Historical

'Don't come after us ... remember the first thing I ever taught you - that your first duty is to stay alive'For some time now, Zack Darke has been operating solo, in total secrecy, for a shadowy government organisation. When his handlers are abducted by...

In this heart-stopping adventure based on real historical events, Kereen Getten takes readers on a journey of sisterhood, struggle and survival from Jamaica to Britain. 'She was rarely afraid, and even if she was ... she...

A thrilling World War II adventure set in occupied France, featuring an Indian RAF pilot. Great for fans of Michael Morpurgo and John Boyne, and those who want diverse historical fiction. Thirteen-year-old Joelle Breton stumbles across Indian-born...

Book Band: Dark Red (ideal for ages 10+) A riveting pirate tale set in the eighteenth century during the golden age of piracy in the Caribbean, perfect for fans of Emma Carroll and Jacqueline Wilson. It's 1718: pirate ships sail the oceans and...

A hilarious tale of history come to life, from former children's laureate and master storyteller, Michael Morpurgo. Living with a ghost can have its difficulties, I discovered, even if he is your friend. ...

The legend of Robert the Bruce's inspiring encounter with a tenacious spider, popularised by Sir Walter Scott, is well known throughout Scotland and the rest of the world.Following the rebellious king's journey from crushing defeat in battle and daring...

Book Band: Dark Red (ideal for ages 10+) _______________ The story of WWII starring the brilliant pilots you've never heard of... the women of the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) who battled against the odds to get the air force's planes to the front...

My Story: D-Day is a vivid account firsthand account of the D-Day landings. It's 1944 when Lieutenant Andy Pope takes part in the D-Day landings, crossing the English Channel to the beaches of Normandy. Ordered to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780977678686Author Emma LeslieFormat PaperbackPage Count 308Imprint Salem Ridge PressPublisher Salem Ridge PressWeight(grams) 390g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838325244Author Glen BlackwellFormat PaperbackPage Count 262Imprint Zoetrope BooksPublisher Zoetrope BooksDimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 15mm

Two Books in one! Episodes 15 & 16 in the hit Bad Guys series - soon to be a feature film animation. "I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" - Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Man ...

Soon is the 4th powerfully moving addition to Morris Gleitzman's bestselling Second World War series about Felix and Zelda. The war has officially ended, but the streets are still a battleground - for food, for shelter, for protection. Felix is in...

'Thomas the Baker baked the bread, on which the royal household fed... until one fateful summer's night, when Thomas left the fire alight...' This book tells the story of the Great Fire of London in 1666 in a fun and engaging way, and is the perfect...

'I have no idea how long I have been incarcerated in these ancient walls . . . Let me explain how I find myself in this predicament . . .'Set in the hot houses of a stately home in eighteenth century England, a gardener falls from grace when the Duke...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780735266940Author Kallie GeorgeFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Prentice Hall PressPublisher Prentice Hall Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780578477718Author Eugenia ChuFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Eugenia ChuPublisher Eugenia ChuWeight(grams) 82gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 133mm * 4mm

This sensational 1941 memoir of life on wartime Europe's frontline by a trailblazing female reporter is an 'unforgettable' (The Times) rediscovered classic, introduced by Christina Lamb (who calls her 'the Forrest Gump of journalism').Paris as it fell to...

***SHORTLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL 2016*** ***WINNER OF THE INAUGURAL AMNESTY CILIP HONOUR 2016*** Lie #1: I'm not afraid Lie #2: I'm sure I'm doing the right thing ...

Dave loves his cave. Inside is decorated EXACTLY the way he likes it. But, Dave is unhappy. What if there might be an even better cave out there? And off he sets in search of a new home. But it turns out that good caves are VERY hard to find.Dave wants a...

Book Band: Dark Red (ideal for ages 10+) 'A vivid and gripping, superbly told historical adventure' - Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs and The Girl Who Speaks Bear on Rosie Raja: Churchill's Spy It is the autumn of 1941, and...

