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Thrilling historical adventure set during the English peasants'
revolt of 1381, by Paul Dowswell, the author of Auslander, and Wolf
Children. It's 1381 and the king, Richard II, has imposed a new tax
on the people. In the village of Aylesford, Tilda and her ploughman
father were already struggling to make ends meet. As serfs they
have no rights to move freely or earn wages for their work. Tilda
is desperate for a better life than the village can offer, so when
the villagers begin to rebel she is swept up in the excitement.
Tilda and her father travel to London with the others to petition
the king, but the peaceful rebellion they hoped for soon ignites
into violence, mayhem and treachery. Tilda's fight for a better
life is only just beginning... This page-turning adventure sheds
new light on a period of history which is covered in the KS3
curriculum, and will have readers gripped from start to finish.
Angela McAllister's seven original stories follow the changing
landscape of lives on one hillside from the Stone Age to the
present day. Six thousand years ago, people first came to the
hillside and a story began. A Neolithic girl, Roman twins, a
herbalist's daughter, an orphaned bird-scarer, an archaeologist's
niece, three children without a home. Each faced their troubles on
that ancient downland. All found healing in the place that Granny
Down calls home. Wilderness, weather, history, archaeology and
folklore infuse each tale. With gorgeous illustrations of the
wildlife and surrounding landscape at different points in history,
this glorious full-colour, gift book is a celebration of the
enduring power of nature and lives well lived.
'I have two weeks. You'll shoot me at the end no matter what I do.'
Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, Code Name Verity is a
bestselling tale of friendship and courage set against the backdrop
of World War Two. Only in wartime could a stalwart lass from
Manchester rub shoulders with a Scottish aristocrat, one a pilot,
the other a special operations executive. When a vital mission goes
wrong, and one of the friends has to bail out of a faulty plane
over France, she is captured by the Gestapo and becomes a prisoner
of war. The story begins in 'Verity's' own words, as she writes her
account for her captors. Truth or lies? Honour or betrayal?
Everything they've ever believed in is put to the test ...
Elizabeth Wein is a leading voice in young adult historical
fiction. Her novel Rose Under Fire was nominated for the Carnegie
Medal and shortlisted for the Costa Award 2014. Fans of The Book
Thief and Carmen Reid's Cross My Heart will love this. Look out for
Elizabeth's other books Black Dove, White Swan and Rose Under Fire.
Elizabeth Wein was born in New York, and grew up in England,
Jamaica and Pennsylvania. She is married with two children and now
lives in Perth, Scotland. Elizabeth is a member of the
Ninety-Nines, the International Organization of Women Pilots. She
was awarded the Scottish Aero Club's Watson Cup for best student
pilot in 2003 and it was her love of flying that partly inspired
the idea for her bestselling, award-winning novel Code Name Verity.
'A remarkable book' Daily Mail
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Ezra and Roza are helping to prepare for their Passover
celebration. Ezra is proud to be in charge of bringing his family's
flour to the synagogue to be baked into matzah in a traditional
wood-burning oven. But when Ezra makes a mistake and the matzah is
ruined, what will he and his sister Roza, do? Join the siblings as
they experience the sights, smells, sounds, and unique traditions
of a seder in Iran of the 1950s.A free downloadable activity guide
that highlights the themes in this book is available on the
Kalaniot Books website.
With new, inspiring foreword from bestselling author Caitlin Moran,
this Scholastic Classic edition of Louisa May Alcott's most popular
and enduring book is beautifully packaged for children today. 'I
want to do something splendid... something heroic or wonderful that
won't be forgotten after I'm dead. I don't know what,but I'm on the
watch for it and mean to astonish you all someday.' Curl up with
this timeless classic, and your new best friends - Meg, Jo, Beth
and Amy, the four March sisters whose lives will bring tears to
your eyes and warmth to your heart, and whose stories will stay
with you forever.
