Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction
Sourcebooks, Inc Wishes and Wellingtons
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£15.29
Sourcebooks Young Readers Wishes and Wellingtons
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£999.99
Good & True Media Hope on the Nile: Volume 3
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£999.99
Good & True Media The American Dream of Braven Young
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£18.95
Plumleaf Press Endgame: The Secret Force 136
£18.14
Penguin Random House Australia Our Australian Girl: The Grace Stories
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£15.50
Tundra Books The Last Song
Book SynopsisLiving in Toledo, Spain, and raised a devout Catholic, Isabel cannot know her privileged life is about to unravel. The tolerant society she is used to has been turned upside down by the Spanish Inquisition and the Grand Inquisitor, Torquemada. Now even the walls have ears, and no one is immune to rumor, suspicion, a resentful servant, or a neighbor bearing a grudge. Still, Isabel feels safe from the burnings and torture. After all, her father is a respected physician in the court of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. Then Isabel is betrothed to an abusive man she thoroughly dislikes, and for the first time, her doting parents are united against her. The reason becomes all too clear when they reveal to her their family''s Jewish roots. By marrying their only child into a respected old Catholic family, they hope to protect her and dispel any suspicion that they have not always been devout Christians. Despite their efforts, Isabel''s father is arrested and tortured by the Inquisition, and it''s up to Isabel to concoct a desperate plan to save his life - and her own.
£9.49
Tundra Books The Bambino and Me
Book SynopsisIt''s 1927, and ten-year-old George Henry Alexander is full of the joys of summer: long days, warm nights and baseball, especially the greatest player in the game: Babe Ruth--the Bambino. When George''s parents surprise him with tickets to a game between his beloved Yankees and their rivals, the Boston Red Sox, he couldn''t be more excited. A real baseball game, and his first chance to see his hero in the flesh! But when the big day arrives, things don''t quite go according to plan. On what is supposed to be the best afternoon of his young life, George finds himself doing the one thing no true Yankees fan should ever do. He''s so low, he''d rather kiss a girl! How can he face his hero when he feels like the biggest traitor in the world? In this magical story that perfectly conjures 1920s New York and the nostalgia of childhood summers, an unexpected encounter shows George the value of never giving up.
£7.99
Tundra Books Emily of New Moon
Book SynopsisEmily Starr never knew what it was to be lonely--until her beloved father died. Now Emily's an orphan, and her snobbish relatives are taking her to live with them at New Moon Farm. Although she's sure she'll never be happy there, Emily deals with her stern aunt Elizabeth and her malicious classmates by using her quick wit and holding her head high. Things slowly begin to change for the better when Emily makes some new friends. There's Teddy Kent, who does marvelous drawings; Perry Miller, the hired boy, who's sailed the world with his father yet has never been to school; and above all, Ilse Burnley, a tomboy with a blazing temper. With these wonderful companions at her side and adventures around every corner, Emily begins to find her new home beautiful and fascinating--so much so that she comes to think of herself as Emily of New Moon. In this first volume of the celebrated Emily trilogy, Lucy Maud Montgomery draws a more realistic portrait of a young orphan girl's life on early twentieth-century Prince Edward Island.
£16.99
Tundra Books Emily of New Moon
Book SynopsisEmily Starr never knew what it was to be lonely--until her beloved father died. Now Emily's an orphan, and her snobbish relatives are taking her to live with them at New Moon Farm. Although she's sure she'll never be happy there, Emily deals with her stern aunt Elizabeth and her malicious classmates by using her quick wit and holding her head high. Things slowly begin to change for the better when Emily makes some new friends. There's Teddy Kent, who does marvelous drawings; Perry Miller, the hired boy, who's sailed the world with his father yet has never been to school; and above all, Ilse Burnley, a tomboy with a blazing temper. With these wonderful companions at her side and adventures around every corner, Emily begins to find her new home beautiful and fascinating--so much so that she comes to think of herself as Emily of New Moon. In this first volume of the celebrated Emily trilogy, Lucy Maud Montgomery draws a more realistic portrait of a young orphan girl's life on early twentieth-century Prince Edward Island.
£9.42
Tundra Books Emily Climbs
Book SynopsisEmily Starr was born with the desire to write. As an orphan living on New Moon Farm, she was able to face the difficult, lonely times more easily because of her writing. But now her tyrannical aunt Elizabeth won't let her go to high school in nearby Shrewsbury unless she stops. Not one word of fiction until she graduates. At first, Emily can't imagine a life without stories, but soon she comes to see her aunt's restriction as an opportunity to expand her writing skills. When she has some poems published and begins writing for the town's newspaper, it's the first step in her climb to success--and it brings with it the first hints of romance as well. Then Emily is offered a fabulous opportunity, and she must decide if she wants to change her life forever.
