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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Historical Fiction
A historical time-slip adventure for middle grade readers, from the
Carnegie Medal-winning author of Apache and Buffalo Soldier. Alfie
Wright? Alfie Wrong, more like. Alfie has never really fitted in
anywhere - he doesn't have any friends, and even his mum seems
embarrassed of him. So when he's evacuated to a farm in rural Devon
run by kind old Aunt Bell and her gentle giant of a son, Alfie
can't believe his luck. The War seems a long way off, and among the
cows and pigs and geese Alfie's happier than he's ever been -
especially when he makes friends with one of the local boys,
Snidge. But Snidge, for all his friendliness, is not all he
appears. And the mystery that surrounds him seems to be connected
to the Midwinter Burning, an annual ritual held at the Standing
Stones, high up on the cliffs. Aunt Bell says it's all just a bit
of harmless superstition, but when Snidge goes missing, Alfie
finally discovers who his friend really is - and relives the true
horror of the legend...
Discover magical princesses, mighty dragons, mischievous monkeys and more in this captivating collection of Chinese stories, specially retold for readers today. The book features stunning traditional-style brush and ink illustrations by Chinese artist Li Weiding, and includes links to websites to find out more about Chinese folk tales and art.
I Was There... is a perfect introduction for younger readers into
stories from the past, allowing children to imagine that they were
really there. I Was There... Ira Aldridge tells the exciting story
of the African-American actor, Ira Aldridge, who rose to fame on
the London stage. Brilliantly imagined, readers aged 7+ will love
this first-hand account of a child's experience of
nineteenth-century London and the vibrant life of the theatre.
Amazing black-and-white illustrations throughout bring the story to
life! Perfect stories for children who are struggling with their
reading
"Powerful and unsettling. . . . As memorable an introduction to the
subject as The Diary of Anne Frank." --USA Today Berlin, 1942: When
Bruno returns home from school one day, he discovers that his
belongings are being packed in crates. His father has received a
promotion and the family must move to a new house far, far away,
where there is no one to play with and nothing to do. A tall fence
stretches as far as the eye can see and cuts him off from the
strange people in the distance. But Bruno longs to be an explorer
and decides that there must be more to this desolate new place than
meets the eye. While exploring his new environment, he meets
another boy whose life and circumstances are very different from
his own, and their meeting results in a friendship that has
devastating consequences. From the Hardcover edition.
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Poppy Field
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Michael Morpurgo; Illustrated by Michael Foreman
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A beautifully illustrated story celebrating the poppy's history.
Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman have teamed up with the Royal
British Legion to tell an original story that explains the meaning
behind the poppy. In Flanders' fields, young Martens knows his
family's story, for it is as precious as the faded poem hanging in
their home. From a poor girl comforting a grieving soldier, to an
unexpected meeting of strangers, to a father's tragic death many
decades after treaties were signed, war has shaped Martens's family
in profound ways - it is their history as much as any nation's.
They remember. They grieve. They honour the past. This book also
includes a full-colour, illustrated afterword that explains the
history that inspired the story. 1 per hardback from the sale of
POPPY FIELD in the UK will be paid to Royal British Legion Trading
Limited which gives its taxable profits to The Royal British Legion
(Charity no. 219279)
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The Knight's Kiss
(Paperback)
Sally Nicholls; Illustrated by Nadiyah Suyatna
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Lady Elinor of Hardford has fallen in love for the first time, with
Dan, her cousin and knight-in-training. But her father has other
plans. She must marry his friend, Sir William of Courtney - and
he's nearly 50! Ellie must draw on all her skills to work out a
solution to her dilemma. Can she change her father's mind? And will
she ever get to marry Dan?
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Robin Bennett
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Chronicles of the Old and New Testament for teens: from Genesis to
the Crucifixion sensitively and often thrillingly dramatised
through the eyes of young adults.
You've just been sucked back in time millions of years! Grasses
sway higher than your head. Huge insects swarm the skies and
fearsome dinosaurs rule the landscape. Do you think have what it
takes to survive in the Jurassic Period? Turn the pages to find out
- only you can choose your fate in this interactive story!
A thrilling and moving adventure story about evacuees in World War
Two, perfect for readers of Goodnight Mister Tom 'A compelling
heart-warming story about three children in the Second World War -
I loved it.' Jacqueline Wilson When war breaks out in September
1939, Laura, Andy and Tim Clark are evacuated to the countryside.
The Colonel's comfortable home in Dorset is a huge contrast to
their cramped terraced house in London, where their loving parents
struggle to put the next meal on the table. Though unused to having
children around, the Colonel proves to be a kind and generous, if
gruff, guardian until a terrible turn of events means the kids must
move on. When they discover they are to live with Miss Justworthy,
who is rumoured to feed her evacuees on cat food, Andy insists they
can't risk staying. He persuades his sensible older sister and
their little brother that they must run away, back to London and
their mum. The children are shocked to see London now pitted with
craters and ruined buildings. And no sooner have they stepped off
the train than the skies are lit by searchlights and filled with
the crack of bombs and the glow of fires. How will they be able to
find their mum in the middle of an air raid? A brilliantly
page-turning read from the author of Ballet Shoes, based on her own
real-life experience in the Second World War. Perfect for any child
interested in wartime and classic adventure stories.
