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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Historical Fiction

Under A Dancing Star (Paperback): Laura Wood Under A Dancing Star (Paperback)
Laura Wood 1
R310 R194 Discovery Miles 1 940 Save R116 (37%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In grey, 1930s England, Bea has grown up kicking against the conventions of the time, all the while knowing that she will one day have to marry someone her parents choose - someone rich enough to keep the family estate alive. But she longs for so much more - for adventure, excitement, travel, and maybe even romance. When she gets the chance to spend the summer in Italy with her bohemian uncle and his fianc e, a whole world is opened up to Bea - a world that includes Ben, a cocky young artist who just happens to be infuriatingly handsome too. Sparks fly between the quick-witted pair until one night, under the stars, a challenge is set: can Bea and Ben put aside their teasing and have the perfect summer romance? With their new friends gleefully setting the rules for their fling, Bea and Ben can agree on one thing at least: they absolutely, positively will not, cannot fall in love... A long, hot summer of kisses and mischief unfolds - but storm clouds are gathering across Europe, and home is calling. Every summer has to end - but for Bea, this might be just the beginning.

The Very First Thanksgiving Day (Paperback, Reprint ed.): Rhonda Gowler Greene The Very First Thanksgiving Day (Paperback, Reprint ed.)
Rhonda Gowler Greene; Illustrated by Susan Gaber
R218 R181 Discovery Miles 1 810 Save R37 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This is the food, gathered and blessed,
the corn and sweet berries, and wild turkey dressed,
shared on the very first Thanksgiving Day.

Join author Rhonda Gowler Greene and illustrator Susan Gaber on a journey back to the very first Thanksgiving Day, when two societies came together to feast and honor the earth's bounty in peace.

Sky Chasers (Paperback): Emma Carroll Sky Chasers (Paperback)
Emma Carroll 1
R250 R188 Discovery Miles 1 880 Save R62 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Prepare to be swept up, up and away on this high-flying adventure from the queen of historical fiction, Emma Carroll! Winner of the Teach Primary Book Award 2018 Shortlisted for the Young Quills Award 2019 Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Award 2019 'Carroll, an unstoppable, natural storyteller, lets her imagination take off.' THE TIMES 'Soaring flight and the power of friendship are to the fore in this gripping historical adventure.' THE GUARDIAN 'Sky Chasers is a real joy: funny, energetic and, as ever, brilliantly told.' ABI ELPHINSTONE Orphan Magpie can't believe her eyes when she sees a boy swept off his feet by a kite ... or something that twists and dances in the wind. She goes to his rescue only to find herself dangling in the sky. The world looks so different from on high and suddenly Magpie knows what she wants - to be the first to fly in a balloon above the King and Queen of France ...

Journey Back to Freedom - The Olaudah Equiano Story (Paperback): Catherine Johnson Journey Back to Freedom - The Olaudah Equiano Story (Paperback)
Catherine Johnson; Illustrated by Katie Hickey
R250 R204 Discovery Miles 2 040 Save R46 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

From the horrors of the slave trade to a book that changed the world, Catherine Johnson celebrates the incredible life of Olaudah Equiano in this gripping true story. Born in what is now Nigeria in 1745, Olaudah Equiano's peaceful childhood was brought to an abrupt end when he was captured and enslaved aged 11. He spent much of the next ten years of his life at sea, seeing action in the Seven Years' War. When he was finally able to buy his freedom, he went on to become a prominent member of the abolition movement and in 1789 published one of the first books by a Black African writer. Journey Back to Freedom focuses on Equiano's early life, demonstrating the resilience of the human spirit and one man's determination to be free.

Dread Eagle (Hardcover): Alex Woolf Dread Eagle (Hardcover)
Alex Woolf 1
R398 R344 Discovery Miles 3 440 Save R54 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

It is 1845. The elderly French emperor Napoleon, having defeated the British at Waterloo, is now preparing to crush his old enemies once and for all. His secret weapon: a titanic airship, cloaked in an Aetheric Shield, that will spearhead the invasion of Britain. In the forefront of Britain's defence are the Sky Sisters, a crack team of intrepid aviatrixes led by 18-year-old Lady Arabella West. Sent to investigate reports of a giant mechanical eagle that is capable of snatching an airship in its talons, Arabella finds herself in a situation where she will need all her courage and ingenuity to survive.

