Historical

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps _______________ Ideal for readers aged 7+ Down at the theatre, Sam is about to star in Shakespeare's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Bookseller's Choice (Beginning Readers) 2000.Book InformationISBN 9780679890638Author Mary Pope OsborneFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Random House USA...

As World War ll drags on, Susan sets out on a mission to cheer up her mum in this heartwarming wartime tale from award-winning historical fiction writer Tony Bradman. Susan is worried about her mum. She's struggling with long hours at her job...

From the bestselling author of Wonder comes White Bird: now a major film starring Ariella Glaser, Orlando Schwerdt, Bryce Gheisar, Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson.Sara Blum lives an idyllic life. But her world comes crashing down when the Nazi...

An enchanting take on the legend of King Arthur from Britain's best-loved children's author, Michael Morpurgo. 'There stood before me an ancient man swathed in a dark and tattered fleece, his long hair and beard matted with filth, his face...

Death Cloud is the first 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.The...

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...

Jack finally receives a coded message from his brother Max, possibly detailing his whereabouts. But duty calls, and Jack is whisked away to the sweltering savannah of Kenya before he can decipher it. Once there, a wise and kind Masai chief alerts Jack to...

The story of the only person to attempt to reach the North Pole by balloon, and the golden age of Polar Exploration. In August 1930 a Norwegian sloop sailing in the Arctic Ocean moored at a remote island. Here, the crew members found a body...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784618087Author Valeriane LeblondFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Y LolfaPublisher Y LolfaDimensions(mm) 230mm * 230mm * 10mm

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 ...

Friendship forms in the midst of war between a young German boy and a Russian bomber-dog, in this poignant and gripping historical adventure. East Prussia, Germany, 1945. War is raging across Europe, and as Russian soldiers close in across...

The Allied invasions of Sicily and the Italian mainland had been met with tenacious resistance by the Germans but the defence consisted for the most part of armoured units that were little different to those the British had faced in North Africa. But in...

Topher's amazing cat, Ka, has time-travelled again and left him yet another mysterious clue. Following his nose, Topher finds himself in Victorian London where disease is rife and the Thames is clogged with stinking sewage! There he discovers a plot to...

Discover two sides of history with the Time Travel Twins! Twins, Scarlett and Thomas, are learning about the Romans at school. So Grandad uses his time machine to send them back to Roman Britain. Scarlett finds herself in a Roman camp and is chosen...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781739222802Author Carl A MillerchipFormat PaperbackPage Count 76Imprint Camleigh PublicationsPublisher Camleigh PublicationsWeight(grams) 82gDimensions(mm)...

Some people think that museums are boring places full of glass cases, dust and stuff no-one cares about: wrong! In a hidden headquarters below the exhibits there's a gang ready to handle dangerous, spooky or just plain weird problems: the Museum Mystery...

The gates to Frost Hollow Hall loomed before us. They were great tall things, the ironwork all twisted leaves and queer-looking flowers. And they were very definitely shut.Tilly's heart sinks. Will's at the door of their cottage, daring her to come...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. Nominated for Arkansas Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award 2015 and Hawaii Nene Award and Indiana Young Hoosier...

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...

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...

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 *...

Buried amongst the treasures in Professor Brownstone's vaults, lie a humble collection of books. Filled with legendary stories from his ancestors, they tell of fearless fighters and unlikely heroes. Venturing into Greek mythology, this is the fourth...

Book Band: Brown - Ideal for ages 7+ A historical adventure set in Tudor times, perfect for fans of Terry Deary and Philip Ardagh's The Secret Diary series. Hal has a dream: to work as a gardener in King Henry's palace in Whitehall. But they say...

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!...

Queen of historical fiction Emma Carroll makes her Barrington Stoke debut with a powerful, evocative, and spine-tingling story of childhood on the brink of war. SUMMER 1914 When Fran uncovers a bone in the...

In this debut collection from an exciting new voice and contributor to Carcanet's New Poetries VII, Horrex explores Brexit, austerity, social housing, and our mental health crisis.Book InformationISBN 9781784109899Author Katherine HorrexFormat...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780995520523Author Kate CunninghamFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Reading RiddlePublisher Reading Riddle

The first book in a major new series: FUTURE HERO - featuring high-octane adventure, perfect for fans of Black Panther! Destiny is Calling... When Jarell discovers that the fantasy world he is obsessed with doodling...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781338317381Author Lauren TarshisFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Scholastic USPublisher Scholastic USWeight(grams) 68gDimensions(mm) 185mm * 132mm *...

Travel back in time and discover facts you never knew about dinosaurs and prehistoric life in this fourth instalment of The Secret Explorers.This group of brilliant kids come together from all four corners of the globe to fix problems, solve mysteries...

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...

Winner of the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2015, this is a beautiful piece of historical fiction told with heart and humanity.Winner of the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2015. "What kind of a girl steals the clothes from a dead man's back and runs off to join the army? A...

It is AD 79 and Mount Vesuvius has erupted, destroying Pompeii. Among the thousands of people huddled in refugee camps along the bay of Naples are Flavia Gemina and her friends, Jonathan the Jewish boy, Nubia the African slave-girl, and Lupus the mute...

Crazy capers abound in Ancient Rome! Croakbag the amazing talking raven tells the hilarious story of Perilus, the boy charioteer, his unpredictable family and Tiddles, the widdling elephant who's befriended them all. Another irresistible story for fans...

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...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781782701613Author Robert SwindellsFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Award Publications LtdPublisher Award Publications LtdWeight(grams)...

A beautiful hardback edition of Michelle Magorian's bestselling novel Goodnight Mister Tom. This edition has a stunning Puffin 'cloth' Classics cover design and gorgeous printed endpapers and is perfect for the family bookshelf.When the Second World War...

A beautifully illustrated story celebrating the poppy's history. Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman have teamed up with the Royal British Legion to tell an original story that explains the meaning behind the...