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Discover the most daring escapes of all time! From slaves fleeing captivity to wartime heroes and heroines being smuggled across occupied Europe, from dangerous criminals tricking their way out of jail to ordinary people who got caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. Over thirty tales of adventure, inspiration and derring do. As well as famous stories like the Great Escape and Harriet Tubman’s epic 500-mile trek to freedom, this fascinating book includes lesser-known escapes like Yoshie Shiratori, a Japanese fisherman who escaped jail four times, Nadia Murad, who was inspired by her escape to win the Nobel Peace Prize and Henry ‘Box’ Brown, a slave who posted himself to freedom in a wooden crate.
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From the bestselling biography series Little People, BIG DREAMS, discover the life of Virginia Woolf, the pioneering writer.
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Discover the incredible story of Bob Marley, the trailblazing artist who shaped the world of music with his singular vision. From a young boy growing up in Jamaica to a worldwide, cultural icon, Bob’s story and the legacy he left behind teach children the importance of being a force for good.
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With empowering stories and vivid artwork, this celebration of Latine excellence will inspire a new generation to chase their dreams, whatever they may be!
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From the creation of Formula One all the way to present day, this book collects together 100 of the most thrilling and significant races, cars and drivers from the last 75 years of racing. Featuring Fangio’s 1957 win, the closest finish in the race’s history in 1971, Maria Teresa de Filippis, the First Lady of F1, and Lewis Hamilton’s 2008 win, this is an endlessly fascinating treasury of stories for fans of all ages.
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Charlotte Philby’s grandfather was the most infamous spy in history. Inspired to find out more about his world, Charlotte discovered that there were many stories of courage and secrets and daring. And so many were about women. There were a host of incredible true tales involving female spies: from dare-devil skiers delivering top-secret information, to clever codebreakers taking down the world’s biggest criminals, to brave undercover agents fighting alongside the French Resistance. Written as imagined letters and news articles, there are stories from Edith Cavell, Elizebeth Friedman, Noor Inayat Khan and many more.
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Discover the incredible story of Yves Saint Laurent, the trailblazing designer who shaped the world of fashion with his fearless creativity. From a young boy sketching designs, to becoming one of the most celebrated names in the world of fashion, Yves’ journey shows the power of staying true to your dreams. Inspiring and insightful, Little People, BIG DREAMS: Yves Saint Laurent teaches children how to be creative and courageous, while staying true to yourself. Â
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Get inspired by the all-star life of Mary Earps – the trailblazing footballer and fierce advocate for girls in sport. Her story of resilience, dedication, and hard work in the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMSseries teaches the right lessons for young dreamers everywhere.
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Little People, BIG DREAMS: William Kamkwamba takes readers through the fascinating biography the Malawian inventor and engineer, from his childhood to his rise as beloved author.
Genius Kid Goes Viral 
