Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction
Capstone Global Library Ltd Sailing with Leif Eriksson
Book SynopsisIvar is tired of sitting on the sidelines making sails while other men experience adventure on the high seas. He decides to take matters into his own hands and stows away on Leif Erikson''s ship. Find out what adventures await Ivar and Leif on their expedition to explore new lands.
£9.80
Workman Publishing The Dire King: A Jackaby Novel
Book SynopsisIn the action-packed fourth book in the New York Times bestselling Jackaby series, a supernatural detective and his indispensable assistant, Abigail Rook, are plunged into the heart of an apocalyptic war between magical worlds.The fate of the world is in the hands of detective of the supernatural R. F. Jackaby and his intrepid assistant, Abigail Rook. An evil king is turning ancient tensions into modern strife, using a blend of magic and technology to push the earth and the otherworld into a mortal competition. Jackaby and Abigail are caught in the middle as they continue to solve mysteries in New Fiddleham, New England-like who's created the rend between the worlds, how to close it, and why the undead are appearing around town.At the same time, the romance between Abigail and the shape-shifting police detective Charlie Cane deepens, and Jackaby's resistance to his feelings for the ghostly lady of 926 Augur Lane, Jenny Cavanaugh, begins to give way. But before the four can think about their own futures, they will have to defeat an evil that wants to destroy the future altogether.The epic fourth volume in the New York Times bestselling Jackaby series features wry humor and a cast of unforgettable characters facing off against their most dangerous, bone-chilling foe ever.
£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Enigma Game
Book SynopsisWindyedge Airfield, Scotland. World War II. Louisa Adair, newly orphaned and shunned for her mixed-race heritage, has come here to the edge of the world to look after an old lady with a dark past. Jamie Beaufort-Stuart is a flight lieutenant whose squadron is posted to the airfield over winter. Ellen McEwan is a young woman held hostage by the German pilot who lands at Windyedge one wild stormy night carrying a terrible secret. Three young people desperate to make a difference in a war that has decimated their families, friends and country. When the means to change the course of history falls into their hands, how will they use it? And when the enemy comes looking for them, who will have the courage to strike back? A thrilling story of wartime secrets, international intrigue and wild courage from the award-winning author of Code Name Verity, with three young heroes you'll never forget.Trade ReviewA hugely enjoyable novel with an intriguing, page-turning plot * Guardian on THE PEARL THIEF *A total treat * Melinda Salisbury on THE PEARL THIEF *A romantic and acutely observed historical mystery * Metro on THE PEARL THIEF *The Enigma Game is a gorgeous, complex, layered story set chronologically between The Pearl Thief and Code Name Verity, but equally enjoyable as a standalone novel, with beautiful musings on discrimination, prejudice, war, family, and the secrets we hide - and reveal - throughout our lives -- A. O’Connell, Reviewer * NetGalley *Code Name Verity has built a reputation for being an outstanding example of historical fiction - and The Enigma Game looks likely to follow suit. Superb! -- O. Edmonds, Librarian * NetGalley *This is a very fine historical novel, with characters as alive as any you could hope to meet in fiction * Books for Keeps *The Enigma Game is meticulously researched and carefully crafted, combining the ingredients of friendship, intrigue and mystery that author Elizabeth Wein favours for her popular YA wartime adventures which began with the award-winning Code Name Verity in 2012 * Reading Zone *
£8.54
Image Comics Five Fists of Science (New Edition)
Book SynopsisTrue story: in 1899, Mark Twain and Nikola Tesla decided to end war forever. With Twain's connections and Tesla's inventions, they went into business selling world peace. So, what happened? Only now can the tale be told — in which Twain and Tesla collided with Edison and Morgan, an evil science cabal merging the Black Arts and the Industrial Age. Turn of the century New York City sets the stage for a titanic battle over the very fate of mankind. Now back in print, this new edition of the steampunk classic features new cover art by artists Steven Sanders.
