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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Historical Fiction
The must-have new Victorian novel from bestselling, much-loved
children's author, Jacqueline Wilson. Victorian London, 1851. Queen
Victoria is on the throne and the Great Exhibition is about to
open! Lucy Locket lives with her father, the New Mother and the New
Baby. They sent away her beloved Nurse and replaced her with a
horrid governess. Lucy desperately wants someone to be kind to her,
and to have some fun - there's very little of that in her house.
Kitty Fisher is a street performer who earns tin for her supper by
tumbling. She has always lived on the street and on her wits, with
only the kind Gaffer to help her. But now Gaffer is gone, and Kitty
is all alone. When Lucy runs away from home, Kitty shows Lucy how
to survive - where to find the best picnic leftovers in the park,
and which trees makes the best beds. Lucy learns quickly and shows
Kitty her own skills - befriending families to get free meals and
singing beautiful melodies for the crowds. But the streets of
Victorian London are dangerous and soon the girls find themselves
under threat from thieves - and even worse, the Workhouse!
'You are my sister now,' Victoria said, quietly and solemnly. 'Never forget it. I love you like a sister, and you are my only friend in all the world.'
Miss V. Conroy is good at keeping secrets. She likes to sit as quiet as a mouse, neat and discreet. But when her father sends her to Kensington Palace to become the companion to Princess Victoria, Miss V soon finds that she can no longer remain in the shadows.
Miss V's father has devised a strict set of rules for the young princess, which he calls the Kensington System. It governs her behaviour and keeps her locked away from the world. He says it is for the princess's safety, but Victoria herself is convinced that it is to keep her lonely, and unhappy.
Torn between loyalty to her father and her growing friendship with the wilful and passionate Victoria, Miss V has a decision to make: to continue in silence, or to speak out.
By turns thrilling, dramatic and touching, this is the story of Queen Victoria's childhood as you've never heard it before.
From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories... The boys at
school are excited. The Olympic games are coming to the city. They
may be too young to compete, but their teacher suggests the school
should have its own games. Of course, girls have no part at all in
these festivities but Elena discovers her twin brother, Cypselis,
has made a bet with Big Bacchiad (the school bully). If Cypselis
wins he will get a new goat. If he loses then Elena will become
Bacchiad's slave. Elena's freedom is at stake - she needs all her
cunning to make sure her brother wins. But will he? Terry Deary's
Greek Tales explore the world of Ancient Greece through the eyes of
children who could have lived at the time. These stories feature
real people and take place in some of the most recognisable Greek
settings. This new edition features notes for the reader to help
extend learning and exploration of the historical period.
From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories... Norway, 793
AD. Fleece was snatched by Viking warriors when she was a young
girl. Now she must work for a bullying farmer and his family,
looking after their sheep. She longs to return to the country where
she was born, but how will she ever make that journey back across
the sea? Terry Deary's Viking Tales explore the world and mythology
of the Vikings through the eyes of children who could have lived at
the time. These stories feature real people from history and take
place in some of the most recognizable Viking settings. This new
edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and
exploration of the historical period. Book band: Brown Ideal for
ages 7+ Quizzed for Accelerated Reader
From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories... Whitby,
Northern England, 867. Edwin and Luke are young boys training to be
monks. It's a quiet life, until one day the Vikings invade. The
boys are terrified of the fearsome Danes, whose gods are even more
terrifying warriors than they are. What will happen if the boys are
caught? Terry Deary's Viking Tales explore the world and mythology
of the Vikings through the eyes of children who could have lived at
the time. These stories feature real people from history and take
place in some of the most recognisable Viking settings. This new
edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and
exploration of the historical period. Book band: Brown Ideal for
ages 7+ Quizzed for Accelerated Reader
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.
Evvy Hoffmeister is thirteen years old when her family brings
her to Loon Lake Sanatorium to get cured of tuberculosis (TB). Evvy
is frightened by her new surroundings; the rules to abide are harsh
and the nurses equally rigid. But Evvy soon falls into step with
the other girls in her ward. There's Sarah, quiet but thoughtful;
Pearl, who adores Hollywood glamour; and Dina, whose harshness
conceals a deep strength. Together, the girls brave the difficult
daily routines. Set in 1940 at a time of political unrest
throughout the U.S. and Europe, this thought-provoking novel sheds
light on a much-feared worldwide illness. Hundreds of thousands of
people died each year of TB, and many ill children were sent away
to sanatoriums to hopefully recover.
Marsha Hayles' "Breathing Room "is a masterful novel--both
eloquent and moving--that gives voice to those who fought hard to
overcome the illness.
