When Fishes Flew: The Story of Elena’s War
A sweeping story of love and rescue and an unforgettable journey back in time to the Second World War – from the master storyteller
Children’s / Teenage fiction: True stories told as fiction
HarperCollins Children’s Classics – When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit (HarperCollins Children’s Classics)
This semi-autobiographical classic, written by the beloved Judith Kerr, tells the story of a Jewish family escaping Germany in the days before the Second World War
HarperCollins Children’s Classics – Bombs on Aunt Dainty (HarperCollins Children’s Classics)
Partly autobiographical, this is the second title in Judith Kerr’s internationally acclaimed trilogy of books following the life of Anna through war-torn Germany, to London during the Blitz and her return to Berlin to discover the past…
A Farms for City Children Book – Katerina the Cat and Other Tales from the Farm (A Farms for City Children Book)
A charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees – full of friendship and adventure, and perfect to read together
War Horse
Before the Steven Spielberg film, before the National Theatre production, there was the classic children’s novel – War Horse. From the nation’s favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo.
Smugglers’ Fox
A spellbinding and poignant new adventure from Susanna Bailey, the critically acclaimed author of Snow Foal.
Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson and Hannah Gold
The Boy Who Would Be King
A TOP 10 CHILDREN’S FICTION BESTSELLER
A beautifully illustrated full-colour tribute to King Charles III, published to mark his coronation – from the bestselling creators of There Once Is a Queen.
The Boy Who Would Be King: Unabridged edition
A TOP 10 CHILDREN’S FICTION BESTSELLER
A beautiful tribute to King Charles III, published to mark his coronation – from the bestselling creators of There Once Is a Queen.
The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries – The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Portraits and Poison (The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries, Book 2): Unabridged edition
WINNER OF THE LITTLE REBELS AWARDS FOR RADICAL CHILDREN’S FICTION 2024
The second book in the thrilling middle grade mystery series, perfect for fans of Robin Steven’s Murder Most Unladylike. Set in eighteenth-century London, with all the fun and zest of Hamilton and inspired by real Black British historical figures.
The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries – The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Portraits and Poison (The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries, Book 2)
WINNER OF THE LITTLE REBELS AWARDS FOR RADICAL CHILDREN’S FICTION 2024
The second book in the thrilling middle grade mystery series, perfect for fans of Robin Steven’s Murder Most Unladylike. Set in eighteenth-century London, with all the fun and zest of Hamilton and inspired by real Black British historical figures.