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For fans of A Streetcat Named Bob comes Finding Gobi, the heart-warming true story of a dog who captured the hearts of the world. Younger readers’ edition.Finding Gobi is the ultimate story of hope and friendship – proving once again, that dogs really are ‘man’s best friend.’In 2016, Dion Leonard, an ultramarathon runner, stumbled across a little stray dog while competing in a gruelling 155 mile race across the Gobi Desert. The pup earned the name ‘Gobi’, as she went step for step with Dion, keeping pace with him for nearly 80 miles. What Gobi lacked in size, she made up for in heart.Dion had always focused on winning, but as he witnessed the incredible determination of this small animal, he felt something inside him change. This is a story of a life changing friendship between one man and a little stray dog called Gobi.

WINNER OF THE WEEK JUNIOR CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR: BREAKTHROUGH AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES 2023 CHILDREN’S BOOK PRIZE WINNER OF THE DIVERSE BOOK AWARD FOR CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR “Bringing Georgian London vividly to life, this is a wonderful historical mystery with two delightful heroines.” – Katherine Woodfine, author of The Synclair’s Mysteries series A 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. Twelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle are from different worlds – Lizzie lives in Westminster in her dad’s tea shop, while Belle is an heiress being brought up by her aunt and uncle at grand Kenwood House – but they both share a love of solving mysteries.And when their eyes meet in the audience of the Drury Lane theatre one night, both girls are sure they’ve seen something suspicious on stage.Lizzie and Belle soon find themselves on the trail of a mystery – and becoming best friends. But can they work out what’s going on in time to prevent a murder?

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: Drama and Danger is winner of The Week Junior Children’s Book of the Year: Breakthrough Award, and shortlisted for the Waterstones 2023 Children’s Book Prize! “With its themes of civil disobedience and rebellion, channels the spirit, energy and optimism of the Little Rebels Award.” Agents of history. Partners in Mystery. Sisters in solving crime. Twelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle are from different worlds – Lizzie lives in Westminster in her dad’s tea shop, while Belle is an heiress being brought up by her aunt and uncle at grand Kenwood House – but they both share a love of solving mysteries. And after saving Lizzie’s father from attempted murder surely there is no threat too challenging for this detective duo?It’s the summer of 1777, the night of the grand unveiling of the Sancho-Mansfields family portrait – and a celebration of friendship, family, and freedom! But all too soon things take a dark turn – the painting has been stolen! Now it is time for Lizzie and Belle to put their sleuthing skills to the ultimate test, following a trail of thefts, kidnappings and even poisonings that haunts the twisting London streets.With a grand conspiracy afoot, and a mysterious organisation threatening their closest friends and family, who can Lizzie and Belle trust?Once again it is up to the two girls to unveil the truth and put an end to the villainy that plagues the city.

Laughter guaranteed with The Ha Ha Bonk Book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg - jam-packed with brilliant jokes to tell your dad, your mum, your baby brother, your teacher and anybody else you can think of, such as: What goes ha ha bonk? A man laughing his head off.andWhat goes 99 bonk? A centipede with a wooden legandWhat goes putt, putt, putt, putt, putt, putt, putt, putt?A bad golferand lots more besides!This is an all-time classic favourite joke book for all the family to enjoy.Allan Ahlberg - a former teacher, postman, plumber's mate and gravedigger - is in the super-league of children's writers with sales exceeding 17 million and library borrowings of 13 million. In collaboration with his late wife, Janet, he has published many enduring titles, among them Each Peach Pear Plum, Peepo!, Burglar Bill and The Jolly Postman. In addition he has written novels, collections of stories, sets of easy-readers and joke books.

Rediscover the A Puffin Book series and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this 25th anniversary edition of Chinese Cinderella, complete with a special introduction by Julia Eccleshare.Born into the world with her story already written and woven with bad luck, Adeline turns her attention to school, where she discovers that she is a talented writer, much to Father's disapproval.'Writer! You are going to starve!'But with a pen in her hand, she can't help but wonder what it would be like to be a writer - no, an author! It won't be easy, but Adeline must have the courage to rewrite her story. . .

