Children's / Teenage: True stories told as fiction

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  • We Were a Two

    £7.99

    The caravan was in a field behind a hedge. And beyond the hedge was the sea. The caravan smelled old and damp. The caravan smelled like you were on holiday. Eoin lives with his Nana, and every year they make their way to their caravan for the whole of the summer. There Eoin has the freedom to go off with his friends for hours on end, and to roam the beach. One day the waves come up really high – will they get through to the other side? A warm, cosy story full of laughter and adventure about one epic summer spent in a caravan. Based on the author’s own childhood, the book offers homage to alternative families.

  • World Cup Greatest Moments

    £6.99

    Experience the greatest stories ever told as we go through the greatest moments ever in the history of the football World Cup! Featuring the most iconic moments in World Cup history, from Harry Kane winning the Golden Boot in 2018, to Lionel Messi winning his first World Cup trophy, to Pelé’s world-shattering World Cup debut, and so much more. From most incredible players to the most incredible plays, get caught up in what makes the World Cup the most spectacular sporting event for the beautiful game.

  • The Flying Feminist

    £12.99

    At a time when women were expected to conform, Lilian Bland didn’t fit in – she wore trousers, enjoyed fishing and worked as a sports journalist. Inspired by the flight of the wild birds she loved to photograph, in 1910 she defied convention and became the first woman to design, build and fly her own aeroplane, earning her an accolade: The Flying Feminist! Perfect for budding feminists and adventurers, this narrative non-fiction picture book will inspire children to pursue their passions and achieve great things. A biography of Lilian Bland and other amazing women in aviation is also included.

  • One Day

    £8.99

    Eugène Handschuh was a Jewish member of the Resistance in occupied Paris. After he was captured by the Nazis, he was placed on a convoy to Auschwitz. Against all the odds, with the help of strangers and fellow members of the Resistance, Eugène and his father escaped the convoy and survived – when so many others did not. Former Poet Laureate Michael Rosen was inspired to tell this story after discovering his father’s uncle and aunt were on the same convoy as Eugène, but never returned.

  • The House on the Canal

    £9.99

    Charting 400 years of history, this is the astonishing true story of the Anne Frank House, beautifully illustrated by Britta Teckentrup.

  • True Sporting Stories You’ll Never Forget

    £6.99

    Retelling five true stories of some amazing sporting heroes from around the world, this book is illustrated with black and white line drawings. Included at the back is some additional educational information as well as a glossary to help educators to make the most of the stories.

  • Lionesses

    £6.99

    Celebrating the success of the phenomenal Lionesses, this book follows four key players in their journey from the playground to the pitch, as they prepare to defend their European trophy in 2025. Learn how star players Alessia Russo, Lauren Hemp, Keira Walsh and Millie Bright keep the pride of Britain burning bright on the road to the next UEFA Women’s Championship.

  • When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit

    £8.99

    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

  • War horse

    £7.99

    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.

  • Audrey Hepburn

    £9.99
    Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Audrey Hepburn tell the inspiring story of this incredible actress, dancer and UNICEF ambassador.