£13.49
Portage & Main Press Pemmican Wars
Book SynopsisEcho Desjardins, a 13-year-old Métis girl adjusting to a new home and school, is struggling with loneliness while separated from her mother. Then an ordinary day in Mr. Bee’s history class turns extraordinary, and Echo’s life will never be the same. During Mr. Bee’s lecture, Echo finds herself transported to another time and place—a bison hunt on the Saskatchewan prairie—and back again to the present. In the following weeks, Echo slips back and forth in time. She visits a Métis camp, travels the old fur-trade routes, and experiences the perilous and bygone era of the Pemmican Wars.Pemmican Wars is the first graphic novel in a new series, A Girl Called Echo, by Governor General Award–winning writer, and author of Highwater Press’ The Seven Teaching Stories, Katherena Vermette.Trade ReviewIn this YA graphic novel, an alienated Métis girl learns about her people’s Canadian history. [...] A sparse, beautifully drawn story about a teen discovering her heritage. * Kirkus Reviews *Henderson’s realistic art and perfect pacing, particularly in the pages of wordless panels depicting Echo’s daily routine, highlight her silent nature and hint at the source of her unspoken sadness. Solitary teens are likely to strongly identify with Echo and look forward to more of her adventures. * Booklist *Vermette expertly juxtaposes the isolation of an aboriginal teen in the current day with the emphasis on working together in traditional Métis communities. Henderson’s artwork and Yaciuk’s colours help to emphasize the differences between the past and present, as gorgeous prairie panoramas in vibrant hues contrast with crowded, dingy hallways and buses. [...] This reviewer is eagerly awaiting the second volume of the series. -- Roseanne Gauthier * National Reading Campaign *Recognition is due Katherena Vermette’s collaborators on Echo – illustrator Scott B. Henderson and color artist Donovan Yaciuk. Because Echo speaks so seldom, it’s on the illustrations to convey key details about her life. And they do so with subtlety and grace! -- Jean Mendoza * American Indians in Children's Literature *Strong use of comics technique, a unique examination of a fascinating time of history, and the thoughtful narration by an aboriginal teen make this a must-read and a strong classroom or library choice. -- Meghann Meeusen * VOYA Magazine *...feelings of alienation, of loneliness, of not belonging, either at home or at school, are experienced by both genders and those teens – male or female - who eat their lunch alone and wander the halls without friends will understand Echo's plight. Recommended. -- Joanne Peters * CM Magazine *The carefully constructed panels and sparse, meaningful dialogue skillfully remind us the past is never truly in the past but constantly living with us in the present. A Girl Called Echo is a series to watch. -- Alicia Elliott * THIS Magazine *
£15.19
Portage & Main Press Red River Resistance
Book Synopsis Echo Desjardins is adjusting to her new home, finding friends, and learning about Métis history. She just can’t stop slipping back and forth in time. One ordinary afternoon in class, Echo finds herself transported to the banks of the Red River in the summer of 1869. All is not well in the territory as Canadian surveyors have arrived to change the face of territory, and Métis families, who have lived there for generations, are losing access to their land. As the Resistance takes hold, Echo fears for her friends and the future of her people in the Red River Valley. Trade ReviewThis informative and captivating sequel to Pemmican Wars... seamlessly brings readers back into Echo’s time-traveling adventures as the teen travels to some of the most tumultuous moments in Canadian Indigenous history. * Booklist *The more time I spend with this book, the more I appreciate the author's and the illustrator's & colorist's craft...Recommended -- Jean Mendoza * American Indians in Children's Literature *The historical content of Red River Resistance offers a valuable perspective on a critical event in western Canadian history. Teachers of Social Studies and Canadian History will find it a worthwhile supplemental resource, and adolescent readers who connected with Echo in Pemmican Wars will be interested to see how she is faring. * CM Association *Selected for The best Canadian comics of 2018 * CBC Books *Selected for the Best Books for Kids & Teens reading list * The Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) *
£15.19
Portage & Main Press Amo's Sapotawan
Book Synopsis? Starred selection for CCBC''s Best Books for Kids & Teens 2023! Rocky Cree people understand that all children are born with four gifts or talents. When a child is old enough, they decide which gift, or mithikowisiwin, they will seek to master. With her sapotawan ceremony fast approaching, Amo must choose her mithikowisiwin. Her sister, Pisim, became a midwife; others gather medicines or harvest fish. But none of those feel quite right. Amo has always loved making things. Her uncle can show her how to make nipisiwata, willow baskets. Her grandmother can teach herhow to make kwakwaywata, birchbark containers and plates. Herauntie has offered to begin Amo's apprenticeship in making askihkwak, pottery. What will Amo's mithikowisiwin be? Which skill shouldshe choose? And how will she know what is right for her?
