War & Military

'I have two weeks. You'll shoot me at the end no matter what I do.' Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, Code Name Verity is a bestselling tale of friendship and courage set against the backdrop of World...

Could you be a detective? Do you love puzzles and mysteries? Do you see patterns where no one else does?In this book you can really put your problem-solving to the test as you work alongside characters from bestselling series, Murder Most Unladylike and...

As the brutal Second World War stretches on with no end in sight, life for ordinary Dutch people in the Nazi-occupied Netherlands is fraught with peril and hardship. There is very little to eat and the population lives under the constant threat of arrest...

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...

A fictionalised account of the real-life British soldier who let Hitler live in the First World War, and his attempt to put right his mistake - from a master storyteller 'Brilliant. Historical fiction at...

Yazan no longer goes to the park to play, and he no longer sees his friend who lives next door. Everything around him is changing. His parents sit in front of the television with the news turned up LOUD and Yazan's little red bike leans forgotten against...

A riveting story of adventure, danger and friendship for readers 11+, perfect for fans of Alex Rider and CHERUB.What would you risk for a friend you've never met . . . ?In 1960s Berlin the Wall is everywhere. It cuts through streets, parks, even houses...

Twelve-year-old Natsu and her family live a quiet farm life in Manchuria, near the border of the Soviet Union. But the life they've known begins to unravel when her father is recruited to the Japanese army, and Natsu and her little sister, Cricket, are...

Caught up in an alien war on a distant galaxy, Casey and her team are fighting for their lives - but which side should they be on? The second in an exciting and original debut sci-fi adventure trilogy for the gaming generation.Casey and hundreds of other...

A gripping story of power, protest and unlikely friendship for readers 11+, perfect for fans of Alex Rider and CHERUB.Second in a duology, set a generation after The Boy Behind The Wall.East Berlin, 1989.Thirteen-year-old Greta feels stifled by her...

'A thoughtful, profound, important book' Irish Independent'A realistic but hopeful look at two children's emigration' Publishers WeeklyPowerful and timely, To The Other Side explores the journey of two young refugee children in search of safety. Perfect...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award 2013.Book InformationISBN 9780547577319Author Linda Sue ParkFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Houghton...

A Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor BookAn award-winning, stunningly illustrated, sober depiction of war.A recipient of the prestigious Nami Concours prize, this remarkable book of striking, often surreal illustrations and sparse prose reveals the many sides...

An All-Ukrainian Best Book and winner of Goethe-Institut Best Book Design, this picture book is a powerful and uplifting introduction to the War in Ukraine from a child's perspective. The evening is long. It’s silent outside. We love silent. The most...

An exciting and original debut sci-fi adventure trilogy for the gaming generation, from a screenwriter, film critic and gamer.Fifteen-year-old girl gamer Casey Henderson is obsessed with smash-hit game SkyWake - and she's good at it, too. Little does she...

From the bestselling and award-winning A.M. Howell, author of The Garden of Lost Secrets and The House of One Hundred Clocks, comes a brand-new thrilling historical mystery of stolen treasure, friendship and deep courage set in the immediate aftermath of...

Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin begin to bravely build a secret underground library. Based on the author's own life experience and inspired by a true story, Nour's Secret Library is about...

From the former Children's Laureate and author of international phenomenon War Horse comes a moving tale celebrating the bright light of humanity surviving even in the darkest conflict.Travelling to the West Bank to witness first hand what life is like...

A powerful and timely story, exploring the journey of two young refugee children in search of safety. Perfect for opening up conversations about conflict and war, encouraging empathy and understanding. A young boy and his older sister have left home to...

Inspired by a true story, The Little War Cat is a moving tale of hope amidst conflict, written by debut author Hiba Noor Khan and beautifully illustrated by the astonishing Laura Chamberlain. The Little War Cat follows the story of a little grey cat who...

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

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...

A seal becomes a Navy SEAL in this children's adaptation of the #1 New York Times bestselling Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World by Admiral William H. McRaven.As Skipper the seal embarks on Navy SEAL training, he...

When Paul Buumer and his classmates join the army, nothing has prepared them for the death and destruction that they witness. Machine guns, huge artillery shells and poison gas create a nightmare world for these young men and their older comrades. For...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781636550640Author Oleksandr ShatokhinFormat HardbackPage Count 72Imprint Red Comet Press LLCPublisher Red Comet Press LLC

A Kirkus Best Book of 2021: A Best Picture Book for Starting ConversationsA USBBY Outstanding International Book of 2022A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of 2022War has come to the idyllic town of Rondo. Can three gentle but brave friends stop...

Jennifer A. Nielsen, award-winning author of A Night Divided and Rescue, artfully weaves together the stories of five kids living through World War I, each of whom holds the key to the others' futures ... if they are...

In the secretive DinoStrike facility, Lorcan trains Agnes, the smartest and most vicious of his velociraptor pack. An upcoming critical mission means Lorcan must quickly earn her trust and respect or risk chaos and destruction. Join Lorcan as he uncovers...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781945369612Author Sarah HovorkaFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Bucket FillosophyPublisher Bucket Fillosophy

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781945369452Author Sarah HovorkaFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Cardinal Rule PressPublisher Cardinal Rule PressWeight(grams) 336gDimensions(mm) 264mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780316324625Author Caroline HickeyFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint Little Brown and CompanyPublisher Little Brown and CompanyWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593463901Author Gretchen Brandenburg McLellanFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Viking Books for Young ReadersPublisher Penguin USAWeight(grams)...

Winner of the 2017 New York City Big Book AwardIn The Map of Good Memories, a young girl takes time to remember her home before her and her family must flee their war-torn city.Zoe had lived in the city since she was born. She knew every building, every...

Gorgeously illustrated and including two gatefolds that give us a panoramic jungle at war, The Tiger Who Would Be King is as entertaining as it is wise, as wry as it is passionate. Yoon's humorous images support this beautifully written text with wit and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781338620955Author Jennifer A NielsenFormat PaperbackPage Count 416Imprint Scholastic USPublisher Scholastic USWeight(grams) 272gDimensions(mm) 188mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780645186727Author Sam A BraidwoodFormat HardbackPage Count 34Imprint Sam BraidwoodPublisher Sam BraidwoodWeight(grams) 327g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781643883311Author Tristan Jacob FelinFormat PaperbackPage Count 30Imprint Aimee FelinPublisher Aimee FelinWeight(grams) 104g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781068507885Author Talula GreyFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Cozy PressPublisher Cozy PressWeight(grams) 100g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798990856400Author W G ReynoldsFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Snarky Cowboy PressPublisher Snarky Cowboy PressWeight(grams) 349g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781919627281Author F.J BeerlingFormat PaperbackPage Count 26Imprint Miss Potter LtdPublisher Miss Potter Ltd