"Extraordinarily touching" - The Jewish ChronicleWhen everything is taken away from you, love and courage are all you have left.In 1938, the Nazis come to Vienna. They hate anyone who is different, especially Jewish people.Fritz and Kurt's family are Jewish, and that puts them in terrible danger.Fritz, along with his father, is taken to a Nazi prison camp, a terrible place, full of fear. When his father is sent to a certain death, Fritz can't face losing his beloved Papa. He chooses to go with him and fight for survival.Meanwhile, Kurt must go on a frightening journey, all alone, to seek safety on the far side of the world.In this extraordinary true story, Fritz and Kurt must face unimaginable hardships, and the two brothers wonder if they will ever return home . . .A retelling of the Sunday Times bestselling The Boy Who Followed his Father into Auschwitz, a Daily Mail and Sunday Express book of the year:'Shattering, astonishing' Daily Mail'Extraordinary' Observer

Ten-year-old Hà has only ever known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, and the warmth of her family and friends close by. But when the Vietnam War reaches the gates of her home, Hà and her family are forced to flee.The journey onboard a refugee ship bound for America is hard - but nothing can prepare Hà for the strangeness of the country that greets them on the other side. The language is impossible, the food is strange - and not all the locals are friendly. But amongst her struggles, Hà finds joy, friendship - and most of all, the power of hope, love and family.

Rebel Voices: Disruptive Stories from Trailblazing Women - a new Puffin Classics collection, celebrating International Women's Day 2023To me, writing was pure pleasure. It thrilled me to be able to escape the horrors of my daily life in such a simple way. When I wrote, I forgot that I was the unwanted daughter who caused her mother's death. I could be anybody I wished to be.When her mother dies shortly after her birth, lonely Adeline is marked as 'bad luck' and treated as an outcast by her own family, shown kindness only by her grandfather and Aunt Baba who encourage her to follow her dreams.Adeline strives to win her father's acceptance by excelling in school, but instead discovers an escape in the friendships of her classmates and her talent for writing. For the first time Adeline allows herself to dream of a real future as a writer and yearns to study in England with her brother - but it is a future she will have to fight with every ounce of strength she has to achieve. Chinese Cinderella is Adeline Yen Mah's true story of survival and self-acceptance during her childhood as an unwanted daughter, and how she overcame her past to believe in a better future.Rebel Voices is a new six-part Puffin Classics collection of strikingly designed, highly collectible books, written by female authors, and celebrating courage, rebellion, strength and inspiration

A miraculous survival. An extraordinary faith. Autumn 1755. Settled in the Blue Mountains of Pennsylvania, deep within America’s new frontier, the Leininger family celebrates the blessings of a beautiful homestead and bountiful harvest. Until tragedy strikes with the beginning of the French-Indian War, and the devastating raid known as the Penn’s Creek Massacre.The lives of this simple, God-fearing family are forever altered when Barbara and Regina, two young sisters, are carried away by a band of Allegheny warriors. Driven by their faith in God and the powerful bonds of family, Barbara and Regina hold firmly to the belief that they are never alone, even in their darkest hour, and that they will be reunited again.“This is a well-written adventure told from the point of view of an intelligent, observant, and mature girl on the brink of adolescence.” —Publishers Weekly

When a childhood illness leaves her blind and deaf, Helen Keller's life seems hopeless indeed. But her indomitable will and the help of a devoted teacher empower Helen to triumph over incredible adversity. This amazing true story is finally brought to the beginner reader level.

I Was There... is a perfectintroduction for younger readers into stories from the past, allowingchildren to imagine that they were really there.I Was There... Ira Aldridge tells the exciting storyof the African-American actor, Ira Aldridge, who rose to fame onthe London stage.Brilliantly imagined, readers aged 7+ will love this first-handaccount of a child's experience of nineteenth-century London andthe vibrant life of the theatre. Amazing black-and-white illustrations throughoutbring the story to life!Perfect stories for children who are struggling with their reading

