Historical

From a master storyteller and former Children's Laureate comes a moving story of a group of musicians who survived the Holocaust using the only weapon they had.The author of the international phenomenon War Horse brings us a moving tale of secrets and...

Human Rights, now in its fourth edition, is an introductory text that is both innovative and challenging. Its unique interdisciplinary approach invites students to think imaginatively and rigorously about one of the most important and influential...

From the acclaimed author of The Forest of Moon and Sword comes a high-seas adventure for readers 9+. Join Nico on her quest to change the world...Nico Cloud desperately wants to be an explorer, but her parents think adventures aren't for girls. Fate...

A historical fiction book based on the famous story of The Princes in the Tower - perfect for children aged 9-14 years. 1485. Richard III is King of England. Henry Tudor's invasion looms. Jack Broom thinks that war and politics have nothing to do...

Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself, is an insightful, historical story about imagination, dreams and starting somewhere new. From Judy Blume, the bestselling author of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.Sally J. Freedman loves making up stories -...

My Story: Mary Prince - the thrilling story of the former slave and abolitionist. Born in enslavement in Bermuda, Mary Prince travelled to England, escaped slavery and became a prominent abolitionist whose life ...

Night Break is the eighth in the Young Sherlock Holmes series in which the iconic detective is reimagined as a brilliant, troubled and engaging teenager - creating unputdownable detective adventures that remain true to the spirit of the original books...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780996480192Author E G FoleyFormat HardbackPage Count 292Imprint Foley PublicationsPublisher Foley PublicationsWeight(grams) 599gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

This stunning fantasy inspired by Chinese folklore is a companion novel to Starry River of the Sky and the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to SilverIn the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906132477Author Paul NolanFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint MogzillaPublisher MogzillaWeight(grams) 186g

This is the story of a young boy's journey through Europe after escaping from the camp where he has lived all his life. Faced with a host of new experiences, David gradually begins to understand the world around him.Book InformationISBN...

A thrilling, poignant story of hope and loss set during World War 1, from Carnegie Medal-winning author Theresa Breslin.Nobody believes in ghosts until they see one . . .The war has changed everything for Rob and Millie. Their father is missing in action...

The second thrilling adventure in a new historical series from million-copy-selling Caroline Lawrence, set in Roman Britain during the reign of the evil Emperor Domitian.Britannia AD 94. On the run from the Emperor Domitian, fifteen-year-old Fronto has...

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps ____________________ In Saxon Kent the law says thieves should be executed, and soup made from a stolen...

A thrilling historical adventure based on documents from the National Archives. Orphan Sam has survived the Great Plague, but his chance at a new life goes up in smoke when a fire breaks out on Pudding Lane. "In sixteen hundred and sixty-six, London...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up) (Picture Book) 2015.Book InformationISBN 9780802854070Author Katy BeebeFormat HardbackImprint William B Eerdmans...

This hardcover, full-color treasury includes six picture book stories adapted from the classic Little House books. The Little House series introduced generations of readers to Laura Ingalls Wilder's life on the frontier. Now with this illustrated...

An epic story of determination and love, about one family's escape from the Allied bombing of Dresden in the Second World War 'Captivating' Telegraph It's 1945, and the bombing of...

Duty Calls: Battle of Britain, throws you deep into the heart - and horror - of Britain's darkest, and finest, hour.Pilot officer Archie Jackson, 19, is in control of the RAF's newest fighter aircraft, a Supermarine Spitfire.Now he has the Luftwaffe in...

This exciting adventure gives fascinating insight into the workings of the Roman legal system in a page-turning court room drama. As always, Caroline Lawrence springs new surprises for all the characters and provides motives, means and opportunity for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781250284020Author Paula BrackstonFormat HardbackPage Count 368Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's PressWeight(grams) 454gDimensions(mm) 235mm *...

When Perry steps into a crumbling ruin while on holiday in France, he is not expecting to be transported back 1700 years to Roman times. While he hunts desperately for a way home, he must blend in as a slave - even if it means eating mice for dinner!...

E.T. meets Stig of the Dump in a page-turning adventure for fans of Frank Cottrell Boyce and David Almond'A proper adventure story for all curious middle graders ... heartily recommended' The Bookbag*Highly commended for the Branford Boase Award 2018,...

Double the trouble! An original novel by Michael Rosen, told alongside the Dickens classic that inspired it: Oliver Twist. Shona and her dad are moving house, and at Shona's new school, the rules are pretty...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9784910091044Author P J NicholsFormat PaperbackPage Count 168Imprint Brilliant Owl PressPublisher Brilliant Owl PressWeight(grams) 186gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

A Newbery Honor BookWinner of the Sydney Taylor Book Award An exciting and hilarious medieval adventure from the bestselling author of A Tale Dark and Grimm. Beautifully illustrated throughout by Hatem Aly! A New York Times Bestseller A New York...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780547534268Author Linda Sue ParkFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Houghton MifflinPublisher Cengage Learning, IncWeight(grams) 136gDimensions(mm) 191mm...

In this fascinating true story based on the life of Hardit Singh Malik, discover the adventures of WWI's first Indian pilot. Hardit, who flew into battle high above the trenches of Passchendaele on the hunt for the Red Baron, arrived in England at the...

Summer, 1940.Hitler's army is advancing towards Paris, and millions of French civilians are on the run.Amidst the chaos, two British children are being hunted by German agents.British spy Charles Henderson tries to reach them first, but he can only do it...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780547850863Author R L LafeversFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Houghton MifflinPublisher Cengage Learning, IncWeight(grams) 363gDimensions(mm) 196mm *...

A summer that will change lives forever The Highlands, 1881 A boy seeking a father... A girl seeking treasure... A writer seeking a story... When Robert Louis Stevenson sketches a map to amuse his stepson Sam, it sets them off on the adventure...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906132422Author Robin PriceFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint MogzillaPublisher Mogzilla

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780525644217Author Bill DoyleFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Yearling (imprint of Random House Children's Books)Publisher Random House USA Inc

One kokeshi, two kokeshi, three kokeshi, four....Anna is a Japanese-American girl whose grandparents live in Japan. They have been sending her adorable Kokeshi dolls made of painted wood each year for her birthday since she was very small. The dolls,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781800992757Author Valeriane LeblondFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Y LolfaPublisher Y LolfaDimensions(mm) 230mm * 230mm * 10mm

A Girl. A War. Who to Trust? Even your friends may betray you. In war everyone becomes a new person and some seem to shed their old skin entirely. Paris 1942, when Amelie Dreyfus hides in her mother's cupboard, it's a game; when she comes out it's a...

TREASURE HUNTER, TOMB ROBBER, TROUBLE MAKERJake Atlas and his family are on the run, hunted by international police while chasing the mysterious People of the Snake to stop them from hiding the secret history of humankind. But when the family's friend,...

Following on from the huge success of 'Where The Poppies Now Grow' and 'The Christmas Truce', 'Flo Of The Somme' pays tribute to the remarkable bravery of the animals who risked their lives during World War 1. Mercy dog 'Flo' has more to contend with...

A stunning new story of hope, humanity and high-seas adventure for children and adults everywhere from Sir Michael Morpurgo, the nation's favourite storyteller and multi-million copy bestselling author of WAR HORSE. ...

The brilliant new book from Megan Rix, telling the story of Florence Nightingale through the eyes of her young ward. Florence loved cats, and had many during her lifetime. This is the perfect introduction to the Lady with the Lamp for young children,...