£13.49
Tundra Books Emily Climbs
Book SynopsisEmily Starr was born with the desire to write. As an orphan living on New Moon Farm, she was able to face the difficult, lonely times more easily because of her writing. But now her tyrannical aunt Elizabeth won't let her go to high school in nearby Shrewsbury unless she stops. Not one word of fiction until she graduates. At first, Emily can't imagine a life without stories, but soon she comes to see her aunt's restriction as an opportunity to expand her writing skills. When she has some poems published and begins writing for the town's newspaper, it's the first step in her climb to success--and it brings with it the first hints of romance as well. Then Emily is offered a fabulous opportunity, and she must decide if she wants to change her life forever.
£8.48
Tundra Books Emily's Quest
Book SynopsisEmily knows she's going to be a great writer. She's as certain of that as she is that she and her childhood sweetheart, Teddy Kent, will conquer the world together. But when Teddy leaves home to pursue his goal of becoming an artist at the School of Design in Montreal, Emily's world collapses. With Teddy gone and her dream of publishing her first novel in tatters, Emily agrees to marry a man she doesn't love. But can she really forget her feelings for Teddy? And will she ever regain her desire to write? This third and final volume of Lucy Maud Montgomery's celebrated Emily trilogy is a finely drawn study of a young woman coming to terms with love and her own ambition. In every detail, this mature novel by one of the world's best-loved authors captures the drama and confusion of a young life on the brink.
£17.99
Tundra Books Emily's Quest
Book SynopsisThe third and final volume of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s celebrated Emily trilogy, Emily’s Quest is a vigorously drawn study of a woman coming to terms with love and her own ambition. In no other novel did Montgomery explore more fully the beauty, complexity, and wonder of love. In every detail, this mature novel, by one of the world’s best-loved authors, captures the drama and confusion of a young life on the brink.Along with Emily of New Moon and Emily Climbs, Emily’s Quest is an honest and poignant portrait of a singular woman.
£8.54
Nimbus Publishing (CN) Evangeline for Young Readers
£11.88
Nimbus Publishing (CN) Prisoner of Warren
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£14.20
Nimbus Publishing (CN) Me & Mr. Bell
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£9.95
Nimbus Publishing (CN) A Halifax Time-Travelling Tune
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£20.66
Nimbus Publishing (CN) Piper
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£12.30
Nimbus Publishing (CN) Secrets of Sable Island
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£14.20
Nimbus Publishing Limited Sweetgrass
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£10.95
Nimbus Publishing Limited A Sure Cure for Witchcraft
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£13.33
Guernica Editions,Canada River
Book SynopsisRiver is the story of a fourteen-year-old girl who travels back in time, and across continents, encountering her maternal forbears when they were her age. From the Australian Outback, where she meets a young Aboriginal man, to racist, rigidly segregated South Africa during World War II, to the midst of a pogrom in Lithuania, and then all the way back to the Babylon of biblical times, Emily has deep encounters with the young women she meets, as well as with the history that shapes them -- and ultimately, the histories that have mysteriously and yet powerfully shaped her own soul.Trade Review"This surprising and moving book tells a poignant coming of age story while magically sailing along down the long flow of generations through the centuries. We see everything as in a Chagall painting: dark, romantic, wild, familiar yet strange, tinged with tragedy, yet buoyant and filled with grace. Beautifully written and imagined, River brings us face to face with the real and powerful meaning of family history." -- Amy Wilentz, author of Farewell, Fred Voodoo"River is a classic tale of longinga quest story that takes its young heroine on a magical journey backwards through time and across the globe. As young Emily tumbles mysteriously from one decade to the next, from Brooklyn to Melbourne, from South Africa to Lithuania, she meets a long line of strong female ancestors, and witnesses their trials and triumphs at moments that send their lives in astonishing and unpredictable directions. If you've ever wondered what your mother or grandmother or great-grandmother went through when she was young, this richly-imagined story travels the river of time to a past that shows us who we are now." -- Kate Manning, author of My Notorious Life"In the luminescent River, Shira Nayman brilliantly imagines a fourteen-year-old girl who is magically haunted and invigorated by the beautiful and brutal history of the world. Nayman takes the reader from contemporary Brooklyn to the Australian Outback to Biblical times, investigating what the history of a family truly means and how it endures. A breathtaking read." -- Jennifer Gilmore, author of the YA novel If Only
£15.15
Nimbus Publishing Ltd This Is It, Lark Harnish
Book SynopsisA historical middle-grade novel following a plucky thirteen-year-old hired girl in rural 1919 Nova Scotia, exploring grief and love, poverty and privilege, and family in all its forms, from the award-winning author of The Cammie Turple series.Lark Harnish, plucky and chatty and full of hope, is starting a new life. It's 1919 in rural Nova Scotia and at just thirteen years old, she has to leave her mother and siblings to go work at the McMasters house. Her father has died and her family desperately needs the money.She arrives expecting another version of her own family — bruised and saddened by the loss of a parent, but still full of love and laughter and stories. Instead she finds a family in tatters, with devastated adults raising sad and lonely children. When Lark barrels in with her big personality, she disturbs a long-held silence in the McMasters house. The well-being of Lark's family is on the line, and so are the hearts of the McMasters. Can Lark find her way in this new life, or are two families about to fall apart?In her newest historical middle-grade novel, celebrated author Laura Best brings another delightful group of characters to her readers, along with all the complexity of families finding hope in hard times.