Explore the lives of the Windrush generation in thisfull-colour anthology.With a foreword from Baroness Floella Benjamin, DBE.This book presents 12 moving tales of sacrifice and bravery,inspired by first-hand accounts of the Windrush generation. "Home ain't jus' where you live. Home is your heart an' yer history." Each inspiring story helps to bring the real experience of BlackBritish people into focus.Produced in partnership with Black Cultural Archives to honourthe Windrush generation.Includes ten photo-packed fact sections.   The contributors: K. N. Chimbiri, Kevin George, Salena Godden, Judy Hepburn, AshleyHickson-Lovence, Kirsty Latoya, Katy Massey, E. L. Norry, Quincythe Comedian, Jermain Jackman. With cover art by Joelle Avelino. Black Cultural Archives is the only national heritage centrededicated to collecting, preserving and celebrating the historiesof Black people in Britain.50p from every copy sold goes to BCA.  Listed on two of BOOKS FOR TOPICS lists:Black History BooklistBlack British History

A beautiful, celebratory and joyful book of bedtime stories.Written and illustrated by Black creators, with a forewordby Candice Brathwaite, Bedtime Stories showcasesa curated collection of tales from Black history, based onimportant figures and events from around the world. Each story isthe ideal length to read at bedtime as well as any moment whenyoung readers are looking for an inspirational read! Features one young reader's winning entryfrom the Cocoa Boy and Cocoa Girl magazinescompetition An empowering and celebratory giftPerfect for any child wanting to learn more about history'suntold storiesA beautiful keepsake book - a gift for a lifetime Written by Ify Adenuga, Ryan Crawford, Alex Falase-Koya, MahamedHashi, Ashley Hickson-Lovence, Nansubuga Isdahl, Jade Mutyora,Reggie Nelson and Wendy Shearer.Illustrated by Lucy Farfort, Anastasia Magloire Williams, JadeOrlando, Amanda Quartey, Paul Kellam and Richy Sanchez Alaya.

In this fascinating true story based on the life of HarditSingh Malik, discover the adventures of WWI's first Indianpilot. “If the name Hardit SinghMalik does not ring a bell, that's precisely the point of thesuperb Voices series which takes unsung heroes of the past and imaginesthem recounting the story of their remarkable lives”- The Times 'Children's Book of the Week'Hardit, who flew into battle high above the trenches of Passchendaeleon the hunt for the Red Baron, arrived in England at theage of 14 to attend school.Young Hardit was a devout Sikh and quick to defend himself whenanyone interfered with his turban. He went on to study at BalliolCollege, Oxford, and played county cricket for Sussex.When he tried to join up to help in the war effort, he was onlypermitted to drive ambulances at the front. Instead he plannedto join the French air force before a former teacher intervened andthe Royal Flying Corps gave Hardit an 'honorary' commission asa 2nd lieutenant flying Sopwith Camels.About the series: A thrilling series showcasing some of the UK’s finestwriters for young peopleVoices reflects the authentic,unsung stories of our pastEach showsthat, even in times of great upheaval, a myriad of people havearrived on this island and made a home for themselves - from Romantimes to the present dayPerfect for teachingchildren about inclusivity and diversity.  Praise for other books in the series:Diver's Daughter"a thrilling tale, with the expertly described Tudor worldbrought to hideous, harsh life" BookTrust"a uniquely fascinating perspective into life in Tudor times."Books For Topics"engaging and insightful" Aisha, HistoricalAssociation UK"exciting and full of tension" Damian, HistoricalAssociation UK  Son of the Circus"E. L. Norry's Son of the Circusis perfect for children with an itch to run away to spit and sawdustand rearing horses, in a fictionalised account of Pablo Fanque,the first black circus proprietor in Victorian Britain. A joyof a book: exciting and brilliantly vivid.' KatherineRundell

My Story: Princess Sophia Duleep Singh –the thrilling story of the princess and suffragette.Born in Britain to Indian and Egyptian parents, Princess SophiaDuleep Singh was a prominent suffragette and campaigned for thewomen’s right to vote. Explore Sophia's incredible life with My Story. Perfect for any child wanting to learn more about history’suntold storiesGreat background reading for Key Stage 2 & 3My Story: exciting stories with reliable and accuratehistorical detail Experience history first-hand with My Story.

