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Benedict Allen decided he wanted to be an explorer aged 10. Since then he has visited parts of the planet that very few others have been to, learning about remote environments and communities – and facing danger at every turn. In these real-life stories of his expeditions, travel with him as:- he and his pack of husky dogs almost freeze in the Arctic – he gets lost in the Amazon rainforest – is shipwrecked on the way to Australia. As well as six other life-and-death situations that called for him to use all his survival skills, friendships and courage. Plus read Benedict’s tips and life lessons for exploring the world around you.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Charting 400 years of history, this is the astonishing true story of the Anne Frank House, beautifully illustrated by Britta Teckentrup.
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?One of the Telegraph‘s 50 BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF ALL TIME?
The stunning novel from Jamila Gavin, bestselling and award-winning author of Coram Boy and The Wheel of Surya.
“Flawless” – Telegraph
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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.
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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
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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.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Audrey Hepburn tell the inspiring story of this incredible actress, dancer and UNICEF ambassador.
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