Award-winning author Candace Fleming sets her gaze on the mystery
at Roswell, New Mexico, and the "crash from outer space" that set
the United States on edge for decades. In 1947, during the early
years of the Cold War, a field in Roswell, New Mexico was disturbed
by a strange crash and smattering of debris. Some say the bodies of
extraterrestrial beings were strewn across the ground, that a UFO
had crashed there, and that the government was covering up the
evidence in a massive conspiracy. But what really happened at
Roswell? The infamous "crash from outer space" has become a fixture
in our culture, inspiring a surge of UFO sightings and conspiracy
theories. But at its heart is the story of military scientists, a
city on the brink of the Cold War, and a debris field scattered
with mystery. What was it that actually crashed at Roswell? Were
alien bodies found? Was it Russian spies? Secret military
technology? And did the government try to hide what they found? An
electrifying exploration of one of the most thrilling mysteries in
recent history, by Sibert Award winning author Candace Fleming.
From award-winning author Candace Fleming A thrilling exploration
of the Roswell crash For readers aged 8+
During World War I, the Russian Tsar is dethroned and killed. His
family, the Romanovs, and other noble families are killed and
removed from their homes and palaces. This is a story about Michail
who lives with his sisters and mother Princess Olga in the
Romanovs' Palace while his father is away fighting in WWI. Suddenly
Michail's childhood ends! His family flees to Moscow, then Paris.
His sister Irini is born during their flight to Paris. In later
years, Irini visits Saint Petersburg for the first time and goes to
the palace where her family once lived to meet the people they used
to know. The first in a series that mixes a fictional story with
historical facts to explore being a teenager in different eras.
Includes a glossary.
A fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 9+
years, with gorgeous Edwardian period detail. Perfect for fans of
Chris Riddell's Goth Girl series, Enid Blyton and Robin Stevens's
Murder Most Unladylike series. When a priceless painting is stolen,
our dauntless heroines Sophie and Lil find themselves faced with
forgery, trickery and deceit on all sides! Be amazed as the brave
duo pit their wits against this perilous puzzle! Marvel at their
cunning plan to unmask the villain and prove themselves detectives
to be reckoned with - no matter what dangers lie ahead ... It's
their most perilous adventure yet! ****** Praise for The Clockwork
Sparrow: 'A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true
spirit of adventure' - Katherine Rundell, author of Rooftoppers 'A
real page-turner, it has murders, spies and gangs of thieves.
Thrilling!' - Indiana, aged 10 years, LoveReadingforKids reviewer
'Dastardliness on a big scale is uncovered in this well-plotted,
evocative novel' - Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times 'It's a
dashing plot, an atmospheric setting and an extensive and
imaginative cast. Katherine Woodfine handles it all with aplomb' -
Julia Eccleshare, Guardian 'An incredible read full of mystery,
wonder and adventure...This is now one of my top ten.' - Celeste,
age 13 years, LoveReading4Kids reviewer The Painted Dragon is the
third book in the Sinclair's Mysteries quartet, which is perfect
for fans of Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls and M G Leonard's
Beetle Boy. The other books are The Clockwork Sparrow and The
Jewelled Moth and the thrilling conclusion The Midnight Peacock!
Katherine Woodfine is a true champion of children's literature.
Until 2015 she was Arts Project Manager for Booktrust, where she
project-managed the Children's Laureateship and YALC, the UK's
first Young Adult Literature Convention, curated by Malorie
Blackman. She is part of the founding team at Down the Rabbit Hole,
a monthly show for Resonance FM discussing children's literature.
Katherine blogs at followtheyellow.co.uk. She lives in London.
When Bartholemew, Remember, and Mary Allerton and their parents first step down from the Mayflower after sixty days at sea, they never dream that life in the New World will be so hard. Many in their Plymouth colony won't make it through the winter, and the colony's first harvest is possible only with the help of two friends, Samoset and Squanto. Richly detailed paintings show how the pilgrims lived after landing at Plymouth, through the dark winter and into the busy days of spring, summer, and fall. Culminating with the excitement of the original Thanksgiving feast, Three Young Pilgrims makes history come alive.
Throughout her adventures in Akata Witch and Akata Warrior, she had
to navigate the balance between nearly everything in her life -
America and Nigeria, the "normal" world and the one infused with
juju, human and spirit, good daughter and powerful Leopard Person.
Now, those hard lessons and abilities are put to the test in a
quest so dangerous and fantastical, it would be madness to go...
but may destroy the world if she does not. With the help of her
friends, Sunny embarks on a mission to find a precious object
hidden deep in an otherworldly realm. Defeating the guardians of
the prize will take more from Sunny than she has to give, and
triumph will mean she will be forever changed.
