Military & Wars

A gripping and heartfelt war story from Britain's best-loved children's author, Michael Morpurgo. Turned away by his own son, Cessie's long-lost grandfather finds himself in the place he fears most - a nursing home called Shangri-La. Only...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781951019075Author Scott PetersFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Best Day Books for Young ReadersPublisher Best Day Books for Young ReadersWeight(grams)...

A funny and incredibly moving new novel of our times by one of the most talented children's book authors working today, perfect for fans of Wonder, Frank Cottrell-Boyce or The Boy at the Back of the Class. Cymbeline...

From celebrated author and illustrator Gary Northfield comes the second adventure of this brilliant chapter book series.From the celebrated creator of Julius Zebra: Rumble with the Romans! comes a hilarious romp and mad-cap story set in Roman Britain,...

Aidan Chambers' Carnegie-medal winning novel is about love, discovery and betrayal. It is one of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first. Jacob, aged 17, is abroad on his own for the time, visiting his grandfather's grave at the...

A new edition of Michael Foreman's glorious anti-war picture book, featuring a message from the author and illustrator reflecting on the book's enduring relevance now and then.There was once a general who wished to be famous and rule all the land...One...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of ALA Notable Children's Books 1986 and Booklist Books for Youth Editors' Choice 1986.Book InformationISBN 9780394898612Author Harriet ZiefertFormat PaperbackPage...

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps _______________ This brand new, thrilling adventure from Terry Deary brings the closing days of the First...

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps ____________________ This exciting historical adventure brings the Second World War to life! World War...

1914: war has broken out across Europe and beyond. Nothing will ever be the same again for those caught up in the conflict. This collection of short stories explores how the First World War changed and shaped the lives of women forever. A courageous...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781250115058Author John BoyneFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Square FishPublisher Square FishWeight(grams) 181gDimensions(mm) 193mm * 132mm * 18mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780547577098Author Lois LowryFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Houghton MifflinPublisher Cengage Learning, Inc

A frog finds a beautiful flower and picks it for himself. When a mouse sees him with it, his jealousy overcomes him, and he swipes it. Frog s friends come to his aid and chase the mouse away. But before the frogs can celebrate, Mouse s friends return for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781648450495Author Color & LearnFormat PaperbackPage Count 104Imprint Lak PublishingPublisher Lak PublishingWeight(grams) 263g

Reluctant reader favourite Tony Bradman returns with a captivating historical tale inspired by the true story of Britain's Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. November 1920. The body of an unknown soldier is to be buried at Westminster Abbey. The war...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781951019488Author Ellie CroweFormat PaperbackPage Count 116Imprint Best Day Books For Young ReadersPublisher Best Day Books For Young ReadersWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Delaware Diamonds Award (Middle School) 2014.Book InformationISBN 9781250044174Author Sam AngusFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint St Martin's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Delaware Diamonds Award (Middle School) 2014.Book InformationISBN 9781250044174Author Sam AngusFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint St Martin's...

Introduced by bestselling author Roddy Doyle.Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton are alike in appearance, different in character and in love with the same woman. In the midst of the French Revolution, Darnay, who has fled to London to escape the cruelty of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for John Newbery Medal 2008.Book InformationISBN 9780547237602Author Gary D. SchmidtFormat PaperbackPage Count 264Imprint Clarion BooksPublisher Houghton...

'If you can imagine it, it exists ... somewhere.' The second incredible instalment of a spellbinding fantasy adventure from the bestselling, award-winning author of The Last Wild trilogy.It is 1984 and forty years since Simon, Patricia and Evelyn and...

The third book in this major series: FUTURE HERO - featuring high-octane adventure, perfect for fans of Black Panther! Destiny is Near... The land of Jarell's ancestors, is still not safe, and he must return...

A beautifully illustrated retelling of Victor Hugo's masterpiece.A wonderful introduction to Victor Hugo's epic tale of injustice, love and heroism in 19th century France. Marcia Williams retells one of the greatest novels of all time in her trademark...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780997924909Author Brandon PollardFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Rj Henry PublishingPublisher Rj Henry PublishingWeight(grams) 100gDimensions(mm)...

A thrilling and moving adventure story about evacuees in World War Two, perfect for readers of Goodnight Mister Tom'A compelling heart-warming story about three children in the Second World War - I loved it.' Jacqueline WilsonWhen war breaks out in...

Thrilling historical adventure set during the English peasants' revolt of 1381, by Paul Dowswell, the author of Auslander, and Wolf Children. It's 1381 and the king, Richard II, has imposed a new tax on the people. In the village of Aylesford, Tilda...

'If you can imagine it, it exists ... somewhere.' A spellbinding adventure from the bestselling, award-winning author of The Last Wild trilogy. 1945. They have survived the Blitz, but when Simon, Patricia, Evelyn and Larry step through a mysterious...

Alan Turing was one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. He created one of the first designs for a stored-program computer and is widely considered to be the father of computer science and artificial intelligence. During World War II,...

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...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780689841606Author Harry MazerFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Aladdin PaperbacksPublisher Aladdin Paperbacks

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 Front from the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781683052821Author Jupiter KidsFormat PaperbackPage Count 106Imprint Jupiter KidsPublisher Jupiter KidsWeight(grams) 263gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 6mm

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)...

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

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 Front from the...

Part of a stunning new design partnership between Puffin and the Imperial War Museum, this is an unforgettable story from the bestselling author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. This special edition features a foreword from Eoin Colfer. The day the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780553508857Author Mary Pope OsborneFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

An incredible, heart-wrenching sequel to E. Nesbit's Five Children and It, set on the eve of the First World War. The five children have grown up - war will change their lives for ever. Cyril is off to fight, Anthea is at art college, Robert is a...

You wake up in a dark room with no idea where you are. You are gagged and forced into a waiting truck. You have done nothing wrong. What would you do? Fourteen-year-old Ben travels to Pakistan on a school exchange programme. Ben and his Pakistani host,...