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A thrilling and empowering WWII adventure about the French
resistance and their British allies, with a determined, Muslim
heroine. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo and Emma Carroll, and
those looking for diverse historical fiction. July, 1941. Rosina
Raja is half-Indian and half-English. She has always lived in
India, so when her mother passes away and she moves to England
(where it rains all the time) she is miserable and doesn't have any
friends. Life changes dramatically for Rosie when she discovers
that her army captain father is actually a spy for the British
government. She can't bear to be left behind so she stows away in
his plane. Finding herself in occupied France, Rosie is soon drawn
into the struggle against the Nazis. With new allies and new
enemies at every turn, she must help her father complete his
mission, and more importantly... make sure they both get home
alive.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE EAST ANGLIAN BOOK AWARDS When his mum burns
down their house on the Whitehorse estate, sixteen-year-old Joss is
sent to live in a sleepy Suffolk village. The place is steeped in
history, as Joss learns when a bike accident pitches him back more
than 1,000 years to an Anglo-Saxon village. That history also tells
him his new friends are in mortal peril from bloodthirsty invaders.
Can he warn their ruler, King Edmund, in time? And will he ever get
home?
From the bestselling author of THE SECRET OF NIGHTINGALE WOOD comes
an exciting WW2 mystery entwined with magic and myth, shortlisted
for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. 'A beautiful story.'
KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE, author of The Girl of Ink & Stars '[A]
mesmerising second novel' THE TELEGRAPH 'A poignant and uplifting
tale packed with adventure, atmosphere and intriguing characters.'
MAIL ON SUNDAY England is at war. Growing up in a lighthouse, Pet's
world has been one of storms, secret tunnels and stories about sea
monsters. But now the clifftops are a terrifying battleground, and
her family is torn apart. This is the story of a girl who is small,
afraid and unnoticed. A girl who freezes with fear at the enemy
planes ripping through the skies overhead. A girl who is somehow
destined to become part of the strange, ancient legend of the
Daughters of Stone ... The highly-anticipated second novel by Lucy
Strange, author of the bestselling The Secret of Nightingale Wood
and The Ghost of Gosswater. A haunting wartime tale about a girl
who lives in a lighthouse, woven through with an unforgettable
legend. Winner of the Historical Association Young Quills Award
2021 and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize
2020.
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As well as being gripping adventures, Caroline Lawrence's
bestselling novels are packed with facts about ancient Roman life.
This quiz book includes over 500 questions based on the following
six titles: The Enemies of Jupiter, The Gladiators from Capua, The
Colossus of Rhodes, The Fugitive from Corinth, The Sirens of
Surrentum and The Charioteer of Delphi. Plus ...quizzes about Roman
Entertainment, Rules and Rituals, Architecture, Medicine, Love and
Marriage, and picture puzzles to solve. For all Roman Mysteries
fans, and anyone fascinated to know what life in first-century Rome
was really like.
September 1939.
When Jimmy is evacuated to a small village in Wales, it couldn't be more different from London. Green, quiet and full of strangers, he instantly feels out of place.
But then he finds a skull hidden in a tree, and suddenly the valley is more frightening than the war. Who can Jimmy trust? His brother is too little; his best friend has changed.
Finding an ally in someone he never expects, they set out together to uncover the secrets that lie with the skull. What they discover will change Jimmy – and the village – forever.
A mesmerising mystery about bravery and brotherhood from an outstanding new voice.
Ten-year-old Danny yearns for responsibility and a chance to prove
his skills. He desperately wants to pitch in and ease the
difficulties that pioneer life presents to his family as they
manage their large fruit and livestock farm in 1894.
Life on the farm is hard, though, and Danny, with his unusually
small stature, struggles to gain strength to help his father and
the hired hands. After all, there are difficult chores to tackle:
chopping and hauling wood, caring for the workhorses, slopping the
pigs, and hunting food.
With sheer determination, Danny takes on everything his father
allows, working hard to help ensure his family's well-being. What
Danny comes to realize, though, is that it's not a person's size
that counts. When he confronts a rogue cougar, runaway horses, and
a classroom bully, Danny must use his wits, sensibilities, and
instincts to prevail.
Fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder will find Danny's adventures
particularly satisfying. Come along with Danny as he learns about
both the harsh realities and simple pleasures of rural life in New
York.
Age range 6 to 10 This gripping diary, written from the perspective
of the young Alfred (with the help of his scribe Godric), will take
readers through the major events in his action-packed childhood.
Find out how Alfred became the last noble standing in this ripping
royal read.
Fifteen year old Nikki got more than he bargained for when
traveling abroad with his parents and his private tutor in Cairo,
Egypt. Little did he suspect that while he and his tutor Amanda
Tilson, and his older Scottish friend Ian, where exploring the
great ruins of Egypt that they would find themselves on an
adventure of a lifetime searching for the supposed treasure of
Queen Hatshepsut. Amanda lead by the mystical appearance and
guiding voice of a young Egyptian Princess from centuries past,
soon finds clues that speak of the enormous treasure. By joining
the golden clues together, they are transported back through time
soon after the mysterious disappearance of the Pharaoh herself.
Could they find more clues that would take them back to their own
time or would they be stuck in the year 1458 B.C. forever? Would
survive the evil intentions of the Magi to destroy them? Could they
use the clues to find the hidden treasure of the forgotten Pharaoh?
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