Ages 9-12 years "Imagine it Jim - champions of the world. That'd be
alright wouldn't it" Growing up in the North of England in the
1930's, Jimmy Evans and his best friend Stan share a burning
ambition to play for England in the World Cup. After years of hard
work, and against the odds, it seems like their dream may even come
true as they are tipped for a call up to the national team.
However, a terrible new war is brewing. When Jimmy and Stan are
finally asked to represent their country, it will be in the skies
of Europe and not on the football pitch.
Plot twists, big accusations, and plenty of shifty, crooked
characters fill the pages of this harrowing adventure from Newbery
Medalist Avi.
The streets of 1893 New York are crowded and filthy. For
thirteen-year-old newsboy Maks Geless, they are also dangerous.
Bruno, leader of the awful Plug Ugly Gang, has set his sights on
Maks and orders his boys to track him down. Suddenly Maks finds
himself on the run, doing all he can to evade the gang, with only
his new friend Willa by his side. And that's just the start of
Mak's troubles. His sister, Emma, has been arrested and imprisoned
for stealing a watch from the glamorous new Waldorf Hotel. Maks
knows she didn't do it--but will he be able to prove it in
time?
This is a riveting, quickly paced adventure set against a backdrop
alive with the sights and sounds of tenement New York.
Mac B. is on a secret mission to retrieve a stolen, priceless piece
of history in this totally true kid spy adventure from New York
Times bestselling author, Mac Barnett! England is in trouble! A
priceless violin has been stolen, and there's only one person who
can help: Mac B., kid spy. Mac's adventure takes him on a
top-secret museum night watch, zip-lining in Italy with his trusty
corgi sidekick, and on an undercover mission in the heart of enemy
territory. But when he ends up as a captured prisoner, is the
mission lost for good?Catch the latest hilarious adventure in the
New York Times bestselling Mac B., Kid Spy books! Mike Lowery's
signature illustrations appear on every page and historical facts
are woven throughout, along with intrigue, history, hilarity and
more. Discover this TOTALLY TRUE, wholly original, and
side-splittingly funny kid spy action-packed adventure, from the
wildly talented author Mac Barnett.
Summer 1940. As the cuckoo sings out across the Lake District, life
is about to change for ever for local boy Tommy and his friend
Sally, the mysterious evacuee girl who lives on the neighbouring
farm. When they find a wounded Nazi airman in the woods, Sally
persuades Tommy not to report it but to keep the German hidden.
This starts a chain of events that leads to the uncovering of
secrets about Sally's past and a summer of adventure that neither
child will ever forget.
David's entire twelve-year life has been spent in a grisly prison
camp in Eastern Europe. He knows nothing of the outside world. But
when he is given the chance to escape, he seizes it. With his
vengeful enemies hot on his heels, David struggles to cope in this
strange new world, where his only resources are a compass, a few
crusts of bread, his two aching feet, and some vague advice to seek
refuge in Denmark. Is that enough to survive?
David's extraordinary odyssey is dramatically chronicled in Anne
Holm's classic about the meaning of freedom and the power of
hope.
SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE! A powerful, unforgettable
graphic novel from the world of Wonder, by globally bestselling and
award-winning author R J Palacio. To the millions of readers who
fell in love with R J Palacio's Wonder, Julian is best-known as
Auggie Pullman's classroom bully. White Bird reveals a new side to
Julian's story, as Julian discovers the moving and powerful tale of
his grandmother, who was hidden from the Nazis as a young Jewish
girl in occupied France during the Second World War. An
unforgettable, unputdownable story about strength, courage and the
power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save
lives, from the globally bestselling author of Wonder.
In this coming-of-age novel, a headstrong girl persists against
expectations, following her dream in nineteenth century Yosemite.
Florence "Floy" Hutchings is the daughter of a famous father, and
while the extra attention that brings is not unwelcome, all she
really wants is to be herself. However, in 1876 being clever,
confident, and bold is not expected of girls on the cusp of turning
twelve. Stuck in a stuffy classroom in crowded San Francisco, Floy
longs to return to the majestic mountain valley where she was born
and where she has always felt free: Yosemite! Upon returning to her
beloved valley, Floy finds that it is changing in confusing ways:
the intimate paradise she once knew is opening to more visitors and
to troubling attitudes about her indigenous friends and about what
girls should and should not do. Yet, against this backdrop of
change, Floy pursues her dream of climbing the indomitable Half
Dome. Steeped in the rich atmosphere of old Yosemite and based on
real people and true events,Call Me Floy is about a girl who
follows her dream up the steepest path imaginable.
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