Winner of the Jhalak Children's & YA Prize
Winner of the Indie Book Awards for Children's Fiction
Winner of the Week Junior Book Award for Older Fiction
Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Writing
'Safiyyah's War has the soul of a classic & the urgency of a story for our times. A tale of tolerance, unthinkable bravery, and heart-in-mouth true events. I loved this book' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave
'All at once, Safiyyah's War broke my heart and filled me with immense hope. With its unforgettable characters and exquisite storytelling, this really is an extraordinary book' - A F Steadman
'Safiyyah is a protagonist I was rooting for all throughout; a lovely, kind-hearted girl whose story filled me in turns with despair and joy. This book shines through with kindness and empathy at its very heart' - Nizrana Farook
'Luminous prose . . . a riveting read for children and adults alike' - New York Times
War comes to the streets of Paris and Safiyyah’s life changes for ever.
Her best friend’s family have fled, and the bombing makes her afraid to leave the mosque where she lives. But when her father is arrested by the Nazis for his secret Resistance work, it falls to Safiyyah to run the dangerous errands around the city.
It’s not long before hundreds of persecuted Jews seek sanctuary at the mosque. Can Safiyyah find the courage to enter the treacherous catacombs under Paris and lead the Jews to safety?
This history book describes the more gruesome side of the Stuart period. It tells why some Stuarts ate toads, snails and fleas, which king picked his nose and never washed his hands, and who wore fish on their feet. Facts about the revolting Roundheads and ghastly Guy Fawkes are given.
Terry Deary and Martin Brown s brilliant books about the nastiest periods in history have now with the help of some astounding actors been transformed into a series of audio extravaganzas. Featuring new, extra material not found anywhere in the books, these sound spectaculars are just as thrilling and spilling, funny and fast as their printed counterparts. Horrible Histories are guaranteed to bring you history with the nasty bits left in! The Frightful First World War gives you dire details of the dreadful war that affected everyone from peace-loving protestors (who fought even before the battles began) to the suffering soldiers in the muddy, bloody trenches. Find out about the horrors and hardships of the war that was meant to last four months...but ground on for four grim years. History has never been so horrible!
Top 50 Villains is packed full of foul facts and loathsome lists
all about vile villains. From gangs of gangsters to maniacs who massacre,
meet the biggest baddies in history and discover how they
tortured and terrified their way to the top. Find out whose savage
speciality was nostril-splitting, which evil emperor served up
guts in gold dishes, whose axe-murdering antics were turned into
a ballet and much more. It's all you need to know about villains
- all the gore and more!
The first in a brand new historical adventure series from million-copy-selling Caroline Lawrence, set in Roman Britain during the reign of the evil Emperor Domitian.
The year is AD 94. When the evil Emperor Domitian sends soldiers to seize his family's home in the middle of the night, twelve-year-old Juba must escape with his brother and sisters, and journey to distant Britannia on the edge of the known world.
His task: To avoid capture and death.
His quest: To find a safe haven in Britain.
His destiny: To save the children.
Brand new exciting Roman series from the bestselling author of THE ROMAN MYSTERIES, perfect for children studying at Key Stage 2. Historical locations featured in book 1 are Rome, Ostia, Londinium and Fishbourne.
The remarkable, true story of a slave who gained fame as a gladiator and led a revolt against Roman slave owners. Specially written for children growing in reading confidence. Accused of deserting the Roman army, Spartacus finds himself sold into slavery. When he is forced to join gladiator school, only one thing is on his mind - escape. With dramatic illustrations that bring the story to life. Includes a glossary, timeline, maps and internet links to recommended websites to find out more. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
Children will love following the Flavius family as they go shopping, visit the baths and watch a thrilling chariot race in this informative book about life in an Ancient Roman town. There are lots of scenes to explore and over 100 flaps to lift, revealing fascinating historical facts and delightful surprises, including flaps beneath flaps.
Welcome to the British Museum, home to Lottie Lipton: nine-year-old investigator extraordinaire!
When a collection of Roman treasures comes to the museum, Lottie, Uncle Bert and Reg discover the legendary code of the Ninth Legion's Golden Eagle.
Can Lottie and her friends break the code and find the treasure before a ruthless treasure hunter gets his hands on it?
Perfect for developing and newly confident readers, Lottie Lipton Adventures are packed with action, adventure and puzzles for the reader to solve.
Welcome to the British Museum, home to Lottie Lipton: nine-year-old investigator extraordinaire!
Lottie loves the British Museum's Great Library and all the beautiful books that fill it. But the money hungry Head Curator wants to sell all of the ancient books to the highest bider. The missing scroll of Alexandria is the only thing that can prove that the books must stay in the museum. Can Lottie, Great Uncle Bert and Reg the caretaker follow the clues and track down the missing scroll before it's too late?
Perfect for developing and newly confident middle grade readers, Lottie Lipton Adventures are packed with action, and puzzles for the reader to solve. Featuring a courageous heroine (with a hint of Indiana Jones about her), children will love these historical adventures.