My Story: Mary Prince – thethrilling story of the former slave and abolitionist.Born in enslavement in Bermuda, Mary Prince travelled to England,escaped slavery and became a prominent abolitionist whose lifestory was the first of a Black woman's to be published in Britain.  Explore Mary's incredible life with My Story. Perfect for any child wanting to learn more about history’suntold storiesGreat background reading for Key Stage 2 & 3My Story: exciting stories with reliable and accuratehistorical detail Experience history first-hand with My Story.

A wonderful celebration of the fascinatingand seldom heard stories of Britain's Black nurses.From ancient and medieval Africa, through colonisation and enslavement,through wars, times of great change and onwards ... tothe creation of the NHS and beyond, the story of nursing has alwaysalso been the story of Britain's Black nurses. Thisstory includes many incredible nurses from around the world:talented, skilful, innovative, hardworking, resilient. The perfect resource for classrooms and school projectsFull of fascinating detail for young readers with full-colourillustrations throughoutReveals the rich history and importance of our UK health service.

A beautiful, celebratory and joyful book of bedtime stories.Written and illustrated by creators with heritage from acrossthe continent of Asia, Bedtime Storiesshowcases a curated collection of tales from Asian history,based on important figures and events.Each story is the ideal length to read at bedtimeas well as any moment when young readers are looking for aninspirational read! Features one young reader's winning entryfrom the First News and Scholastic competition An empowering and celebratory giftPerfect for any child wanting to learn more about history'suntold stories.Beautifully illustrated throughout with lovely twinkly foil highlightson the hardback cover  Stories include those of: King Sejong the Great, a Korean King who invented an alphabetJulia Domna, a Syrian princess and Roman empressMargaret Lin Xavier, Thailand’s first female doctorSake Deen Mohammed, the Indian man who brought shampooing andcurry to Britain.  Written by: Sufiya Ahmed, Maisie Chan, Shae Davies,Saima Mir, Bali Rai, Annabelle Sami, Rebeka Shaid, CynthiaSo and Rekha Waheed.Illustrated by: Ginnie Hsu, Aaliya Jaheel, JocelynKao, Jennifer Khatun, Hannah Li, Debby Rahmalia, Abeeha Tariq,Kubra Teber, Tika and Tata and Amanda Yoshida.

The Times Children's Book ofthe Week 9th April 2023Shortlisted for the Historical Association's Young Quills2023 AwardInspired by a true family story, Michael Rosen presentsan astonishing account of perseverance, love and hope in wartime.Beginning in 1939, young Solly in London exchanges letters withhis teenaged cousin, Bernie, in Poland.While Solly is evacuated and tries his best to adjust to lifein the English countryside, Bernie's parents know that as Jews they'renot safe staying in Warsaw, so they send Bernie to the Russian-occupiedside of the country in the hope that he'll be saferthere.Soon, though, he is arrested and sent off to a forced labour campin Russia.As the cousins exchange sporadic letters, they try to keep theirspirits up, trading jokes and observations about the world changingall around them.Then Bernie seizes the opportunity to join the "Anders Army" andfight the Axis powers, and tells Solly all about his experiencesin Iraq and eventually Italy, where he fights alongside the Britishat the famous Battle of Monte Cassino.Does Bernie survive and find a safe place to call home? With breathtaking illustrations by beloved illustrator MichaelForeman, this is an unforgettable story of courage and love, perfectfor the whole family to share.Michael Rosen is one of the best-known figures in the children'sbook world, known for his work as poet and author of classicbooks such as WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT.This book is a perfect companion to POPPY FIELD by Michael Morpurgoand Michael Foreman. Together, the books are a wonderful introductionto the history of the great wars of the 20th centuryand the importance of Remembrance.  REVIEWS OF PLEASE WRITE SOON"An important book authored by two legends of British children’sliterature, Please Write Soon should be required readingfor everyone" BOOKTRUST"highly recommended. It doesn’t take long to read, buthas a lot to say and has a big impact." KidsBookreview"highly recommended. It doesn’t take long to read, buthas a lot to say and has a big impact." Booksfor Keeps