£999.99
Curio Creative Cryptic Spaces: Book One: Foresight
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£16.15
Austin Macauley Publishers LLC The Words of Curly McGee
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£13.29
Twisted Key Publishing, LLC Ava & Carol Detective Agency: The Eye of God
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£11.12
Twisted Key Publishing, LLC Ava & Carol Detective Agency: The Crown Jewels
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£11.12
BHC Press Alina: A Song For the Telling
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£17.05
BHC Press Alina: A Song For the Telling
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£7.46
Teacher Created Materials, Inc The Day the Towers Fell
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£9.47
Teacher Created Materials, Inc Secrets of a Time Jumper
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£9.47
Teacher Created Materials, Inc Ride Across Time
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£9.47
Teacher Created Materials, Inc The Adventures of Mark Twain
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£9.47
Teacher Created Materials, Inc Mary Shelley s Monster
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£9.47
Teacher Created Materials, Inc Side-Tracked
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£9.47
Page Street Publishing Co. Prayer for Vengeance, A
Book SynopsisIn a city besieged by monsters and ruled by her perfect sister, plus-size sixteen-year-old Gia grows up desperate to prove her worth. As the powerful temple leader Ennio makes Gia the target of his affection, he uses her to overthrow her sister, and asks Gia to rule at his side. When Ennio turns her sister and any dissenters to stone, Gia turns her sword against him - and he traps her in stone, too. Centuries later, autistic Milo lovingly tends Gia’s statue. He hopes to earn a place in the temple of Ennio, the immortal protector. When Milo’s prayers free Gia from Ennio’s curse, she awakens to a world that worships the man who betrayed her. Now she must break the city’s faith in Ennio and avenge her sister. Even if she has to kill his followers to do it. Even if she must hunt the boy who woke her.
£14.39
Koehler Books Stars of Wonder: A Children's Christmas Adventure
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£11.35
Frost Anderson Spy's Mask
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£22.49
Strategic Book Publishing The Best-Laid Plans: A Maps and Chipper Adventure
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£9.68
Black Rose Writing Ancient Dreams
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£8.21
Tourmaline & Quartz Publishing The Alchemyst's Mirror
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£11.99
Faithful Stories Limited Daniel Dinosaur's Dilemmas
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£12.99
Groundwood Books Words Matter
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£14.64
Floris Books A Secret Diary of the First World War:
Book SynopsisWhat was the First World War really like? Step into the boots of 14-year-old soldier James Marchbank and find out.Inspired by the real-life diary of a Scottish boy soldier, each easy-to-read chapter mixes James's story with timelines, letters, diagrams and illustrations to create a fact-tastic account of the First World War, which is both fun and emotionally engaging for younger readers.Why was rat hunting a popular hobby in the trenches?How did parachuting pigeons help win the war?Why would a really good friend rub whale oil on your feet?What did it feel like to be a teenager at war?Take a journey through time and discover all the most important and incredible bits of the First World War.A Secret Diary of the First World War is the first in a new brilliant series, which blends together intriguing facts and fascinating fiction to bring the most exciting, gruesome and crucial moments of Scottish history alive for young readers.Trade Review'This short, accessible and extremely informative read deserves a place in the library of every school in the country... Essential reading for every Scottish pupil.'