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...

Tag along with the Timekeepers in these history-themed adventure stories to discover amazing people and events that shaped our world.Tag along with the Timekeepers in these history-themed adventure stories for 7 to 9 years olds that will help readers...

The Bomber Dog is a gripping and heartwarming story for 9+ readers about a brave puppy who joins the paratroopers during the Second World War and becomes a heroic war dog. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo's War Horse and Lauren St John.GREY is just a...

Spring, 1943. The war is turning against Germany, but Hitler isn't giving up. In a secret bunker deep in occupied France, scientists are hard at work on Hitler's latest deadly weapon: code name FZG-76.Back in England Henderson's boys will need to...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910426272Author Julia GoldingFormat PaperbackPage Count 344Imprint Frost WolfPublisher Frost WolfWeight(grams) 372gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 20mm

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...

A glittering trip back in time to the 1920s!'Wild glamour, class conflict, buried secrets and a cameo appearance by Hetty Feather are all delivered with Wilson's inimitable, intensely readable flair, interspersed with Nick Sharratt's cheery...

It's 1946. The war is over and Europe lies in ruins. Fourteen year old Felix dreams of finding happiness elsewhere. When he's offered the chance to go to Australia, he seizes the opportunity. So does someone very dear to him, even though she wasn't...

The Maya were an advanced civilisation that built magnificent cities in the rainforests of Central America. Find out about Mayan numbers, bloodletting rituals, and why the Maya disappeared.Inside you can read about: calendars and astronomy; how to make...

Topher and his father are trying to get over the death of Topher's mother, an Egyptologist, when they take in a stray cat. This cat bears an uncanny resemblance to a cat ornament given to Topher by his mother and so they name it 'Ka', meaning 'double'...

A magical, captivating tale of adventure set in imperial Russia. St Petersburg, Russia 1725. Katinka Dashkova is running for her life because everything she knows is changing. Katinka, a dazzling ballerina with a hunched back, and her friends Alexei the...

A sweeping story of love and rescue and an unforgettable journey back in time to the Second World War - from the Nation's Favourite Storyteller At her ancestors' home in Ithaca, Australian-Greek girl Nandi discovers...

A BEAUTIFULLY EVOCATIVE STORY OF A CHILD'S JOURNEY TO ENGLAND ON BOARD EMPIRE WINDRUSH, FROM AN INTERNATIONALLY CELEBRATED, MULTI-AWARD-WINNING POET AND AN EXTRAORDINARY DEBUT ILLUSTRATOR."you're stepping into historybringing your Caribbean eyeto another...

Follow mountaineer Junko Tabei on her journey to be the first woman to summit Mount Everest.Downloadable, digital activitiesEducational curriculum tie-inInstagram, Facebook, and Twitter activationsEmail campaigns to 200k subscribersSupport from Rebel...

With his father's dying words ringing in his ears, Torak knows that time is running out. Soon, the demon bear will kill again - its evil power strengthened with each slaughter. Nothing is safe. But Torak won't be alone in the Forest for long. ...

The third and fourth instalments of this exciting spy series set in Tudor England, amid the intrigue and danger of Henry VIII's royal court, from the authors of books in the bestselling BEAST QUEST series.In DEADLY STORM the royal court of King Henry...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781338565850Author Lauren TarshisPage Count 2240Imprint Scholastic PaperbacksPublisher Scholastic PaperbacksWeight(grams) 816gDimensions(mm) 198mm * 137mm *...

The extraordinary story of a boy called Wart - ignored by everyone except his tutor, Merlyn - who goes on to become King Arthur. Collins Modern Classics are re-launched with gorgeous new covers bringing these timeless story to a new generation...

The moon is missing from the remote Village of Clear Sky, but only a young boy named Rendi seems to notice! Rendi has run away from home and is now working as a chore boy at the village inn. He can't help but notice the village's peculiar inhabitants and...