Historical

Voices: Son of the Circus - A Victorian Story explores the life of a young mixed-race boy, Ted, living with his mother and poorly older brother in Victorian Bradfield. When a stranger, a man the boys don't remember...

* Over 140 million copies sold worldwide * Good for reluctant readers due to illustrative typeset * Educational edge as books contain facts about various places * Activity packs available to accompany certain titles * More fun and games online at www...

Step into the past in this spine-tingling historical adventure from award-winning author Christopher Edge.Penelope Tredwell is the feisty thirteen-year-old orphan heiress of the bestselling magazine, The Penny Dreadful. Her masterly tales of the macabre...

Duty Calls: Dunkirk by James Holland is a gripping true-to-life story about one of the most dramatic events of World War II.'YOU WANTED TO SEE SOME ACTION - WELL YOU'RE GOING TO GET IT NOW. YOU'RE GOING TO GET IT NOW ALL RIGHT.'Friday 24th May,...

Devon, 1941. Bonnie wants to help in the war effort like her brother, Ralph, rather than tend the home vegetable patch. So when the mysterious Mr Fisher is billeted at their family home, Bonnie's mission to uncover his secrets begins. Why is he here? Is...

ONE MOMENT CAN CHANGE A LIFE FOREVER. 'An exceptional read' The Sunday Times 'Vital glimmers of hope enlighten this profoundly poignant book' Guardian A powerful and heart-breaking novel about three childhood friends living during the Second World War...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for Parents Choice Awards (Fall) (2008-Up) (Historical Fiction) 2013.Book InformationISBN 9780545459372Author Lauren TarshisFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint...

Flavia and her friends are on a quest for the Emperor Titus - to steal a valuable gemstone known as 'Nero's Eye'. The Delphic Oracle prophesied that whoever owns the gem will rule Rome - so Titus is determined to claim it for himself. Their travels take...

Winner of the Anskohk Aboriginal Children's Book of the Year Award. Finalist for the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award, the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award and the Ruth Schwartz Award In just four days young Shi-shi-etko will have to leave her...

Book Band: Brown (ideal for ages 7+) A page-turning, laugh-out-loud historical adventure by comedian and podcaster Iszi Lawrence, perfect for fans of Horrible Histories. Time flies when you're having fun. But what does it do when you're not? ...

Trapped within the oppresive warrens of the city’s chimneys, young sweeper Tom longs for fresh air and freedom in this atmospheric and ghostly tale from Lucy Strange. Young chimney sweep Tom has started seeing strange, supernatural things – fairies in...

Scotland, 1915. A group of teenagers from two families meet for a picnic, but the war across the Channel is soon to tear them away from such youthful pleasures. All too soon, the horror of what is to become known as The Great War engulfs them, their...

A classic French story from Nobel Prize-winner Patrick Modiano and celebrated illustrator Jean-Jacques Sempe. Beautifully illustrated, this is a love letter to Paris, ballet and childhood for fans of The Little Prince, Le Petit Nicholas and Madeline. ...

'Wait, wait! Save us! What'll we do?'Simon is determined to become a painter when he grows up so he sets off to London to make his fortune. But the city is plagued by wolves and mysterious disappearances. The Twite household, where Simon is lodging,...

A would-be politician is found battered to death in the kitchen of his Oxfordshire home. His wife's alibi is full of holes and there's another woman in the picture. His seemingly mild-mannered political rival can't seem to place himself at the time of...

An enchanting and inspiring stand-alone novel from the author of The Princess and the Foal. Maisie has always loved horses. She is also a talented artist. When the opportunity arises for her to study in Paris, her two...

Explosive second installment in the Ninja trilogy. Taka has proven his worth as a ninja warrior, but now he must prepare for an attack by the samurai leader Lord Oda. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers of 9+Lord Oda has...

Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Grade 9-1 Subject: English Literature Suitable for the 2024 exams Everything you need to revise for your...

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...

From the Costa Award-winning author Hilary McKay, comes a moving World War II story of family and friendship on opposite sides of a devastating conflict. The Swallows' Flight is the stunning companion novel to The Skylarks' War.'It's not necessary to...

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material...

By the fair hand of Claudia Bordin, an original concept that combines a book and the joy of Christmas: a big format advent calendar book that will accompany the young readers in their countdown to the merriest season of all: for each day, from December...

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps ____________________ The Great Pyramid is a lively place to work. The only irritation is Antef, the fussy,...

From Sam Winston, the co-creator of the Bologna Ragazzi award-winning A Child of Books, comes a thought-provoking celebration of the power of stories and written languages, and the imperative to preserve them.Once there were many stories in the world...

Book Band: Brown (ideal for ages 7+) A page-turning, laugh-out-loud historical adventure by comedian and podcaster Iszi Lawrence, perfect for fans of Horrible Histories. Time flies when you're having fun. But what does it do when you're not? ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781732678231Author Natalia LeighFormat PaperbackPage Count 148Imprint Enchanted Ink PublishingPublisher Enchanted Ink PublishingWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9784910091365Author P J NicholsFormat PaperbackPage Count 216Imprint Brilliant Owl PressPublisher Brilliant Owl PressWeight(grams) 240g

Published to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War, this beautiful anthology collects favourite extracts, poems and images from some of the UK's leading cultural, political and literary figures.Poems, short stories, personal letters,...

KNOW YOUR ENEMYLiam Scott is back in Afghanistan, this time with 4 Rifles. No longer the new guy, it's his chance to prove himself and take the lead. But the warzone has changed dramatically, and so have the rules.Working alongside the Afghan National...

Ten-year-old twins Kirsty and David Murray love their crofting life in the north of Scotland. They collect shellfish, milk the cows and help their father grow oats and vegetables. Then one day the Countess's men come and burn their house, saying they...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781950170067Author Sarah MazorFormat HardbackPage Count 42Imprint MazorbooksPublisher MazorbooksWeight(grams) 431g

Secrets, mystery and bravery meet in this bestselling, gripping historical adventure, from critically-acclaimed Ann-Marie Howell.OCTOBER, 1916.Clara has been sent to stay with her aunt and uncle while England is at war. But when she reaches their cottage...

Imagine being looked up and down and being valued as less than chair. Less than an ox. Less than a dress. Maybe about the same as...a lantern. You, an object. An object to sell. In his gentle yet deeply powerful way, Ashley Bryan goes to the heart of how...

An inspiring story of Zheng Yi Sao, the real-life pirate queen who took control of her life - and the South China seas - in the early 19th century. The most powerful pirate in history was a woman who was born into poverty in Guangzhou, China, in the...

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...

Nominated for the 2021 CILIP Carnegie Medal, joint winner of the UKLA 11-14 Book Award 2021 and winner of the Warwickshire Schools Library Award. A Japanese teenager, Mizuki, is worried about her grandfather who is clearly desperately upset about...

The thrilling second novel in the acclaimed series The Brightstorm Chronicles! The Brightstorm twins are back for another adventure! Eudora Vane has organized an explorer fleet to search the last known...

The battle of Isandlwana on 22 January 1879 was one of the most dramatic episodes in military history. In the morning, 20,000 Zulus overwhelmed the British invading force in one of the greatest disasters ever to befall a British army. Later the same...

Jonathan's father, Doctor Mordecai, is summoned to Rome to help the plague victims. The four young detectives are wanted too, as the Emperor Titus believes that they can find the mysterious enemy who seeks Rome's destruction.Can the friends prevent...

A thrilling, classic children's adventure with a courageous heroine, from the beloved author of Ballet Shoes. Margaret Thursday was named after the day she was found on the church steps as a baby. But she isn't really...