£12.30
Nimbus Publishing Limited Out of the Dark
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£10.95
Nimbus Publishing Limited Levis Gift Pb
£10.83
O'Brien Press Ltd Resistance In a NaziOccupied Ireland Where Would
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£11.69
O'Brien Press Ltd Michael Collins: Hero and Rebel
Book SynopsisHero and leader. Loyal friend and formidable enemy. A man with a mission and a legend in his lifetime. This is the story of Michael Collins.
£11.23
O'Brien Press Ltd The Little Bee Charmer of Henrietta Street
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£14.32
O'Brien Press Ltd Lily Takes a Chance: A Lissadell Story
£14.84
Christian Focus Publications Ltd Joshua's Desert Diary
Book SynopsisWe don't know if Joshua kept a diary but if he did he would certainly have written about his people, the Israelites, as they made their way from Egypt to the Promised Land. Bite sized pieces of the account will help children learn about a crucial time in the history of the people of God. Well illustrated with cartoon type pictures.
£7.82
Alma Books Ltd Jack Fortune: And the Search for the Hidden
Book SynopsisAn orphan child full of mischief, Jack lives with his crotchety widow aunt in eighteenth-century England. His naughtiness knows no limits, and when one day he goes a step too far, Aunt Constance decides that she’s had enough: from now on, his bachelor uncle can take care of him. Uncle Edmund is in no way prepared for a boy with boundless energy and an impish streak – and anyway, he’s off to the Himalayas to search for rare plants! But Aunt Constance is absolutely determined, and Jack’s uncle has no choice – he will have to take the boy with him. What follows is a terrific adventure that will see Jack and his uncle – the most unlikely of all expedition teams – sail to India, cross the jungle and reach their mountainous destination, before returning to London to present their findings to the Royal Society. Along the way, Jack will finally come to terms with the great loss that has blighted his childhood years and discover, quite unexpectedly, that he and his late father have much in common.
£9.32
Frances Lincoln Ltd Black Ships Before Troy
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£21.24
Maverick Arts Publishing Ltd The Spacesuit: How a Seamstress Helped Put Man on the Moon
£18.04
Second Story Press Clara's War
£12.29
Flying Eye Books Skyward: The Story of Female Pilots in WW2
Book SynopsisThe year is 1927, and in America, England and Russia, three young girls share the dream of becoming pilots. Against the odds, these ambitious young trailblazers follow their hearts, enrolling in pilot school (some in secret) and eventually flying for their countries in World War II. Follow the adventures of these young female pioneers as they battle not only enemies in the skies but sexism and inequality in their own teams, and encounter legends like Jackie "Speed Queen" Cochran. Risking their lives countless times in feats of incredible bravery, the Women Airforce Service Pilots--WASPs--of the Second World War are honored in this beautiful story based on actual events, illustrated in Sally Deng's raw, dynamic style.Trade ReviewWinner, 2019 Outstanding Work of Creative Non-FictionChildren's Literature Council of Southern California"There’s excitement and bravery in each thread of the story, so beautifully told, against the historical backdrop of WWII and introduces us to the heroic stories of the real pilots who’ve inspired the story."—Association of Illustrators“Deng’s graphics vary from striking compositions reminiscent of WWII-era posters to dramatic views of soaring planes under enemy fire.”—Publishers Weekly"A fascinating read in terms of untold history – especially the heroic women of colour, who were flying life-threatening missions as well as combating racism on the ground."—Book Trust"The book provides important context for kids to understand the lengths that women had to go to in order to gain acceptance in the military."—American Scientist“Risking their lives countless times in feats of incredible bravery, the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) of the Second World War are honored in this beautifully illustrated and inherently fascinating story based on actual events and real people. Skyward is unreservedly recommended for family, school, and community library collections.”—Midwest Book Review
£20.40
Flying Eye Books Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx
