Voices – serie

In this heart-stopping adventure based on real historicalevents, Kereen Getten takes readers on a journey of sisterhood,struggle and survival from Jamaica to Britain.'She was rarely afraid, and even if she was ... she stillstood her ground, because Ruth never faltered in what she believedin.'“The superbVoices series takes unsung heroes of the past and imagines them recountingthe story of their remarkable lives' ” - TheTimesRuth and Anna are inseparable. Ruth has always known her half-sister isn'tlike her - her almost-white skin means she is allowed certain thingsthat Ruth can only dream of.Anna wishes she could be braver, like her sister,Ruth. But she has had to live with the fact that the smallestmistake would land not only her in danger, but Ruth and theirmother, too.  When Ruth and Anna are shipped off to Master John's home in Londonfor their safety, it isn't the haven they imagined. Their differencesforce them apart – Anna is allowed to stay upstairswhile Ruth is banished to the servants' quarters and is forcedto work.With whispers of freedom on the city's streets, will Anna findthe courage to stand up for Ruth before it's too late? VOICES: A thrilling series showcasing some of the UK's finestwriters for young people.Voices reflects the authentic, unsung stories of our past.Each shows that, even in times of great upheaval, a myriad ofpeople have arrived on this island and made a home for themselves- from Roman times to the present day.  PRAISE FOR TWO SISTERS: A STORY OF FREEDOM"As well as highlighting the appalling treatment of slaves,this moving tale, based partially on real events, celebrates thebond between the sisters and the courage of those who help them.An excellent addition to the Voices series, which features storiesabout historical black and minority ethnic figures, whose contributionto Britain has often gone unrecognised." -BookTrust"Extensively researched and providing an authentic portrayalof a time not frequently covered in children's literature, thisbook would be excellent to use alongside the teaching of history...This powerful and deeply affecting novel will provide youngreaders with a deeper insight into Black British History prior toWindrush and, just as this excellent series intends, give a voiceto those who previously had none. - Just Imagine"Two Sisters: A Story of Freedom provides readers with a newpoint of view and the opportunity to develop empathy for thosewhom history often forgets. Thank you to Scholastic for this fascinating,powerful book." - Scope For Imagination

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

A gripping adventure in an exciting new series reflectingthe authentic, unsung stories of our past!“The superb Voices series takes unsung heroesof the past and imagines them recounting the story of their remarkablelives' ” - The TimesNow or Never brings a young soldier, Private FazalKhan, from his home in India to the battlefields of the Second WorldWar.Fazal's world is now focused on Company 32 and the animals hecares for in the midst of one of the most frightening times in history.And as he and his friends make their way to the beaches ofDunkirk, Fazal must deal with even more than the terrors of a dangeroustrek to reach the evacuation zone.The Company's captain defends his troops in the face of a terriblebetrayal at the point of rescue: not everyone has welcomed thehelp brought by the Royal Indian Army Service Corps. Now Fazalis forced to question why he is even there and why he is expectedto be loyal to a king whose people don't all see him as their equal.VOICES: A thrilling new series showcasing some of the UK'sfinest writers for young people. VOICES reflects the authentic,unsung stories of our past. Each shows that, even in times of greatupheaval, a myriad of people have arrived on this island and madea home for themselves - from Roman times to the present day.

A gripping heart-in-your-mouth adventure told by Eve,a Tudor girl who sets out on a dangerous journey to change her lifefor the better.“The superbVoices series takes unsung heroes of the past and imagines themrecounting the story of their remarkable lives' ” - TheTimesVoices: Diver's Daughter - A Tudor Story brings Eve andher mother, who was stolen from her family in Mozambique as achild, from the Southwark slums of Elizabethan London to England'ssouthern coast.When they hear from a Mary Rose survivor that one of the Africanfree-divers who was sent to salvage its treasures is alive andwell and living in Southampton, mother and daughter agree to tryto find him and attempt to dive the wreck of another ship, rumouredto be rich with treasures.But will the pair survive when the man arrives to claim his 'share'?Will Eve overcome her fear of the water to help rescueher mother? In this thrilling adventure based on real events, Patrice Lawrenceshows us a fascinating and rarely seen world that's sure tohook young readers.  ABOUT THE SERIESVOICES: A thrilling series showcasing some of the UK'sfinest writers for young people. Voices reflects the authentic, unsung stories of ourpast.Each shows that, even in times of great upheaval, a myriad ofpeople have arrived on this island and made a home for themselves- from Roman times to the present day.  Praise for 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, Historical AssociationUK"exciting and full of tension" Damian, HistoricalAssociation UK

Voices: Son of the Circus - A Victorian Storyexplores the life of a young mixed-race boy, Ted, living with hismother and poorly older brother in Victorian Bradfield.“Thesuperb Voices series takes unsungheroes of the past and imagines them recounting the story of theirremarkable lives' ” - The TimesWhen a stranger, a man the boys don't remember ever seeing before,appears in their kitchen, Ted is hit with a shocking revelation.This man is his father – the first black circusowner in Victorian Britain, Pablo Fanque.Before Ted can recover from his shock, he is sent away with Pabloto learn the tricks of the circus trade. Pablo is determinedfor Ted to follow in his footsteps. But can Ted adapt to this terrifying new life amongst strangers?And will he ever see his beloved mother and brother again? Fresh new voice, E. L. Norry, continues this exciting new seriesthat explores authentic and moving accounts of the life of Britishimmigrants throughout history. Norry shows us a fascinatingand rarely seen world that's sure to hook young readers."E. L. Norry's Son of the Circus is perfect for childrenwith an itch to run away to spit and sawdust and rearinghorses, in a fictionalised account of Pablo Fanque, the first blackcircus proprietor in Victorian Britain. A joy of a book: excitingand brilliantly vivid.' Katherine RundellABOUT THE SERIES: VOICES A thrilling series showcasing some of the UK’s finest writersfor young peopleVoices reflects the authentic, unsung storiesof our pastEach shows that, even in times of great upheaval, a myriad ofpeople have arrived on this island and made a home for themselves– from Roman times to the present dayPerfect for teaching children about inclusivity and diversity.