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From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories... Tutankhamen
has been buried in his rocky tomb. But there is a plot to rob the
grave of its vast wealth as soon as possible after the funeral. A
motley gang of villains have all the skills they need to undertake
the crime - the key member of the team is young Paneb, who is small
and lithe and the only one who can slip through the tunnel and into
the funeral chamber. It's a risky venture, because, if he's caught,
the punishment is slow torture and death. Terry Deary's Egyptian
Tales explore the world of Ancient Egypt 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
Egyptian settings. This new edition features notes for the reader
to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.
All over Athens the cocks were crowing, the sky was turning from
dark-blue to oyster-grey, and the city was waking to one of its
great events, the annual festival in the vast open-air theatre.
Alexis, son of Leon, was full of anticipation as he dreamed of
having his own plays performed there one day. But he was to be
involved in more than playwriting before the day was over, for
among the spectators at the horse race, by the light of the flaming
torches, he heard Hippias, the arrogant dandy, and a stranger with
a beaked nose and over-high cheekbones, plotting to overthrow the
democracy of Athens. For the rest of the year, two things possessed
Alexis: his comedy The Gadfly, and the plans he laid with his
friend Corinna to trap the conspirators and save his beloved city.
His exultation and anxiety grew together as the fateful Theatre
Festival arrived once more. Geoffrey Trease has combined a
fast-moving dramatic story with a vivid and accurate picture of a
great historical period.
From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories... AD 64 Rome is
a frightening place. But little does Christian slave girl Mary
realise the dangers that await her when she accompanies her master
to the city. It is the day of the chariot races and Mary finds
herself the only witness to a terrible crime. Soon it is not just
the thieves and drunks she has to worry about, but someone far more
cruel and powerful... A tale based on a key moment in Roman
history, full of Terry Deary's dark humour and dry wit. Book band:
Brown Ideal for ages 7+ Quizzed for Accelerated Reader
Davy Bowman's dad looks forward to Halloween more than a kid, and
Davy's brother, Bill, flies B-17s. Davy adores these two heroes and
tries his best to follow their lead, especially now. World War II
has invaded Davy's homefront boyhood. Bill has joined up, breaking
their dad's heart. It's an intense, confusing time, and one that
will spur Davy to grow up in a hurry. This is one of Richard Peck's
finest novels--a tender, unforgettable portrait of the World War II
home front and a family's enduring love.
Rebel, Princess, Suffragette: this is the incredible true story of
the life of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, a forgotten heroine of
the early twentieth century. Born in 1876, Princess Sophia Duleep
Singh was the daughter of the last Sikh ruler of the Punjab, and
goddaughter of Queen Victoria. After her father lost control of his
empire and was exiled to England, Sophia had a privileged but
troubled upbringing that left her unsure about where she belonged -
in India or England. Sensitive to injustice, she became an
suffragette and fought hard to win the vote for women. This is the
extraordinary story of her life.
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.
Living among the flowers and ferns of Kew Gardens, Katy has always
dreamed of more - of the sky and the stars and the sea.
Unfortunately for Katy, her father doesn't understand. He says
young girls should be content to stay at home, not go off
gallivanting around the world. So when news reaches London of a
meteorite falling in the faraway land of Brazil and an expedition
being put together to find it, Katy knows it's her chance to follow
her dreams and prove her father wrong. And winning a place on the
trip is just the start of her extraordinary voyage on the trail of
a fallen star... A thrilling historical adventure from the author
of THE HOUSE OF HIDDEN WONDERS, perfect for fans of Katherine
Woodfine, Lucy Worsley, Jennifer Bell and Robin Stevens Praise for
THE GOLDEN BUTTERFLY: "Touching on issues of class and gender, its
main purpose is to bewitch and enthral." - Financial Times "A
perfectly paced and wonderfully written tale of mystery and magic."
- Sinead O'Hart, author of THE EYE OF THE NORTH and THE STAR-SPUN
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Les Miserables
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Marcia Williams; Illustrated by Marcia Williams
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Circus Maximus, the greatest sporting stage of the ancient Roman
world, where the best horses and charioteers compete in a race to
the death, and one girl dreams of glory. Ben Hur meets National
Velvet in the ultimate 9-12 adventure story by debut children's
author, Annelise Gray. Twelve-year-old Dido dreams of becoming the
first female charioteer at the great Circus Maximus. She's lost her
heart to Porcellus, a wild, tempestuous horse she longs to train
and race. But such ambitions are forbidden to girls and she must be
content with helping her father Antonius - the trainer of Rome's
most popular racing team, The Greens - and teaching the rules of
racing to Justus, the handsome young nephew of the Greens' wealthy
owner. When her father is brutally murdered, she is forced to seek
refuge with an unlikely ally. But what of her dream of Circus
triumphs and being reunited with the beloved horse she left behind
in Rome? And the threat to her life isn't over as she faces a
powerful and terrifying new enemy... the emperor Caligula.
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The Hatmakers
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Tamzin Merchant; Illustrated by Paola Escobar
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Enter a spellbinding world in this soaring magical adventure,
perfect for fans of Nevermoor, A Pinch of Magic and Rooftoppers.