Riding Freedom (Paperback): Pam Muanoz Ryan Riding Freedom (Paperback)
Pam Muanoz Ryan; Illustrated by Brian Selznick
R187 R151 Discovery Miles 1 510 Save R36 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Meet Charlotte Parkhurst, a 19th-century tomboy who'll delight your child with her escapades. This fictionalized biography tells the story of an orphan who rejected society's rules and transformed herself into a boy. Whether training horses, driving a stagecoach, or becoming the first woman to vote, Charlotte will capture the imagination of your free-spirited youngster.

Woods Runner (Paperback): Gary Paulsen Woods Runner (Paperback)
Gary Paulsen
R268 R204 Discovery Miles 2 040 Save R64 (24%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Samuel, 13, spends his days in the forest, hunting for food for his family. He has grown up on the frontier of a British colony, America. Far from any town, or news of the war against the King that American patriots have begun near Boston.
But the war comes to them. British soldiers and Iroquois attack. Samuel's parents are taken away, prisoners. Samuel follows, hiding, moving silently, determined to find a way to rescue them. Each day he confronts the enemy, and the tragedy and horror of this war. But he also discovers allies, men and women working secretly for the patriot cause. And he learns that he must go deep into enemy territory to find his parents: all the way to the British headquarters, New York City.

"From the Hardcover edition."

When The World Was Ours (Hardcover): Liz Kessler When The World Was Ours (Hardcover)
Liz Kessler
R281 Discovery Miles 2 810 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A powerful and heart-breaking novel about three childhood friends living during the Second World War whose fates are closely intertwined, even when their lives take very different courses. For readers of Private Peaceful, The Book Thief and Anne Frank’s The Diary of a Young Girl.

Three friends. Two sides. One memory.

Vienna. 1936.

Three young friends – Leo, Elsa and Max – spend a perfect day together, unaware that around them Europe is descending into a growing darkness, and that events soon mean that they will be cruelly ripped apart from each other. With their lives taking them across Europe – to Germany, England, Prague and Poland – will they ever find their way back to each other? Will they want to?

Inspired by a true story, WHEN THE WORLD WAS OURS is an extraordinary novel that is as powerful as it is heartbreaking, and shows how the bonds of love, family and friendship allow glimmers of hope to flourish, even in the most hopeless of times.

The Jewelled Moth (Paperback, 2nd edition): Katherine Woodfine The Jewelled Moth (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Katherine Woodfine 1
R228 R195 Discovery Miles 1 950 Save R33 (14%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 9+, with gorgeous Edwardian period detail. Perfect for fans of Chris Riddell, Enid Blyton and Robin Stevens. The follow up to Katherine Woodfine's bestselling debut novel, The Clockwork Sparrow. THE HONOUR OF YOUR COMPANY IS REQUESTED AT LORD BEAUCASTLE'S FANCY DRESS BALL. Wonder at the puzzling disappearance of the Jewelled Moth! Marvel as our heroines, Sophie and Lil, don cunning disguises, mingle in high society and munch many cucumber sandwiches to solve this curious case! Applaud their bravery as they follow a trail of terrible secrets that leads straight to London's most dangerous criminal mastermind, and could put their own lives at risk ... It will be the most thrilling event of the season! The Jewelled Moth is the second 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 Painted Dragon. And look out for the thrilling conclusion in The Midnight Peacock, coming in October! *** Cover and interior illustrations by Julia Sarda. Praise for The Clockwork Sparrow: 'A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true sprit of adventure' - Katherine Rundell, author of Rooftoppers 'A real page-turner, it has murders, spies and gangs of thieves. Thrilling!' - Indiana, aged 10, 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, LoveReading4Kids reviewer The first book in the Sinclair's Mystery series, The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize in 2016. 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.

Mistletoe and Murder (Paperback, Reprint ed.): Robin Stevens Mistletoe and Murder (Paperback, Reprint ed.)
Robin Stevens
R261 R221 Discovery Miles 2 210 Save R40 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Tale of Truthwater Lake - 'Absolutely gorgeous.' Hilary McKay (Hardcover, Main): Emma Carroll The Tale of Truthwater Lake - 'Absolutely gorgeous.' Hilary McKay (Hardcover, Main)
Emma Carroll
R353 R323 Discovery Miles 3 230 Save R30 (8%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

On one side of the underwater street is the remains of a house . . . It's beautiful here, and eerie, a lost kingdom, a ghost village . . . It's the near-future and Britain is having yet another heatwave. Of course, the government have put in the normal curfews for this kind of weather, and shops are forced to shut again. For Polly, it's the sort of heat that makes her do wild, out-of-character things just to cool down. Like face her fear of deepwater. Essential when she and her brother have been sent to their aunt's eco lake-side house for the summer. But Truthwater Lake is beginning to dry up. As the water level diminishes, a lost village emerges. Swimming over the rooftops at midnight, Polly dives down and is suddenly able to breathe, to hear church bells and bird song . . . Polly has discovered an underwater gateway . . . to the past!

