 'Absolutely thrilling' - Louie Stowell 1940. The world is
at war, and a secret arm of the British government called the
Ministry of Unladylike Activity is training up spies. Enter May
Wong: courageous, stubborn, and desperate to help end the war so
that she can go home to Hong Kong (and leave her annoying school,
Deepdean, behind forever). May knows that she would make the
perfect spy. After all, grown-ups always underestimate children
like her. When May and her friend Eric are turned away by the
Ministry, they take matters into their own hands. Masquerading as
evacuees, they travel to Elysium Hall, home to the wealthy Verey
family - including snobby, dramatic Nuala. They suspect that one of
the Vereys is passing information to Germany. If they can prove it,
the Ministry will have to take them on. But there are more secrets
at Elysium Hall than May or Eric could ever have imagined. And
then, someone is murdered . . . Join May, Eric and Nuala in the
first unputdownable book in a fast-paced, mysterious and
adventurous new series from million-copy-bestseller, Robin Stevens.
It's not always easy being Death: a witty and gloriously gothic
tale of friendship and discovery from bestselling Jenni Spangler.
Twelve-year-old Valentine Crow has lived his entire life at the
Foundling Hospital. Now, he and his best friend Philomena are
leaving to begin their new lives as apprentices - but Valentine has
been assigned to Death himself. Valentine finds himself in an
impossible situation when his best friend's name appears on the
list of souls to take. Can he fight Death to save her soul, or does
fate have other ideas? Distinctive, warm and funny, the
highly-acclaimed Jenni Spangler returns with a richly imagined
world perfect for readers of The Beast and the Bethany and Lemony
Snickett.
Exciting, funny, moving - and featuring joyous and authentic
disabled representation - Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star is the
middle-grade debut of 2023. Cosima Unfortunate has spent all her
life at the Home for Unfortunate Girls - a school where any
disabled children, or children deemed different, are sent, whether
their families want it or not. It is there that she meets her
friends - Pearl, Mary and Diya - and they start to practise mini
heists involving the theft of cakes, biscuits and other sweet
goodies. But when Cos finds out that Lord Francis Fitzroy, the
explorer behind the Empire Exhibition, is planning to adopt them,
she and her friends plot the biggest heist of their life. Instead
of fondant fancies, they're going to steal Fitzroy's prized tiara,
containing the legendary Star Diamond of India! But, as they start
preparing for the day, Cosima finds herself drawing ever closer to
discovering the one secret she's always wanted to know - the truth
about her parents...
The remarkable story of the Dick, Kerr Ladies is brought to young
readers for the very first time by award winning and CILIP Carnegie
nominated Eve Ainsworth. It's 1917, and Britain is at war. Shy
teenager Hettie wants to help the war effort, and signs up to work
in the local Dick, Kerr & Co. munitions factory. She's nervous,
but she has no idea quite how much her life is about to change ...
For, inside this factory are young women who are about to make
sporting history. Can Hettie find the courage to join them, and in
doing so, find her own place in the world? Based on the thrilling
true story of the Dick, Kerr Ladies team - football's forgotten
legends.
Devon, 1941. Bonnie wants to help in the war effort like her
brother, Ralph, rather than tend the home vegetable patch. So when
the mysterious Mr Fisher is billeted at their family home, Bonnie's
mission to uncover his secrets begins. Why is he here? Is he a
shirker? Or worse ... a German spy?
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The Ruined
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Renée Ahdieh
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The stunning conclusion to the instant New York Times bestselling
quartet that began with The Beautiful. The Sylvan Vale and the
Sylvan Wyld are at war. Now that the unsteady truce between them
has been broken, lines must be drawn. In an effort to protect the
weakened Winter Court, Bastien rallies powerful allies and friends
in New Orleans to come to their aid. Meanwhile, under protection
alongside her injured mother in the Summer Court, Celine is
uncertain of whom to trust. She cannot get word to Bastien, and
does not understand why he has not returned. When she realizes war
between the fey courts is imminent, she journeys with Ali in an
effort to find the time traveling mirror and change their fate. But
when Celine's rivals realize Bastien has rallied his allies in the
mortal world, they decide to take the fight to him. Praise for The
Beautiful Series 'I loved this book . . . A clear win' Roshani
Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Wolves
'Darkly delicious' Buzzfeed 'Nail-biting and swoony and satisfying
and tense ALL AT THE SAME TIME' Sabaa Tahir, New York Times
bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes 'It's true: Vampires
are back, and they're more seductive than ever' Bustle
'Lush and lavish, Sing Me Forgotten hit all the right notes' Erin
A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and
Sorrow 'A deliciously magical feminist twist on the beloved classic
The Phantom of the Opera' Kester Grant, Sunday Times bestselling
author of The Court of Miracles Isda does not exist. At least not
beyond the opulent walls of the opera house. Cast into a well at
birth for being one of the magical few who can manipulate memories
when people sing, she was saved by Cyril, the opera house's owner.