A new illustrated story celebrating the poppy's history. Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman have teamedup with the Royal British Legion to tell an original storythat explains the meaning behind the poppy.In Flanders' fields, young Martens knows his family's story, forit is as precious as the faded poem hanging in their home. Froma poor girl comforting a grieving soldier, to an unexpected meetingof strangers, to a father's tragic death many decades aftertreaties were signed, war has shaped Martens's family in profoundways - it is their history as much as any nation's.They remember. They grieve. They honour the past.This book also includes a full-colour, illustrated afterwordthat explains the history that inspired the story.50p per paperback from the sale of POPPY FIELD in the UK willbe paid to Royal British Legion Trading Limited which gives itstaxable profits to The Royal British Legion (Charity no. 219279)

“Deeply moving” - Booktrust“A gripping story of love, courage and triumphover evil” - The Bookseller“Can, and should, be read by an audience ofany age.” - Jewish NewsWINNER: THE UK LITERACY ASSOCIATION BOOK AWARDS 2024:INFORMATION BOOKSHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKSELLER CHILDREN'S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THEYEAR 2024A story of survival, of love between mother and son andof enduring hope in the face of unspeakable hardship. An importantread.The Boy Who Didn't Want to Die describes an extraordinaryjourney, made by Peter, a boy of five, through war-torn Europein 1944 and 1945.Peter and his parents set out from a small Hungarian town, travellingthrough Austria and then Germany together.Along the way, unforgettable images of adventure flash one afteranother: sleeping in a tent and then under the sky, discoveringa disused brick factory, catching butterflies in the meadows -and as Peter realises that this adventure is really a nightmare -watching bombs falling from the blue sky outside Vienna, learningmaths from his mother in Belsen.All this is drawn against a background of terror, starvation,infection and, inevitably, death, before Peter and his mother canreturn home.  Author Professor Peter Lantos is a Fellow of the Academyof Medical Sciences and in his previous life was an internationallyrenowned clinical neuroscientist. His memoir, ParallelLines (Arcadia Books, 2006) was translated into Hungarian,German and Italian. Closed Horizon (Arcadia, 2012) was hisfirst novel.Peter was awarded the British Empire Medal in 2020 for'services to Holocaust education and awareness' He is one of the last of the generation of survivorsand this - his first book for children - will serve as a testimonyto his experience.Peter lives in London.  MORE REVIEWS OF THE BOY WHO DIDN'T WANT TO DIE"the book [is] absolutely compelling, partly because it isa true story of extraordinary resilience and survival in unimaginablecircumstances, but also because Lantos' stark recollectionsmake very powerful reading." Gaby Wine, The JewishChronicle

On the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, Michael Morpurgotells a new story about this milestone moment in British history.Aunty Iris always treasured her small painting of a boat, paintedby her close friend Alfie many years before. Her nephew, Michael,is inspired to try and find out what actually happened to Alfiein World War II. He embarks on a journey that takes him acrossthe Channel into France, learning a profound lesson along the wayabout service and the surprising power of memory.With stunning illustrations by Michael Foreman, this powerfulbook is perfect for the whole family to share and remember. A stunning commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the D-DayinvasionCreated by two legends of British children's books, Michael Morpurgo(War Horse, Private Peaceful) and Michael Foreman(War Boy)Developed in partnership with the Royal British Legion

A beautiful novel exploring the little-known story ofAnne Frank's life before she went into hiding – from bestselling,award-winning author Alice Hoffman and published in cooperationwith the Anne Frank House.In soaring prose, bestselling author Alice Hoffman brings AnneFrank to life on the page, drawing from her extensive research inEurope and the United States, to depict her experiences from themoment the Nazis invade the Netherlands until her family is forcedinto hiding in the annex of her father's office building at 263Prinsengracht, in Amsterdam.As state-sponsored discrimination turns ordinary people into monsters,the Jews of the Netherlands are caught in an inescapableswell of violence and hate, and Anne is shaped as both a young womanand as a writer who will change the world.WHEN WE FLEW AWAY features archival content providedby the Anne Frank House, as well as information about OttoFrank's desperate bids to get his family to safety in America gatheredfrom correspondence between Otto Frank and Nathan Straus,Jr., from the Straus Historical Society's Archives. A heart-wrenching exploration of Anne's life before the annexBy New York Times bestselling author of The WorldWe Knew, Alice HoffmanFeaturing archival content provided by the Anne Frank House