"A Little Princess - with tigers! Orphan and outcast Sahira Clive
is a brave and plucky heroine with a brightly burning heart. I was
rooting for her all the way to the end of this thrilling - and
thought-provoking - adventure." Ally Sherrick, award-winning author
of Black Powder Sahira's family are travelling to England to
deliver two majestic Indian tigers to the menagerie in the tower of
London. But tragedy strikes and sickness steals Sahira's parents
from her on the journey. Left alone in London, Sarhira finds
herself confined to a miserable and dangerous orphanage. Despite
her heartache and the threats she faces, Sahira is determined to
carry out her father's last request - to protect God's beautiful
creatures: her tigers. To do so, Sahira must set out on an
adventure and use all her powers of persuasion to engage the help
of some new friends along the way. Can the quest to find her tigers
a safe home, lead Sahira to find her own place of hope and
belonging in this strange and foreign land?
An eleven-year-old's world is upended by political turmoil in this
"lyrically ambitious tale of exile and reunification" (Kirkus
Reviews) from an award-winning poet, based on true events in Chile.
Celeste Marconi is a dreamer. She lives peacefully among friends
and neighbors and family in the idyllic town of Valparaiso,
Chile--until one day when warships are spotted in the harbor and
schoolmates start disappearing from class without a word. Celeste
doesn't quite know what is happening, but one thing is clear: no
one is safe, not anymore. The country has been taken over by a
government that declares artists, protestors, and anyone who helps
the needy to be considered "subversive" and dangerous to Chile's
future. So Celeste's parents--her educated, generous, kind
parents--must go into hiding before they, too, "disappear." Before
they do, however, they send Celeste to America to protect her. As
Celeste adapts to her new life in Maine, she never stops dreaming
of Chile. But even after democracy is restored to her home country,
questions remain: Will her parents reemerge from hiding? Will she
ever be truly safe again? Accented with interior artwork, steeped
in the history of Pinochet's catastrophic takeover of Chile, and
based on many true events, this multicultural ode to the power of
revolution, words, and love is both indelibly brave and
heartwrenchingly graceful.
Jennifer A. Nielsen, award-winning author of A Night Divided and
Rescue, artfully weaves together the stories of five kids living
through World War I, each of whom holds the key to the others'
futures ... if they are lucky - and brave - enough to find each
other. World War I stretches its cruel fingers across Europe, where
five young people, each from different backgrounds and nations,
face the terror of battle, the deprivations of hunger, and all the
awful challenges of war. Felix, from Austria-Hungary, longs for the
bravery to resist Jewish deportations before his own family can be
taken. Kara, from Britain, dreams of someday earning her Red Cross
pin and working as a nurse - or even a doctor. Juliette, of France,
hopes her family can remain knitted together, despite her father's
imprisonment, as the war's longest battle stretches on and on.
Elsa, from Germany, hopes her homing pigeon might one day bring her
a friend from out of the chaos. And Dimitri, of Russia, wants only
to survive the front, where he's been sent with no weapon. None of
them will find exactly what they want. But the winds of fate may
cross their paths to give each of them just what they need. And in
this remarkable exploration of World War I by critically acclaimed
author Jennifer A. Nielsen, they will discover that friendship and
courage can light the way through the most frightening of nights.
Praise for Lines of Courage: "A powerful, absorbing story that
shines a light on an often overlooked chapter in human history." -
Alan Gratz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Refugee. A
remarkable exploration of World War I, weaving together the
extraordinary stories of five children Relatable themes of loyalty,
friendship and courage Perfect for fans of Alan Gratz and older
readers of Michael Morpurgo
Winner of the Costa Children's Book Award 2018. The Skylarks' War
is a beautiful story following the loves and losses of a family
growing up against the harsh backdrop of World War One, from the
award-winning Hilary McKay. Clarry and her older brother Peter live
for their summers in Cornwall, staying with their grandparents and
running free with their charismatic cousin, Rupert. But normal life
resumes each September - boarding school for Peter and Rupert, and
a boring life for Clarry at home with her absent father, as the
shadow of a terrible war looms ever closer. When Rupert goes off to
fight at the front, Clarry feels their skylark summers are finally
slipping away from them. Can their family survive this fearful war?
Dorothy and Walter's father is the butler at the Big House and they
soon strike up a secret friendship with lonely Master George. When
Master George's father goes missing the twins are desperate to
help, and soon a daring plot begins to take shape.
The Wellington snow slide of 1910 was--and still is--the deadliest
avalanche in America's history. Lauren Tarshis's story of one child
surviving the frozen nightmare pounds with page-turning action and
heartwarming hope. The snow came down faster than train crews could
clear the tracks, piling up in drifts 20 feet high. At the
Wellington train depot in the Cascade Mountains, two trains sat
stranded, blocked in by snow slides to the east and west. Some
passengers braved the storm to hike off the mountain, but many had
no choice but to wait out the storm. But the storm didn't stop. One
day passed, then two, three . . . six days. The snow turned to
rain. Then, just after midnight on March 1, a lightning storm
struck the mountain, sending a ten-foot-high wave of snow barreling
down the mountain. The trains tumbled 150 feet. 96 people were
dead. The Wellington avalanche forever changed railroad
engineering. New York Times bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tells
the tale of one girl who survived, emerging from the snow forever
changed herself.
Gladiators, many of them slaves, entertained Roman audiences by
fighting with tridents and swords in huge stadiums. Their fights
often were to the death. Will you: Fight at the side of Spartacus
during a violent gladiator rebellion? Leave your home and family to
train at a gladiator school in Pompeii? Try to earn your freedom as
a champion gladiator at the Roman Amphitheater?
Partly autobiographical, this is the third title in Judith Kerr’s internationally acclaimed trilogy of books following the life of Anna through war-torn Germany, to London during the Blitz and her return to Berlin to discover the past… Berlin is where Anna lived before Hitler, when she was still a German child; before she spoke a word of English, before her family had all become refugees. Long before her happy new existence in London. But Mama is there, dangerously ill. Anna is forced to go back, to deal with questions of life and death, to face old fears, and to discover the past which she has so long shut away.
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