-- Simon Lamb, North of Scotland Newspapers'A Secret Diary of the First World War is inspired by an actual account of a teenager who fought on the Western Front. Gill Arbuthnott has used his story to make the Great War more accessible to younger readers... He kept a diary and Gill has used it as the basis for her book which also includes blocks of explanation to help modern readers. The book is illustrated by Darren Gate in a very engaging style. I'm very glad to have this book and I'll certainly add it to my collection... This is a book that deserves to be read.'-- Jane Sandell, Young People's Librarian at Moray Council
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Mark of the Horse Lord
Book Synopsis'Take my place, Phaedrus, and with it, take my vengeance . . .'Phaedrus the gladiator wins his freedom after years of bloody battles in the arena. Soon he finds himself riding north towards the wilds of Caledonia on a strange mission. He is to assume the identity of Midir, Lord of the Horse People, to seek vengeance against the treacherous Liadhan, who has usurped the throne.Ahead of him lies more adventure and more danger than he had ever known in the arena . . .Trade ReviewAn exciting adventure * Surrey Advertiser *To my mind, one of the best-ever historical novelists for children - her books gripped me as a child and still continue to do so with her vivid evocation of period and character * Parents in Touch *
£10.79
Greenhill Books The Seventh Handmaiden
Book SynopsisDarya does not remember how she came to be a slave or who she was before she was bought by an army captain for his motherless daughter in the ancient Persian city of Susa. Protected and nurtured by the housekeeper and her daughter, Darya has as good a life as a slave can have, even acquiring the rare skill of reading and writing, which she learns alongside her young mistress. When the captain dies and the household is broken up, this skill proves to be her lifeline. She becomes the seventh handmaiden to the mysterious Esther, who is being housed at the Royal Palace while in contention to be King Xerxes' new Queen. However, life in Ancient Persia is precarious for women and outsiders, wherever they are in the hierarchy. When the King appoints a new Prime Minister called Haman, Darya and Esther are drawn into his murderous conflict with the Judean community and Mordechai, their leader, who lives just outside the palace gates. In a world of discord and uprising, Darya seeks to fix the world around her and protect her friends, while also trying to unravel the mysteries surrounding who she is and how she came to be a slave. As she grows from childhood to womanhood, she grapples with her own identity, her aspirations and desires, and begins to understand the true meaning of both slavery and freedom.
£9.49
Headline Publishing Group Full Throttle
Book SynopsisIn a world powered by steam, a young girl takes on the establishment along with her one-of-a-kind petrol engine.
£7.59
O'Brien Press Ltd Chasing Ghosts: An Arctic Adventure
Book SynopsisFrancis Crozier, second-in-command to Sir John Franklin, is arctic-bound withHMS ErebusandTerror, in search ofthe fabled North-West Passage. In Derry, Ann and brother William are convinced that the spirit of their dead sister Weesy is haunting them. An enthralling novel based on real events.