Clara and the Bookwagon (Paperback, 1st Harper Trophy ed): Nancy Smiler Levinson Clara and the Bookwagon (Paperback, 1st Harper Trophy ed)
Nancy Smiler Levinson; Illustrated by Carolyn Croll
R139 R116 Discovery Miles 1 160 Save R23 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Papa will not allow Clara to learn to read—he says that ‘Farm people like us do not have time to read." But when the traveling bookwagon, with persuasive Miss Mary at the reins, arrives at their farm, Papa realizes he must change his mind. Based on the true story of America’s first ‘bookmobile.’

Murder Most Unladylike 8: Top Marks For Murder (Paperback): Robin Stevens Murder Most Unladylike 8: Top Marks For Murder (Paperback)
Robin Stevens 1
R257 R211 Discovery Miles 2 110 Save R46 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER

'This is that rare thing - a series that gets better with each book' Telegraph

The brilliant new mystery from the bestselling and award-winning author of Murder Most Unladylike.

Daisy and Hazel are finally back at Deepdean, and the school is preparing for a most exciting event: the fiftieth Anniversary.

Plans for a weekend of celebrations are in full swing. But all is not well, for in the detectives' long absence, Deepdean has changed. Daisy has lost her crown to a fascinating new girl - and many of the Detective Society's old allies are now their sworn enemies.

Then the girls witness a shocking incident in the woods close by - a crime that they're sure is linked to the Anniversary. As parents descend upon Deepdean, decades-old grudges, rivalries and secrets begin to surface, and soon Deepdean's future is at stake.

Can the girls solve the case - and save their home?

'Riotously retro' Financial Times

A Treason of Thorns (Paperback): Laura E Weymouth A Treason of Thorns (Paperback)
Laura E Weymouth
R247 Discovery Miles 2 470 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
A Greek Adventure (Paperback): Frances Durkin A Greek Adventure (Paperback)
Frances Durkin; Illustrated by Grace Cooke
R173 Discovery Miles 1 730 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

When the Histronauts travel back in time to the ancient Greek era they'll need your help to uncover the secrets of the past. Visit the Acropolis, watch the activities that inspired the Olympic Games and paint masks for a thrilling Greek tragedy at the amphitheatre. An exciting mix of story, facts and activity!

The Killing Code (Hardcover): Ellie Marney The Killing Code (Hardcover)
Ellie Marney
R529 R451 Discovery Miles 4 510 Save R78 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Resistance (Hardcover): Jennifer A. Nielsen Resistance (Hardcover)
Jennifer A. Nielsen
R524 R445 Discovery Miles 4 450 Save R79 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

New York Times bestseller Jennifer A. Nielsen tells the extraordinary story of a Jewish girl's courageous efforts to resist the Nazis. Chaya Lindner is a teenager living in Nazi-occupied Poland. Simply being Jewish places her in danger of being killed or sent to the camps. After her little sister is taken away, her younger brother disappears, and her parents all but give up hope, Chaya is determined to make a difference. Using forged papers and her fair features, Chaya becomes a courier and travels between the Jewish ghettos of Poland, smuggling food, papers, and even people. Soon Chaya joins a resistance cell that runs raids on the Nazis' supplies. But after a mission goes terribly wrong, Chaya's network shatters. She is alone and unsure of where to go, until Esther, a member of her cell, finds her and delivers a message that chills Chaya to her core, and sends her on a journey toward an even larger uprising in the works -- in the Warsaw Ghetto.Though the Jewish resistance never had much of a chance against the Nazis, they were determined to save as many lives as possible, and to live -- or die -- with honor.

First Heroes Of Flight (Board book): Cottage Door Press First Heroes Of Flight (Board book)
Cottage Door Press; Thea Feldman; Illustrated by Alessia Trunfio; Edited by (consulting) Smithsonian
R220 R194 Discovery Miles 1 940 Save R26 (12%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Preschoolers will learn fun facts in this Smithsonian Kids book about all sorts of planes and the first people who flew in them. This interactive board book is sturdy enough for the most enthusiastic little explorer, with interactive features such as sliding tabs, spinner wheels, and lift-a-flaps to build fine motor skills. Beautiful illustrations with real-life photos bring the history of flight to life. It's a perfect way to get your family ready to visit a museum!

