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Mika is not your average twelve-year-old-and she's about to prove it. It's 1880, and in the frigid city of Stockholm, death lurks around every corner. Twelve-year-old Mika knows that everyone in her orphanage will struggle to survive this winter. But...

Fourteen-year-old Ahmed is stuck in a city that wants nothing to do with him. Newly arrived in Brussels, Belgium, Ahmed fled a life of uncertainty and suffering in Syria, only to lose his father on the perilous journey. Now Ahmed's struggling to get by...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781416967965Author Ellen HowardFormat PaperbackPage Count 164Imprint AladdinPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 216gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 9mm

A frozen palace and a sparkling secret - an epic Russian adventure awaits! Anna Orlov might be the luckiest girl in the world. She is the daughter of a Russian Count and lives in a beautiful snowbound palace that is home to a menagerie of...

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+ _______________ Stories of the Second World War on the Home...

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...

From million-copy bestselling author Liz Kessler comes the powerful new landmark World War II novel for fans of Michael Morpurgo and Phil Earle. When Liv finds a secret box from her grandmother's childhood she uncovers an extraordinary war-time story of...

A thrilling Gothic tale from the author of Our Castle by the Sea, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. 'Told in deft and luminous language, The Ghost of Gosswater is storytelling at its very best...

A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen's classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout.Fanny Price is one of nine children, and her family are very poor. So when a distant relative offers to take her in - giving her...

Julia Golding's award-winning adventure series is perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Katherine Woodfine and Robin Stevens. This Modern Classics edition features special bonus material. Winner of the Waterstones...

A brand new edition of a Terry Pratchett classic - set in Victorian London, and starring cunning but kind Dodger, as he sets off on a whirlwind adventure through the city streetsTHE SEWER IS DODGER'S WORLD . . .He hunts treasure there - coins and jewels...

On a spring morning, neighbors Valentina Kaplan and Oksana Savchenko wake up to an angry red sky. A reactor at the nuclear power plant where their fathers work - Chernobyl - has exploded. Before they know it, the two girls, who've always been enemies,...

My Story: Blitz is a thrilling wartime tale about two siblings evacuated to Wales. It's 1940, and with London under fire Edie and her little brother are evacuated to Wales. Miles from home and missing her family, ...

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...

Fact meets fiction in this thrilling story of 18th century smuggling and intrigue!Kitty Cask is a smuggler's daughter. In the Cornish coastal village of Minnock, Kitty and her family make their living as "free traders" - secretly bringing contraband...

'Absolutely stunning... Real emotional depth alongside a fast-paced plot. Fantastic' A F Steadman An amazing and captivating, curl-up-on-the-sofa debut about a magical frost fair and the lasting power of...

Third in a new historical adventure series from million copy selling Caroline Lawrence, set in Roman Britain during the reign of the evil Emperor Domitian.Eleven-year-old Ursula is happily learning to be a Druid in the woods of Britannia. But then she is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780394896748Author Emily LittleFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Random House USA IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 102gDimensions(mm) 229mm...

Lissadell House, 1915 In the Big House, life is changing for young housemaid, Lily, and her group of friends. Maeve de Markievicz, daughter of the famous Countess will soon be going away to school in England. What will this mean for the friendship...

The first book in a hilarious and exciting new series, from the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize!John Drawbridge has moved to Widemoat Castle to learn to become a knight. And there is a LOT to learn. . . How to charge with a lance on horseback...

This gorgeously designed retelling of The Nutcracker will make the perfect Christmas present for ballet fans everywhere! In snow white covered St. Petersburg, young dancer Stana's dreams have finally come true - she has been chosen to play the lead role...

Nominated for the 2020 CILIP Carnegie MedalBridie lives on the remote Scottish island of Tornish, the youngest of three sisters. Although she loves her island, with its wild seas and big skies, she guiltily nurses a secret dream of flight - to America...

Fascinating fictional retelling of the events that led to the tragedy of the Titanic, based on documents from the National Archives and written by bestselling author Tony Bradman and his son Tom. A Belfast boy is terrified of getting a job in the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781733633550Author Nicolas JeterFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Bushel & Peck BooksPublisher Bushel & Peck Books

Step back in time to seventeenth-century Paris with Therese, a talented young girl who lives and works at the Gobelins Manufactory, where Europe's greatest artisans make tapestries and luxury objects for King Louis XIV. Even though girls are not trained...

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps ____________________ AD 64 Rome is a frightening place. But little does Christian slave girl Mary realise...

When Mick rescues an injured baby jackdaw in the park, little does he know that the bird is about to change his childhood for ever. Jacko soon recovers, and Mick teaches him how to fly. It’s not long before Jacko becomes a beloved member of the...

Margaret Thursday, the unforgettable heroine of Thursday's Child stars in this classic children's adventure from Noel Streatfeild, the beloved author of Ballet Shoes. When Margaret Thursday lands a role as a child...

A gripping and moving novel by one of the world's best-loved writers for children.From much-loved author Shirley Hughes comes a thrilling World War II novel for children aged 10 and up. It is 1944 and Florence, Italy, is occupied by Nazi German forces...

The mega-bestseller that launched a global phenomenon is back - now as a graphic novel! Minutes before she died Grace Cahill changed her will, leaving her descendants an impossible decision: "You have a choice...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780689865428Author N. C. WyethFormat HardbackPage Count 64Imprint Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersPublisher Simon & Schuster

Sophie must play the role of the Clockwork Queen in order to free her father in this page-turning historical adventure from Cogheart author Peter Bunzl. Chess prodigy Sophie Peshka inherited her love of the game from her grandmaster father...

One of the most iconic characters in children's literature Herge's classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children's books. These highly collectible editions of the original...

The further adventures of Lily: life as a maid in Lissadell House is always interesting, but with her friendship with Maeve under strain, a war in Europe starting and uncertainly about her future, she needs all her wits about her! This latest installment...

In 1849, the Thomas Arbuthnot set sail for Australia. Onboard were 194 Irish girls. I heard the emotion in Sarah's voice as she asked, 'Will we ever come back?' 'Come back where?' 'Home,' said Sarah. 'Do you think we will ever see Ireland...

_______________ A brilliant debut historical adventure from writer and comedian Iszi Lawrence, perfect for fans of Emma Carroll, The Princess and the Suffragette, and Opal Plumstead. _______________ The story of the suffragettes with the Jiu...

This atmospheric thriller, full of daring stunts and sinister villains, is perfect escapism for 9+ readers.Mouse, a foundling, loves her pieced-together family at the Moth Theatre fiercely. When their leading man, Walter, is wrongly arrested for murder,...

Meet some of Scotland's most spectacular women in this inspiring collection of biographies written for young people. From authors to athletes, scientists to singers, queens to campaigners, this diverse collection of women have influenced the world in...

The third title in this breakout new detective series, from the author of the spine-tingling Scarlet and Ivy series. When a large diamond goes missing from Silvershell Manor, who better to get to the bottom of the...