'Wildly inventive . . . full of laugh-out-loud humour, enchanting
magic and rebellious hope. I loved it' Catherine Doyle 'Imaginative
. . . entertaining, comical and breezy, and the settings are
conjured in transporting detail' The Times Cordelia comes from a
long line of magical milliners, who weave alchemy and enchantment
into every hat. In Cordelia's world, Making - crafting items such
as hats, cloaks, watches, boots and gloves from magical ingredients
- is a rare and ancient skill, and only a few special Maker
families remain. When Cordelia's father Prospero and his ship, the
Jolly Bonnet, are lost at sea during a mission to collect hat
ingredients, Cordelia is determined to find him. But Uncle Tiberius
and Aunt Ariadne have no time to help the littlest Hatmaker, for an
ancient rivalry between the Maker families is threatening to
surface. Worse, someone seems to be using Maker magic to start a
war. It's up to Cordelia to find out who, and why . . . Featuring
gorgeous black-and-white illustrations throughout by Paola Escobar.
'An utterly charming adventure full of wildness, wit, magic and
heart' Anna James 'Absolutely wonderful' Emma Carroll 'A cosy
magical adventure peppered with charming detail' The Bookseller
From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories... Henri Giffard
has devoted all his free time and money to inventing the first
steam-driven hot air balloon. He's determined to make mankind's
first ever-powered flight, and so in 1852 he sets off for Paris
with just an urchin girl to help him. Thousands of people gather to
watch the flight. Will the machine work when the weather changes -
or will Henri's dream of flying become his downfall? Terry Deary's
Victorian Tales explore the fascinating world of the Victorians,
including many of the incredible achievements and breakthroughs
that took place, through the eyes of children who could have lived
at the time. This new edition features notes for the reader to help
extend learning and exploration of the historical period.
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Mrs. Noah's Doves
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Jane Yolen; Illustrated by Alida Massari
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Arctic Star
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Tom Palmer; Illustrated by Tom Clohosy Cole
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Multi-award-winning author Tom Palmer returns with a thrilling
naval adventure inspired by the incredible history of the Second
World War Arctic convoys. Winter 1943. Teenagers Frank, Joseph and
Stephen are Royal Navy recruits on their first mission at sea
during the Second World War. Their ship is part of an Arctic Convoy
sailing to Russia to deliver supplies to the Soviets. The convoys
have to navigate treacherous waters, sailing through a narrow
channel between the Arctic ice pack and German bases on the
Norwegian coast. Faced with terrifying enemy attacks from both air
and sea, as well as life-threatening cold and storms, will all
three boys make it home again?
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Little Bird Lands
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Karen McCombie; Illustrated by Jasu Hu
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Little Bird has landed in America, far from her home in Scotland
and far from the danger that stalked her family. But the new world
holds new perils, and soon she's on the run again. From the teeming
streets of New York to the prairies of the west, Little Bird holds
tight to secrets and dreams of freedom. Then, on her journey, she
comes face-to-face with an unwelcome ghost from the past...
Twelve-year-old Bone uses her Gift, which allows her to see the
stories in everyday objects, to try to figure out why her best
friend, Will Kincaid, suddenly lost his voice at age five. This
supernatural historical mystery is the second title in the
acclaimed and emotionally resonant Ghosts of Ordinary Objects
series. In a southern Virginia coal-mining town in October 1942,
Bone Phillips is learning to control her Gift: Bone can see the
history of a significant object when she touches it. When her best
friend, Will Kincaid, asks Bone to "read" the history of his
daddy's jelly jar--the jelly jar that was buried alongside his
father during the mine cave-in that killed him--Bone is afraid.
Even before Bone touches it, she can feel that the jar has its own
strange power. With her mother dead, her father gone to war, and
Aunt Mattie's assault looming over Bone, she can't bear the idea of
losing Will too. As Will's obsession with the jelly jar becomes
dangerous, Bone struggles to understand the truth behind the jar
and save him Featuring a beautiful, compelling voice, this novel
weaves a story of mystery, family, and ultimately, love.
When America's first astronauts launched into outer space, Tony
Jenzano helped them learn to navigate by the stars. As the leader
of a big planetarium in a small town, Tony was the man who made the
stars shine. Without Tony, NASA's first space travelers would have
been lost in space.
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.
Hannah thinks Passover Seder will be the same as always. Little
does she know that this year she will be mysteriously transported
into the past where only she knows the horrors that await. Now
repackaged with a new sophisticated look.
Avery is a little curious child who simply loves history! Follow
him along time and space to learn everything about the Ancient
Greeks, Romans, Egyptians and Aztecs! Every title is an adventure
in history bringing together fiction and nonfiction: follow the
"fictional" story of Avery and his friends and learn history with
the special in- depth spreads. Each volume is a great adventure
that's just about to begin! A new special format bringing together
fiction (with the fun adventures of Avery) and non-fiction spreads
focusing on the main assets of the cultures of each historical
period.
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