Athan Wilde dreams of flight. When his friend, Mr Chen, is murdered, Athan must rescue the flying machine they were building together and stop it falling into the wrong hands. But keeping the machine safe puts his family in terrible danger. What will Athan choose - flight or family?
From the acclaimed author of Murder In Midwinter, Fleur Hitchcock's The Boy Who Flew is a thrilling, murderous tale set among the steep rooftops and slippery characters of Athan's intricately imagined world. Perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Peter Bunzl and Emma Carroll.
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...
A Single Shot Ned fired the forbidden rifle just once, at a flickering shadow in the autumn moonlight. But someone -- a face, fleetingly seen staring at him from an attic window -- was watching. And when a one-eyed cat turns up at an elderly neighbor's woodshed, Ned is caught in a web of guilt, fear, and shame that he cannot escape -- until another moonlit night, come spring, brings redemption and surprising revelations.
Lives hang in the balance in this gripping Revolutionary War
adventure from a beloved Newbery Medalist.
In 1776, young Sophia Calderwood witnesses the execution of Nathan
Hale in New York City, which is newly occupied by the British army.
Sophia is horrified by the event and resolves to do all she can to
help the American cause. Recruited as a spy, she becomes a maid in
the home of General Clinton, the supreme commander of the British
forces in America. Through her work she becomes aware that someone
in the American army might be switching sides, and she uncovers a
plot that will grievously damage the Americans if it succeeds. But
the identity of the would-be traitor is so shocking that no one
believes her, and so Sophia decides to stop the treacherous plot
herself, at great personal peril: She s young, she s a girl, and
she s running out of time. And if she fails, she s facing an
execution of her own.
Master storyteller Avi shows exactly how personal politics can be
in this nail-biting thriller (Publishers Weekly) that is rich in
historical detail and rife with action.
Merdyn is the greatest wizard of the Dark Ages. Obviously. Rose is
his 21st-century descendent. Lucky her. And Vanheldon the vandal
warrior is FURIOUS! After all, last time they met, Merdyn turned
his army to stone. Seeking revenge, Vanheldon comes up with a way
to kidnap Rose and transport her back to Dark Ages Transylvania,
set on luring Merdyn into a terrible trap. Except - whoops! - his
magical minion kidnaps Rose's teenage brother Kris instead. Rose,
Merdyn and Bubbles the guinea pig must team up to save the day. But
can they rescue Kris without creating historical mayhem? Will
Rose's wizard ancestor even remember her? (And want to help them?)
And will Bubbles ever stop pooing? From the writer of the
Paddington 2 movie and writer and star of Horrible Histories and
Ghosts, this hilariously silly, heartfelt comedy of errors with a
historical twist is perfect for fans of David Walliams and David
Baddiel. The follow-up to The Wizard in My Shed.
Twins, Scarlett and Tom, are studying the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons
at school and they have a homework project to do. When Tom’s
struggling for inspiration, Grandad comes to the rescue with his
time machine. Tom is catapulted onto a Viking long ship and it’s
not long before he’s being told oral tales, fitted out with
armour and weapons and is getting ready to attack a Saxon village.
But uh oh, his sister Scarlett has landed in a Saxon village, in a
pile of pig poo to be exact. Things seems to be getting better when
she befriends the young Alfred the Great, but watch out, Scarlett,
there’s a Viking ship on its way.
'Harper Lee has a worthy successor. Wolk is a big new talent' The
Times 'It is a magical thing to step into a world created by Wolk'
Booklist 'Exceptional' Publishers Weekly Several months have passed
since devastating events changed the sleepy community of Wolf
Hollow forever. Annabelle, still trying to make sense of her own
part in them, is caught in a wild and sudden summer storm - and
struck by lightning. She wakes with a memory: a fist, pounding on
her heart, bringing her back to life. But there is no sign of
whoever saved her, and Annabelle cannot understand who would do
such a thing and then flee. To her surprise, Annabelle's brush with
lightning leaves her with a strange and beautiful gift: an uncanny
connection with the animals around her, and an ability to
understand their deepest fears and feelings. And when several
newcomers arrive in her life - as well as a figure from the past -
Annabelle must use her heightened senses to discover the truth
about them all. A stunning coming of age novel about forgiveness,
friendship and our powerful connection with the natural world, from
the award-winning and critically acclaimed author of Wolf Hollow,
Beyond the Bright Sea and Echo Mountain.
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