Scaraby (Paperback): Christian Contras Scaraby (Paperback)
Christian Contras
R201 Discovery Miles 2 010 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
How High the Moon (Hardcover): Karyn Parsons How High the Moon (Hardcover)
Karyn Parsons 1
R483 R408 Discovery Miles 4 080 Save R75 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Rodzina (Paperback): Karen Cushman Rodzina (Paperback)
Karen Cushman
R223 R187 Discovery Miles 1 870 Save R36 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A Boy Is Not a Ghost (Hardcover): Edeet Ravel A Boy Is Not a Ghost (Hardcover)
Edeet Ravel
R353 Discovery Miles 3 530 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In this sequel to the award-winning A Boy Is Not a Bird, a boy is exiled to Siberia during World War II. Based on a true story. Torn from his home in Eastern Europe, with his father imprisoned in a Siberian gulag, twelve-year-old Natt finds himself stranded with other deportees in a schoolyard in Novosibirsk. And he is about to discover that life can indeed get worse than the horrific two months he and his mother have spent being transported on a bug-infested livestock train. He needs to write to his best friend, Max, but he knows the Soviet police reads everyone's mail. So Natt decides to write in code, and his letters are a lifeline, even though he never knows whether Max will receive them. Every day becomes a question of survival, and where they might be shunted to next. When his mother is falsely arrested for stealing potatoes, Natt is truly on his own and must learn how to live the uncertain life of an exile. Practice being invisible as a ghost, change your name and identity if you have to, watch out for spies, and never draw the attention of the authorities. Even then, he will need luck on his side if he is ever going to be reunited with his family. Key Text Features author's note Illustrations map Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.3 Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.3 Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.6 Describe how a narrator's or speaker's point of view influences how events are described. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.7 Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning, tone, or beauty of a text (e.g., graphic novel, multimedia presentation of fiction, folktale, myth, poem).

Madman in Manhattan (Paperback): Marianne Hering Madman in Manhattan (Paperback)
Marianne Hering
R176 R156 Discovery Miles 1 560 Save R20 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims - Time-Travel Adventures with Exceptional Americans (Standard format, CD, Unabridged): Rush... Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims - Time-Travel Adventures with Exceptional Americans (Standard format, CD, Unabridged)
Rush Limbaugh; Read by Rush Limbaugh
R496 R369 Discovery Miles 3 690 Save R127 (26%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

MEET RUSH LIMBAUGH'S REALLY GOOD PAL, "RUSH REVERE"
Okay, okay, my name's really Rusty--but my friends call me Rush. Rush Revere. Because I've always been the #1 fan of the coolest colonial dude ever, Paul Revere. Talk about a rock star--this guy wanted to protect young America so badly, he rode through those bumpy, cobblestone-y streets shouting "the British are coming " On a horse. Top of his lungs. Wind blowing, rain streaming. . . .
Well, you get the picture. But what if you could get the "real" picture--by actually "going back in time" and seeing with your own eyes how our great country came to be? Meeting the people who made it all happen--people like you and me?
Hold on to your pointy triangle hats, because you "can"--with me, Rush Revere, seemingly ordinary substitute history teacher, as your tour guide across time "How?" you ask? Well, there's this portal. And a horse. My "talking" horse named Liberty. And--well, just trust me, I'll get us there.
We'll begin by joining a shipload of brave families journeying on the "Mayflower" in 1620. Yawn? I don't think so. 1620 was a pretty awesome time, and "you'll" experience exactly what "they" did on that rough, dangerous ocean crossing. Together, we'll ask the pilgrims all our questions, find out how they live, join them at the first Thanksgiving, and much more.
So saddle up and let's ride Our exceptional nation is waiting to be discovered all over again by exceptional young patriots--"like you"

Christmas in America (Hardcover): Callista Gingrich Christmas in America (Hardcover)
Callista Gingrich; Illustrated by Susan Arciero
R480 R404 Discovery Miles 4 040 Save R76 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Ellis the Elephant is back! In Christmas in America, the fifth in Callista Gingrich's New York Times bestselling series, Ellis discovers the meaning of Christmas and learns how this special holiday has been celebrated throughout American history. In preceding books, including Sweet Land of Liberty, Land of the Pilgrims' Pride, Yankee Doodle Dandy, and From Sea to Shining Sea, Ellis learns about the pivotal moments that have shaped our nation. Now, in Christmas in America, this adorable pachyderm explores the tales and traditions that have made Christmas a cherished part of the American experience. Authored by Callista Gingrich and illustrated by Susan Arciero, Christmas in America will delight readers who want to discover how the celebration of Christmas has prevailed and brought out the best in our nation.

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