£8.54
New Generation Publishing Soldier
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£9.36
Zoetrope Books The Titanic Tunnel: 2022
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£7.99
Hachette Children's Group The Roman Mysteries: The Gladiators from Capua:
Book SynopsisMarch AD 80. In Rome, the Emperor Titus has announced that there will be a hundred days of games to open his new amphitheatre (now known as the Colosseum). Flavia, Nubia and Lupus take this opportunity to go to Rome and search for their missing friend, Jonathan. Their search leads the young detectives straight to the games, where they must face wild beasts and gladiators to accomplish their mission.Trade Review'As always with Caroline Lawrence, the research is impeccable and the ancient Rome she depicts is very real.' -- Elizabeth Hawksley HISTORICAL NOVELS REVIEW
£6.99
Hachette Children's Group The Roman Mysteries: The Colossus of Rhodes: Book
Book SynopsisAnxious to solve the mystery of whether his mother is still alive, and keen to follow his uncle's dying wish, Lupus and his friends sail to the island of Rhodes, site of one of the seven wonders of the ancient world - and base of a criminal mastermind!Trade Review'the usual appealing mix of mystery, history, humour, myth and adventure... keeps up the momentum of this excellent series.' -- Rowan Stanfield ACHUKA
£6.99
Hachette Children's Group The Roman Mysteries: The Enemies of Jupiter: Book
Book SynopsisJonathan's father, Doctor Mordecai, is summoned to Rome to help the plague victims. The four young detectives are wanted too, as the Emperor Titus believes that they can find the mysterious enemy who seeks Rome's destruction.Can the friends prevent disaster? And what is Jonathan's secret mission?Trade ReviewImmensely readable * TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT *The story is so well paced and involving that you don't realise just how much information you are absorbing * SCHOOL LIBRARIAN *
£6.99
Hachette Children's Group The Roman Mysteries: The Man from Pomegranate
Book SynopsisSeptember AD 81. Flavia and her friends learn of the mysterious and sudden death of the Emperor Titus. Was his death natural? Or was it murder? As the four detectives investigate this mystery, they little dream how much their lives - as well as the future of Italy - will be changed as a result.Trade ReviewThis book is both educational, yet pulls no punches in describing the violent and gory times that were Ancient Rome * NEWBOOKS MAGAZINE *
£6.99
O'Brien Press Ltd Spirit of the Titanic
Book SynopsisThe ghost of fifteen-year-old Samuel Scott moves restlessly aboard the Titanic as she sails to her doom in 1912. An eyewitness to the final days in the lives of rich and poor, crew and passengers, this is Samuel's story
£8.54
O'Brien Press Ltd Arrivals: How long can a secret be kept?
Book SynopsisWhen teenager Ciara Farrelly visits her dead grandfather's Ontario home she uncovers a secret from his childhood. Back in 1928, twelve-year-old Mike Farrelly made friends with Wilson, a lonely, rich boy whose family had emigrated from Ireland, and Lucy, a feisty Ojibwe girl from a local reservation. The three spent the bright, warm summer holidays having adventures together. But then a murder was committed, and Mike, Wilson and Lucy found themselves in danger. Suddenly, they had to trust each other, not only with their secrets, but with their lives… Follow their story with Ciara as she traces its echo down the years – and find out what really happened one summer, long ago.Trade Reviewwill appeal to readers who enjoy mystery and adventure -- School Librarian MagazineI liked the story … it was well written -- The History Show, RTE Radio 1fans of history aged 9 and upwards will adore … Arrivals by Brian Gallagher about Irish emigrants in Canada … may be his best book yet -- irishtimes.coma tale of loyalty and discovery, and of how learning about other people can teach you a lot about yourself! -- CBI Recommended Reads 2016[Brian Gallagher is] one of Ireland’s finest authors of historical fiction for any age, and in our opinion criminally underrated … Gallagher is a consummate storyteller, the characters are brilliantly brought to life, the writing is perfectly pitched and the story rockets along making this an exciting and page turning read for any child with an interest in history or just a love of adventure -- gobblefunked.coma very special time-slip story, dealing with youthful class and racial tensions … a fast-paced, moving story … a rattling good yarn -- Historical Novel Society Reviewthe story of the friendship at the heart of the novel is well told and thoroughly convincing. The setting is fascinating and well realised too, conveying a real sense of the excitement of the late 1920s and of the looming changes to society. Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart are the new superstars, old assumptions about class, status and even race are just beginning to be questioned. The children’s friendship allows the author to explore these issues, and religious intolerance too, but it is done subtly and as part of the story -- Books for Keepsthe dual narration adds to the tension in this fine story, which also shines a light on Irish attitudes to the British empire -- Irish Examiner