Since that day, he has given her sanctuary from the murderous world
outside. All he asks in return is that she use her power to keep
ticket sales high-and that she stay out of sight. For if anyone
discovers she survived, Isda and Cyril would pay with their lives.
But Isda breaks Cyril's cardinal rule when she meets Emeric Rodin,
a charming boy who throws her quiet, solitary life out of balance.
His voice is unlike any she's ever heard, but the real shock comes
when she finds in his memories hints of a way to finally break free
of her gilded prison. Haunted by this possibility, Isda spends more
and more time with Emeric, searching for answers in his music and
his past. But the price of freedom is steeper than Isda could ever
know. For even as she struggles with her growing feelings for
Emeric, she learns that in order to take charge of her own destiny,
she must become the monster the world tried to drown in the first
place. 'Enchanting, lush and decadent' Adalyn Grace, author of All
the Stars and Teeth Also by Jessica S. Olson: A Forgery of Roses
WINNER YOUNG QUILLS AWARD BEST HISTORICAL FICTION 2021 12-year-old
Ada is a laundress of little consequence but the new castle
commander Brian de Berclay has his evil eye on her. Perhaps she
shouldn't have secretly fed the young prisoner in the tower. But
when the King of England crosses the border with an army of over
3000 strong, Ada, her friend Godfrey and all at Caerlaverock
suddenly find themselves under attack, with only 60 men for
protection. Soon, rocks and flaming arrows rain from the sky over
Castle Caerlaverock - and Ada has a dangerous choice to make.
'A vivid and gripping, superbly told historical adventure' - Sophie
Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs and The Girl Who
Speaks Bear on Rosie Raja: Churchill's Spy It is the autumn of
1941, and Rosie Raja is back for another action-packed and
electrifying adventure. After successfully helping her spy father
complete his mission in France, Rosie has gained quite a reputation
for herself and is determined to continue her secret agent
escapades. This time around, Rosie finds herself undercover in the
magnificent and scorching city of Cairo, officially to make sure
Egypt's amazing historical artefacts are kept safe from the
Nazis... but really to root out a traitor in the British ranks.
With the stakes higher than they've ever been, can Rosie and her
father keep each other safe? A thrilling and empowering
coming-of-age WWII adventure set in the dazzling city of Cairo
which follows an engaging, determined, Muslim heroine called Rosina
Raja. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo and Emma Carroll, and
those looking for diverse historical fiction.
Who can catch a memory thief? ' An unforgettable adventure ' THE
TIMES BOOK OF THE WEEK. "Starting on All Fools Day, twelve years
ago, I remember everything. EVERYTHING. That was a wet Saturday,
and that was the day I was born." 12-year-old Piaf has the ability
to (and burden of) remembering everything that has happened since
the day she was born. When she discovers everyone in Paris has
forgotten the entire last year, 1887, including the disappearance
of several gifted children, Piaf and her twin brother Luc embark on
a dangerous journey that brings them to the depths of Paris's
underground twin, the Catacombs, to capture the memory thief and
find the lost children.
Plots, spies and inventors abound in an epic adventure set between
London and Paris ... Mischief is afoot, and Queen Victoria is not
amused. Her stalker must be stopped. Forget the cavalry – this is
a job for Her Majesty’s League of Remarkable Young Ladies! The
League’s newest recruit is Winifred Weatherby, a feisty
girl-genius and gadget-maker. Winnie’s creations are remarkable,
but is she clever enough to protect the Queen – and achieve her
own dream of winning the top prize in Paris for young inventors . .
. ? A debut Victorian romp and the winner of the
Times/Chicken House Institution of Engineering and Technology
Prize, 2021 A celebration of girls in STEM – and the hurdles they
overcome Combines fact and fiction: the novel draws on
real-life historical inventions and events Perfect for readers aged
9 and up
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