Book SynopsisNow available in paperback, kids will love this exciting excavation of ancient Egyptian myths as they follow along with the clever Marcy on a quest to save her dad from the belly of the sphinx! Many years have passed since the tale of Arthur and the Golden Rope, and Arthur is now a world-famous adventurer. If only his daughter Marcy shared his enthusiasm for exploration. Determined to bring out Marcy's adventurous side, Arthur sets off to Egypt to bring back the legendary Book of Thoth. When Arthur doesn't return, Marcy must follow in his footsteps. Can she overcome her fears and rescue her father from the clutches of the great Sphinx?Trade ReviewNOMINATED FOR A RINGO AWARD IN BEST SINGLE ISSUE AND BEST PRESENTATION IN DESIGN CATEGORIES, WHILE AUTHOR JOE TODD-STANTON HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR BEST COVER ARTIST AND BEST COLORIST "A wonderfully charming mixture of myth and fairy tale."—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW“Todd-Stanton’s whimsical illustrations feature mazelike details chronicling Marcy’s quest throughout the book.”—School Library Journal"The genial, gentle tone of this light exploration of Egyptian mythology is beautifully matched by Todd-Stanton’s gorgeous, jewel-toned artwork.” —Booklist
£10.44
IFWG Publishing Australia Dream Weaver
£15.30
IFWG Publishing Australia Wordsmith: Volume 4
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£16.19
Guest Cottage Eat Rutabagas
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£9.50
Orange Frazer Press The Wright Twist
£14.25
Parkhurst Brothers Publishers Inc The Stable Boy: The First Witness Tells His Story
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£16.16
Fulcrum Inc.,US Captive of Friendly Cove: Based on the Secret
Book SynopsisNominee:2016 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, Best Adaptation from Another Medium2016 Harvey Award, Best Graphic Novel AlbumBased on John Jewitt’s journals, this artful book of historical fiction recounts an amazing slice of history After his ship is burned and his shipmates killed, John Jewitt lived as a captive of the Mowachaht Indians for three years on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Readers can follow Jewitt’s adventures in this graphic novel as he plies his skills as a blacksmith, saves the life of his only remaining crew member, and comes up with a strategy to free them both.Trade ReviewFeatured in The Washington Post's round up of debut books at the Small Press Expo 2015 "An entertaining and informative presentation of a true-life adventure that will be new to many. Recommended for fans of Gary Paulsen--esque survival stories and Pacific Northwest history"--Library Journal "In retelling Jewitt's story, Goldfield draws not only upon Jewitt's journals (kept in secret throughout his captivity), but also on other historical records, contemporary First Nations sources, and her own imagination. The result is a character-driven survival story--one in which Jewitt's genuine rapport with his captors conflicts with his unwavering desire to return home. The full-color illustrations (done by penciler Short, inker Dembicki, and colorist Keeling)...establish a strong sense of the time, the place, and Mowachaht culture. A respectful, leisurely paced work of historical fiction. (Graphic historical fiction. 12-18)" --Kirkus "The artwork is stunning, giving us a visual of the Island and the people, and what a wonderful way to experience the history and the geography. And the writing is a terrific example of creative nonfiction. The historical and cultural facts are true, but presented in a compelling story." --Maryann Writes blog "I learned a lot about the Mowachaht from the early 19th century, which was what I hoped for. That's as much due to Michael Short's images as to...Goldfield's words. She gives life to the story and tells it in a clear and compelling way. She's aided by impressive inks from Matt Dembicki and a gorgeous color palette from Evan Keeling that brings to the page very nicely the beauty of the Pacific Northwest." --Michael May's Adventure blog "Fans of graphic novels and real life stories plucked from the history books should be drawn to read Captive of Friendly Cove: Based on the Secret Journals of John Jewitt." --Mother Daughter Book Club blog "Have you read a graphic novel? If not, why not try this one or get it for a young adult reader you may know." --SlingWords blog
£20.66
Chooseco LLC Choose Your Own Adventure Spies: Harry Houdini
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£6.99
Chooseco LLC Choose Your Own Adventure Spies: Noor Inayat Khan
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£6.99
Chooseco LLC Choose Your Own Adventure Spies: Mary Bowser
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£6.99
Chooseco LLC Spies: Spy for Cleopatra
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£6.99
Commonwealth Editions Charlie on the M.T.A.: Did He Ever Return?
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£14.36