An amazing tale of heroism and ingenuity, this dramatic picture book tells the story of Sir Ernest Shackleton's incredible adventure in the heroic age of Antarctic exploration.August, 1914: Shackleton sets off from England with a team of explorers to walk across the Antarctic and study the icy depths of this little-known and forbidding continent. Sailing through some of the most perilous seas, the Endurance becomes trapped in the deadly pack ice of the Weddell Sea. When the Endurance is eventually crushed between the vast bulk of two floating icebergs, the men are forced to abandon ship and make the dangerous journey across the crushing sea in lifeboats. They reach relative safety on the uninhabited Elephant Island, but an even greater peril faces Shackleton and five other members of the crew…  An incredible real-life story of perseverance, resilience and cooperation in the face of adversity, Ice Trap! makes Shackleton’s most perilous expedition accessible to a new generation of readers.  As we approach the 100th anniversary of Shackleton’s death, keep his legacy alive with this exciting and beautifully illustrated telling of his boldest journey.

Immerse yourself in the wonder and diversity of America’s great outdoors with 50 true stories inspired by some of its most iconic national parks. This gift treasury collection gathers real-life stories from parks across the USA, including Great Smoky Mountains, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Hawaii Volcanoes, Denali, Everglades, and many, many more. Some tell human tales of triumph, bravery, and feats of endurance and moments of dazzling discovery. Others are tales of remarkable animals, magnificent plants, outstanding natural features. Some explore the past, telling how certain parks came to be and their impacts both good and bad, while others recount recent events such as inspiring stories of conservation and nature and communities bouncing back. Each story is linked to a particular park, telling the tale of an animal or plant, community or individual, or event. These stories grant readers a new way to explore these awe-inspiring places. Stories include:The Amazing Acrobats of Glacier Bay – the humpback whales that perform an incredible ballet-like dance through the chilly waters.The Bransfords of Mammoth Cave – the inspiring tale of a Black American family’s dedication and excellence exploring and guiding people through these vast caves in Kentucky.The perfect accompaniment to bestselling National Parks of the USA, this book is for families and young readers looking to for longer-form, nonfiction stories about America's great national parks. Altogether, the tales within combine to form a celebration of these awe-inspiring, living landscapes. This book is made to be enjoyed and revisited again and again.National Parks included:Denali National ParkBiscayne National ParkGlacier Bay National ParkGreat Sand Dunes National ParkLassen Volcanic National ParkPinnacles Volcanic National ParkLake Clark National ParkKatmai National ParkChannel Islands National ParkSequoia and Kings Canyon National ParkYosemite National ParkRedwood National ParkMount Rainier National ParkCrater Lake National ParkOlympic National ParkNorth Cascades National ParkAmerican Samoa National ParkHawaii Volcanoes National ParkHaleakala National ParkVirgin Islands NationalGlacier National ParkYellowstone National ParkRocky Mountain National ParkGrand Teton National ParkGreat Basin National ParkCapitol Reef National ParkBryce Canyon National ParkZion National ParkDeath Valley National ParkWhite Sands National ParkSaguaro National ParkGrand Canyon National ParkMesa Verde National ParkPetrified Forest National ParkCarlsbad Caverns National ParkArches National ParkTheodore Roosevelt National ParkWind Cave National ParkBadlands National ParkIsle Royale National ParkVoyageurs National ParkCuyahoga National ParkBig Bend National ParkMammoth Cave National ParkGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkShenandoah National ParkCongaree National ParkEverglades National ParkDry Tortugas National ParkAcadia National Park

