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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...

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...

Beautiful and full of adventure, Escape to the River Sea is Emma Carroll's compelling novel inspired by Eva Ibbotson's bestselling, classic masterpiece, Journey to the River Sea.'A joyously animal-packed adventure.' - Hilary McKay, Costa Award-winning...

The history and partnership of the Angles and Saxons are explored in this thrilling adventure about the trials and tribulations of their settlement in Britain. Written by bestselling author Tony Bradman, this coming of age tale is perfect for fans of...

The last of the Roman army have set sail and left Britain for ever, abandoning it to civil war and the threat of a Saxon invasion. Aquila deserts his regiment to return to his family, but his home and all that he loves are destroyed. Years of hardship...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838468705Author Nikki YoungFormat PaperbackPage Count 146Imprint Storymakers PressPublisher Storymakers PressWeight(grams) 136gDimensions(mm) 198mm *...

Life as a sailor must be so exciting! But as Maid of Honour to Queen Elizabeth, I would never be allowed to try out my sea legs (I am supposed to be a prim and proper lady, you see). At least, that's what I thought - until my fellow Maid of Honour, Lady...

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. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593119259Author Bill DoyleFormat HardbackPage Count 144Imprint Random House USA Children's BooksPublisher Random House USA Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9784910091167Author P J NicholsFormat PaperbackPage Count 514Imprint Brilliant Owl PressPublisher Brilliant Owl PressWeight(grams) 644gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

A TOP 10 CHILDREN'S FICTION BESTSELLER A beautifully illustrated full-colour tribute to King Charles III, published to mark his coronation - from the bestselling creators of There Once Is a Queen. There once was a boy who was going...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781845278366Author Gareth EvansFormat PaperbackPage Count 290Imprint Gwasg Carreg GwalchPublisher Gwasg Carreg GwalchDimensions(mm) 198mm * 128mm * 22mm

From the author of the Branford Boase long-listed debut The Whisperling, comes the next twist in the legacy.Gloucestershire, 1918.We whisperlings are the living voice for the dead. It's always been so. But not everyone likes it...Whisperling twin sisters...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781734155280Author Ben GartnerFormat PaperbackPage Count 262Imprint Crescent Vista PressPublisher Crescent Vista PressWeight(grams) 286gDimensions(mm) 203mm...

Return to the spellbinding magical world of the Hatmakers in this sweeping, epic and exciting new adventure on the high seas - perfect for fans of Nevermoor, A Pinch of Magic and Harry Potter.Cordelia Hatmaker has finally united the Maker families and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781939445032Author Neta JacksonFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Castle Rock Creative, IncorporatedPublisher Castle Rock Creative,...

It's the summer of AD 79 and Flavia Gemina and her friends, Jonathan, Nubia and Lupus, set sail for the Bay of Naples where they are going to stay with Flavia's uncle near Pompeii. Once they arrive, they are soon absorbed in a quest to solve a riddle...

Winnie Foster is in the woods, thinking of running away from home, when she sees a boy drinking from a spring. Winnie wants a drink too, but before she can take a sip, she is kidnapped by the boy, Jesse Tuck, and his family. She learns that the Tuck...

The Russian Revolution. Fairy tale, spy thriller, love story. One man's life during the last days of the Romanovs, beautifully imagined by award-winning author Marcus Sedgwick. Shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book Award. Set in the rich and...

Bestselling author Laura Wood brings the adventures of Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy to even more readers in this beautiful retelling of Louisa May Alcott's coming-of-age classic. Little Women, the charming story of the brave and resilient March...

Bron, an enslaved young Saxon, does the hard work that his master, the village blacksmith, would rather avoid. His reward is a lack of food and cruel jeers from other, non enslaved children in the village. But, unbeknown to all, war is brewing. And when...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781442472976Author BoothFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint McEl - Margaret K McElderry BooksPublisher McEl - Margaret K McElderry BooksWeight(grams)...

Sasha can see the future. But can she use her power to save her brothers and change their destiny? A stunning World War One anniversary edition of the mesmerising novel from award-winning author, Marcus Sedgwick. It is 1915, WWI. Seventeen-year-old Sasha...

Staying with her grandparents in the Scottish Highlands, Lara is fascinated by the rare white snowy owl her grandad has spotted flying nearby. And when she follows the beautiful bird into the woods, it leads her on a magical adventure... Transported a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780822599753Format PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Kar-Ben Copies LtdPublisher Kar-Ben Copies Ltd

A gripping fusion of action, revenge and Norse legend from award-winning author Dan Smith! 'Nothing is as it first appears in this gripping tale of survival.' OBSERVER 'Action, adventure, wolves, snow ... this...

Missing maids, suspicious teachers and a snow storm to die for... For a fearless girl called Justice Jones, super-smart super-sleuth, it's just the start of a spine-tingling first term at Highbury House Boarding School for the Daughters of Gentlefolk...

A fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 9+ years, with gorgeous Edwardian period detail. Perfect for fans of Chris Riddell's Goth Girl series, Enid Blyton and Robin Stevens's Murder Most Unladylike series. When a priceless...

The discovery of a long-lost carving sparks new friendships and unmasks a villainous plot in this captivating adventure from former Children's Laureate Wales Eloise Williams Lily and Tom travel the county with Ma Hawker, enthralling crowds...

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

A true story of two brothers and the war that changed everything. Michael Morpurgo's wonderful storytelling and Barroux's stunning artwork combine to tell the true story of Michael's uncles against the epic backdrop...

The Curse is changed. You'll never know. The truth is lost. The lie will grow. The year is 1726 and the Royal Sorcerer of England is on the hunt for those who are Magicborn. When Tempest is captured, she is taken to Kensington Palace alongside a boy like...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781570917660Author Cindy NeuschwanderFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Publisher Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Weight(grams)...

'Bah,'said Scrooge, 'Humbug.'But that was before he was presented with visions of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come, which gave him a whole new lease of life:'I am as light as a feather, I am as happy as an angel, I am as merry...

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...

A rollicking read-aloud and terrific "read-to-myself" story, full of complete with backmatter about Isabella's favorite women throughout history!A New York Times Bestseller!Just How Big Can a Little Girl Dream? Ask Isabella...She takes a wild ride-and...

Facts meet fiction in this exciting, intricate Victorian detective story!Jane Pinny has moved to the very grand Lytton House to be a Maid Of All Work. And being a Maid Of All Work means that she has to do... well, ALL the work, obviously! Cleaning,...

Packed with historical action-adventure, the eighth and final book in Chris Bradford's blockbuster Young Samurai series reaches a thrilling conclusion.The Shogun has deemed that any Christian or foreigner now discovered outside the bounds of an official...

It is late August 1939: Britain is on the brink of war, and preparations are under way to evacuate London's children to the countryside. When twelve-year-old Tilly and her best friend Rosy find out that they will not be able to take their beloved dog and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781734155235Author Ben GartnerFormat PaperbackPage Count 300Imprint Crescent Vista PressPublisher Crescent Vista PressWeight(grams) 327gDimensions(mm) 203mm...