Historical

She was Queen of Scotland and of France, and a possible Queen of England; she was involved in a series of mysterious deaths; in the end she lost her head... But what was life really like for Mary, Queen of Scots? Put on your ruff and step into the...

In the sixteenth century, Granuaile, the Pirate Queen, warrior and leader, was the terror of the North Atlantic and the most feared woman in Ireland. Heading a large army and a fleet of ships, she lived by trading and raiding and demanding tribute from...

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

The first figure raises his crossbow, tilting his head to pinpoint the exact position of the thing in the bushes. It has stopped running now, and is muttering something. Some kind of prayer, a call for its mother, its father: anyone who might help it...

I Was There... is a perfect introduction for younger readers into stories from the past, allowing children to imagine that they were really there. I Was There... Ira Aldridge tells the exciting story of the...

When the Nazis invaded neutral Belgium in May 1940, defeat and occupation were inevitable but Belgian armed forces held out against a vastly superior enemy for 18 days. The elected Government went into exile in London but King Leopold III controversially...

A universal story about speaking, listening and being heard. Margot loves space. Astronauts, the stars, and especially the moon landing. So she can't understand why all of her attempts to communicate her passion fall on disinterested ears. Her mom is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780995478015Author Kate FrostFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Lemon Tree PressPublisher Lemon Tree PressWeight(grams) 281gDimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm...

A moving historical story inspired by the Foundling Museum, written by acclaimed children's author Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Michael Foreman.From award-winning master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, author of the acclaimed War Horse, comes a...

A captivating fantasy for middle grade readers - power, corruption and friendship collide in this enthralling adventure! 'a captivating fantasy ... This enthralling adventure will make readers yearn for their own masks...

A thriller set in ancient Egypt between 1351-1354 BC. Tutmose and Ibrim's father, the animal dealer, is commanded by the new pharaoh Akhenaten, to bring him animals - lots of animals - for his new capital city. The boys' father is delighted. But he has...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level This adventure story recounts the first round-world voyage of Tudor explorer Sir Francis Drake through the eyes of Dickon, a lame stowaway, who goes on to become...

FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING WINNER OF THE PRIX SORCIERES From Europe to Africa, to the Caribbean, Alma tells a gripping story of hope, perseverance, and love. "Vivid and exact...this is a book about heroism."-The New York Times 1786. Alma...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781620355053Author Aaron ShepardFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Skyhook PressPublisher Skyhook PressWeight(grams) 127gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 2mm

At the tender age of ten, Fanny Price moves from her poor family home to live with her wealthy cousins at Mansfield Park. Settling into this proud family is only the first of many challenges she will have to face. Can Fanny, uneducated and inexperienced,...

In the late summer and early autumn of 1938, ten-year-old Ruth Block, along with her father, mother and best friend, Miriam, must navigate the increasing pressure placed on the Jewish population in Frankfurt, Germany. Ruth grows more worried by the day...

A high octane, high drama romp, following the adventures of Victorian laundry maid Minnie O'Sullivan and her unforgettable band of friends.After a series of misfortunes, Minnie O'Sullivan is whisked away to Haddington Hall: a nightmarish home for wayward...

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...

It's the 1920s - cars and aeroplanes are new. Lily Gabriel is scruffy, confident and takes no nonsense from anyone. Antony is rich, spoiled and arrogant and Lily is completely and utterly - no nonsense! - in love with him. So join Lily as she falls.....

'Never has gutter-life been more appealing. Penny Chrimes' blisteringly descriptive writing draws the heat from the cobbles and the steam from the nostrils. A larruping good adventure' - Zeb SoanesA story of a the very last living dragon, stuck living...

PERCY JACKSON meets ERAGON in the new epic saga from bestseller Peter Lerangis. "A high-octane mix of modern adventure and ancient secrets... I can't wait to see what's next" Rick Riordan A week ago Jack McKinley was a normal boy, totally...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781948959001Author Cyrus FisherFormat PaperbackImprint Purple House PressPublisher Purple House PressWeight(grams) 272gDimensions(mm) 208mm * 140mm * 20mm

When Paul Baumer and his classmates join the army, nothing has prepared them for the death and destruction that they witness. Machine guns, huge artillery shells and poison gas create a nightmare world for these young men and their older comrades. For...

An old Polish city fizzes with fear. The townsfolk are at the mercy of a dragon who lurks in the cave below the castle... Konrad's dad always used to say, 'There is a character in a book somewhere that matches you almost entirely. It's just a matter...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Coretta Scott King Award (Illustrator) 2007. Commended for Caldecott Medal 2007 and Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Seven to Ten) 2007...

The true story of a Jewish boy in hiding during World War II, as told by his teddy bear. I felt Fred's small hand grab me. He patted me and whispered, "Bear, I won't leave you here all by yourself. You are my best friend." Based on true events...

Did you ever wonder where inventors get their ideas? Benjamin Franklin was one of the most famous inventors in American history, and according to this amusing book, he got most of his ideas--the good ones at any rate-from a mouse! Funny, interesting and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Middle East Book Awards (Picture Book) 2015.Book InformationISBN 9781609805890Author Emma WilliamsFormat HardbackPage Count 38Imprint Seven Stories Press,U.S...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781481489133Author Robin StevensFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersPublisher Simon & Schuster Books for Young...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007) (Gold) 1999.Book InformationISBN 9780316702713Author Elinor Batezat SisuluFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Little,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780152050863Author Carolyn MeyerFormat PaperbackPage Count 230Imprint Harcourt Children's BooksPublisher Harcourt Children's Books

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of ALA Notable Children's Book and NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies and Newbery Medal Winner and Young Adult Services Division,...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Everyone at Parkfield School thinks that Spider McDrew is a hopeless case. He is always muddling things up and saying or doing the wrong thing. In this story, his...

The perfect gift for a young adventurer. Share your beloved childhood stories with the next generation! Evocative of an era when all travel was an adventure, this timeless classic is perfectly captured by Robert Ingpen's rich and detailed illustrations...

Omakayas was a dreamer who did not yet know her limits. When Omakayas is twelve winters old, she and her family set off on a harrowing journey in search of a new home. Pushed to the brink of survival, Omakayas continues to learn from the land and the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780735844766Author Torben KuhlmannFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint North-South BooksPublisher North-South Books

This is the re-telling of a classic story from the Prophet's life. It weaves a tale that shows how even the smallest of us can have a great destiny.Kube Publishing Ltd.About the AuthorFarah Morley has lectured to diverse audiences, including the BBC, the...

John Geoffrey Lee (always known as Geoff) joined the RAF on his 20th birthday in June 1941. He left Liverpool on a troop ship in December 1941, with no idea where he was going. He eventually arrived in Java, where he was captured by the Japanese, along...

Eight-year-old Jack and his little sister, Annie, are playing in the woods during their summer holiday, when they find a mysterious tree house full of books. But these are no ordinary books . . . And this is no ordinary tree house . . .Jack and Annie are...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780545055765Author Walter Dean MyersFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Scholastic USPublisher Scholastic USWeight(grams) 231gDimensions(mm) 180mm * 135mm...