Michael Morpurgo’s children’s classic is now a BAFTA nominated major movie animation that The Sunday Times calls ‘bold, charming and beautiful’ starring Cillian Murphy, Sally Hawkins and Ken Watanabe. With screen play by children’s laureate, Frank Cottrell-Boyce. From the award-winning author of War Horse. ‘A dazzling adventure’ – The Times ‘I heard the wind above me in the sails. I remember thinking, this is silly, you haven’t got your safety harness on, you haven’t got your lifejacket on. You shouldn’t be doing this … I was in the cold of the sea before I could even open my mouth to scream.’ Washed up on an island in the Pacific, Michael struggles to survive on his own. With no food and no water, he curls up and closes his eyes ready for the end. When he wakes, there is a plate beside him of fish, of fruit, and a bowl of fresh water. He is not alone …Kensuke's Kingdom is a gripping adventure of survival and true friendship from the author of War Horse.Michael Morpurgo has written more than one hundred books for children and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children’s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.Kensuke’s Kingdom was shortlisted for the Whitbread Prize and won the FCB Award.

#1 New York Times bestsellingauthor of Iceberg,Jennifer A. Nielsen inspires readers with a brand-new thrillerbased on the remarkable true story of a young Polish girl who bravelyfought, participating in the Warsaw city uprising and took astand in the name of freedom.  Twelve-year-old Lidia is outside her grandfather's house whenplanes fly overhead, bearing the Nazi cross on each wing. Beforethe bombs hit the ground, Lidia realizes her life is about to changeforever. Poland has fallen under German occupation, and her fathermakes the brave decision to join the Polish army to fight againstthe Nazis. Lidia wants to follow him into war, but she's fartoo young, and she's needed by her mother and brother.After her family returns to Warsaw, where life has changed irrevocably,Lidia continues to play the piano, finding comfort in Chopin,Bach, and Beethoven. But she also wants to aid the Jewishpeople held captive in the Warsaw Ghetto. With the help of a friend,Lidia begins to smuggle wheat and food into the ghetto. Still,she feels like she could be doing so much more. She wants to fight.After her brother joins the resistance, Lidia wants only tofollow in his footsteps. Soon, she begins to work as a courier, smugglingweapons and messages for the resistance throughout the city.When the Warsaw city uprising begins – one year after themore well-known Warsaw Ghetto uprising by Polish Jews – withgunfire and bombs echoing throughout the streets, Lidia joinsthe Polish nationalists’ fight, too, and she and her peersfight with everything they’ve got. Life will continue to surpriseLidia, as she and the resistance fighters do their best todefeat the German soldiers. No matter the consequences, they’rewilling to defend their freedom and their homes from the Naziinvaders – even with their lives. Drawing on the extraordinary real-life story of Polish teenagerLidia ZakrzewskiAn inspiring and dramatic account of the Polish resistance fighterswho struggled to force out their Nazi occupiers and reclaimtheir nation's freedom from tyrannyA fast-paced historical thriller

The Warsaw Ghetto Uprisingis one of history's most powerful acts of resistance. Here, authorJoshua M. Greene (Signsof Survival) tells the truestory of a young Jewish woman who was instrumental in the uprisingas a smuggler of messages and weapons into and out of the WarsawGhetto.Warsaw, Poland, 1940s: The Nazis are on the march, determinedto wipe out the Jewish people of Europe. Teenage Vladka and her familyare among the thousands of Jews forced to relocate behind thewalls of the Warsaw Ghetto, a cramped, oppressive space full ofstarvation, suffering and death.When Vladka’s family is deported to concentration camps,Vladka joins up with other young people in the ghetto who are partof the Jewish underground: a group determined to fight back againstthe Nazis, no matter the cost.Vladka’s role in the underground? To pass as a non-Jew,sneaking out of the ghetto to blend into Polish society while smugglingsecret messages and weapons back over the ghetto wall. Everymove she makes comes with the risk of being arrested or killed.But Vladka and her friends know that their missions are worth thedanger –they are preparing for an uprising like no other,one that will challenge the Nazi war machine. This astonishing true story of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, toldthrough the lens of Holocaust survivor and educator Vladka MeedIntroduces readers to a crucial piece of history while highlightingthe persistence of bravery in the face of hateA beautifully written and thoughtfully designed work of narrativenonfiction