£8.54
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Lady Grace Mysteries: Assassin
Book SynopsisMy name is Lady Grace Cavendish, and I'm Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's favourite Maid of Honour. Everyone thinks growing up at the Royal Court is all parties and feasts and jewels - but mysterious, dangerous things always seem to happen! And because I am small and smart and very good at sneaking around, the Queen has made me her very own special secret investigator.Last night was the Valentine's Ball, and I was supposed to pick a suitor there (boring!). But later on, one of them was found dead - with a dagger in his back! And it's up to me to solve the mystery and find the killer . . .Trade ReviewA gripping historical thriller * Sunday Times *The book truly catches the feel of the royal court and the unpredictable plot leads the reader on many wild goose chases * The Times *A wealth of historic detail * INIS (Children's Books Ireland) *The personal narrative, written with great attention to the details of Court life, is a fascinating and exciting read. * Sunday Tribune (Dublin) *The reader is quickly drawn into the intrigue and chilling atmosphere of court life. * Primary Times: Hampshire *
£10.46
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Lady Grace Mysteries: Haunted
Book SynopsisThe Queen and her Maids of Honour are spending the summer at a nobleman's estate, where a new manor house is being built. But the work has to stop when a mysterious spook appears. Could the ghost of a murdered Earl be haunting the site of his death? Grace begins to investigate and finds that there are many rumours about the ghost - and uncovering the truth could be dangerous . . .Trade ReviewAn excellent series * Through the Looking Glass *The reader is quickly drawn into the intrigue and chilling atmosphere of court life * Primary Times *A gripping historical thriller * The Sunday Times *
£10.44
Chicken House Ltd The Secrets Act
Book SynopsisCodebreaker. Friend. Spy? A thrilling, nail-biting YA mystery with themes of friendship, loyalty, secrets, and a dash of romance. 'The appealing setting, nuanced and flawed heroines and engaging plot make this a gripping read' THE IRISH TIMES 'A tense and gripping period piece.' CHRIS SOUL 'Absolutely brilliant' FIONA SHARP, Waterstones Bookseller Wartime. Pearl and Ellen work at top-secret codebreaking HQ, Bletchley Park. Pearl is the youngest. A messenger at sixteen, she’s untidy, lively, bright, and half in love with the wrong boy, Richard. Her circle of friends overlaps with his – the dashing young men on their motorcycles who courier the secrets that Bletchley deciphers. Ellen is a codebreaker. Reserved, analytical and beautiful. She never expected to get close to a girl like Pearl – or fall for a chap like Dennis. But when tragedy strikes, their logical world is upended, with both friends caught in a spy plot that rocks the very heart of the war effort. Who can they turn to now? Who can they trust? And above all, can they unmask the traitor in their midst before it’s too late? Follows two young women, Pearl and Ellen, who are recruited to work at Bletchley Park during the Second World War Set in atmospheric 1940s England, The Secrets Act also explores serious historical themes Perfect for fans of Code Name Verity
£999.99
Book Guild Publishing Ltd I Am Lydia
Abandoned as a baby, Lydia is raised a Spartan princess; training alongside boys, in the Spartan tradition, she grows strong and is an expert rider and archer and talented inventor. Joining the army as a mounted archer, she competes in the Olympic Games, and forms an all-female squadron called the Myrmidons. When the most powerful warrior in the world and recently crowned king of Macedon, Alexander, shows an interest in Lydia’s elite squadron for his army, Lydia agrees to join on the condition that Sparta is safe from his empire-building ambitions. Lydia rides to war in Persia with her Myrmidons and childhood friend, Lysander, by her side. However, through the bloody combat and sieges that follow, Lydia must face up to the fact it’s not just battles she must manage. She can take on any foe; but what can Lydia do when confronted with intense and hopeless love?
£8.54
Silver Frog Press Beyond the Longcase Clock
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£16.99
St. Augustine Academy Press The Camp by Copper River
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£11.79
Lion's Quill Press Umbertouched
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£10.49
ELM Grove Publishing Past Secret Present Danger: What Deadly Secrets
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£14.99
