'A hugely entertaining mystery' – Fiona Noble, The Bookseller Children's Previews 'One to Watch'
Greenwich, London, 15th February 1894.
Luna thinks that an evening at her aunt's butterfly club sounds deathly boring.
But it turns out that the meeting, held in the Butterfly Room at the Greenwich Observatory, is not at all as Luna expects. The Butterfly Club is a society with an unusual secret . . . they use time travel to plunder the future for wonders.
Together with her friends, Konstantin and Aidan, and a clockwork cuckoo, Luna boards the Time Train. The gang travel to 1912 and find themselves aboard a great ship travelling from Southampton to New York. They locate a man called Guglielmo Marconi and his new invention: the wireless radio. But as the ship heads into icy waters, they discover its name:
The RMS TITANIC
Can Luna and the boys save Marconi and his invention from the doomed ship?
Can they get the radio back home to the Butterfly Club?
And how will their actions change the rest of time?
*2015 RED HOUSE CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD SHORTLISTED AUTHOR*
A brand new animal adventure for 8+ readers set during World War One from classic-in-the-making and bestselling author, Megan Rix. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo and Sarah Lean.
Two friends, fighting their way home . . .
SHANTI and her calf TARA are beautiful circus elephants.
HARVEY is the faithful old collie who leads the show.
In war they will perform their most death-defying trick yet.
When the First World War seizes Europe, Cullen's Circus is forced to close. The men are sent to fight and the animals are torn apart from their keepers, and each other. But while Shanti must help on a farm, it's little Tara who faces a far worse fate. . .
Separated too soon from her mother, Tara's life is in danger. Only old, brave Harvey can bring them back together. And so side-by-side, dog and elephant set out on an extraordinary journey across the English countryside - but can the unlikely friends find Shanti in time?
Praise for Megan Rix:
'If you love Michael Morpurgo, you will enjoy this' Sunday Express
'A moving tale told with warmth, kindliness and lashings of good sense that lovers of Dick King-Smith will especially appreciate' The Times
'Every now and then a writer comes along with a unique way of storytelling. Meet Megan Rix . . . her novels are deeply moving and will strike a chord with animal lovers.' LoveReading
'A perfect story for animal lovers and lovers of adventure stories' Travelling Book Company
Also available by Megan Rix:
The Great Escape, The Victory Dogs, The Bomber Dog, A Soldier's Friend and The Hero Pup
Who was William the Conqueror and how did he invade Britain? Discover all about the Battle of Hastings, including the ships, soldiers and archers needed for William to defeat King Harold. And find out how the king's defeat changled Medieval England forever.
STORIES OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR tells the story of 1914-1918 through the experiences of twelve children and young people. From the efforts on the Home Front in both Britain and Germany, to the young soldiers in the trenches at the Western Front and from the horrors of Gallipoli to the naval battle of Jutland.
Cedric Thatchbottom can’t wait to train as a squire, serving Sir Percival the Proud – a knight famed throughout the land for his glorious deeds. But this famous knight isn’t all he appears to be, and Cedric soon finds himself being run ragged around Castle Bombast by his new master.
In Book 3 of the Knightmare series, a wealthy princess is visiting the kingdom in search of a husband, and Sir Percy has a plot up his sleeve to see off the other potential suitors. As usual, Cedric has a key part to play in his master's plan. Ugh! Dressing up as a maiden in silk bloomers wasn’t quite what he had in mind when he signed up to be a squire.
A hilarious new series following the misadventures of a trainee knight. Packed with comical characters, battles, puns and poo, these books are irresistible to young readers aged six to eight years.
The tragic story of Lady Jane Grey who was Queen of England for nine
days in July 1553. Jane grew up watching her cousins in training
as heirs to the throne, little imagining that by a twist of fate
she would one day be crowned. But this is Tudor England where
nobody plays fair, and even a queen isn't safe from those who wish
her harm.
Malala Yousafzai is:
A student
A campaigner
An inspiration
Malala is known across the world for her bravery, resilience and hope in the face of terrifying adversity. From playing in the Swat Valley in Pakistan to making speeches at the United Nations, she has become an inspiration for people fighting for justice.
Discover what it took for one incredible girl to become the voice of so many, in this beautifully illustrated book that brings Malala's extraordinary story to life.
Explore other extraordinary lives:
The Extraordinary Life of Stephen Hawking
The Extraordinary Life of Michelle Obama
The Extraordinary Life of Anne Frank
The Extraordinary Life of Mahatma Gandhi
The Extraordinary Life of Rosa Parks
The Extraordinary Life of Serena Williams
The Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela
Find out about the key events of the First World War, including how it started, which weapons were used, what life was like for soldiers and civilians and how the war finally came to an end.
From killer king Oedipus to monstrous Medusa's horrible
hair, the classic Greek legends are back ... with a modern twist.
Discover how Heroic Heracles sits his SATs and the wife of top
god Zeus spills the beans about her legendary husband.
Discover foul fact about furies, harpies and other killer creatures
plus the evils of the Underworld revealed.
100% horrible!
Includes curious quizzes and terrible Top Ten fact boxes
Terry Deary is the author of the beloved Horrible Histories
series - celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023
Packed with humour and yucky facts, this book is perfect for
children who think they don't like history or to read books! It will
change their minds.
Trapped by an evil dictatorship, will Cristian be forced to betray his family or will he risk everything he loves to resist? A powerful, heart-breaking thriller based on real events.
*Winner of the Yoto Carnegie Shadowers' Choice Medal for Writing 2023*
Cristian has lived his entire life in the grip of a repressive dictatorship. The country is governed by fear. When the secret police blackmail him, Cristian has an impossible choice. Save the life of his sick grandfather by informing on his family, or risk his life - and all of theirs - by resisting?
At 17, Cristian dreams of being free but doesn't know where to turn. In this climate of constant suspicion, can he trust his best friend, his girlfriend or even his family?
Closely based on the real events of the Romanian Revolution of 1989, this is a powerful, heart-breaking thriller from the author of Salt to the Sea, winner of the Carnegie Medal.
Lizzie Brown and Fitzy's Travelling Circus are guests of the Earl of Galloway. While there, Lizzie reads the palm of a servant girl and sees her draped in the rich robes and jewellery of a lady. But concealed deep within the castle walls is a secret so powerful that it could destroy the Galloway family, and overturn the order of things forever...
