Archie's War

Author: Marcia Williams
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781406352689
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description
In 1914, just before the outbreak of the First World War, 10-year-old Archie is sent a scrapbook in the post from his Uncle Colin. In the years that follow, until the war ends in 1918, we experience life through Archie's eyes and learn about his world and family.

My Secret War

Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439555128
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
Thirteen-year-old Madeline's diaries for 1941 and 1942 reveal her experiences living on Long Island during World War II while her father is away in the Navy.

Archie's War

Author: Marcia Williams
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781406310023
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 45

Book Description
A scrapbook insight to the First World War, as seen through the eyes of a young boy.

The Elephant's Friend and Other Tales from Ancient India

Author:
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
ISBN: 0763659169
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38

Book Description
Draws eight stories from well-known collections of Indian folktales--Hitopadesha tales, Jataka tales, and Panchantra tales--and presents them with cartoon-like illustrations.

Ancient Egypt

Author: Marcia Williams
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 076365308X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
Retells nine tales of ancient Egypt, including the story of Ra rising from the waters of the Nile to create the gods of the earth, sky, and rain.

In the Mouth of the Wolf

Author: Michael Morpurgo
Publisher: Farshore
ISBN: 9780008640897
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A true story of two brothers and the war that changed everything. Michael Morpurgo's wonderful storytelling and Barroux's stunning artwork combine to tell the true story of Michael's uncles against the epic backdrop of World War Two.

Skyward

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781911171515
Category : Fighter pilots
Languages : en
Pages : 88

Book Description
The year is 1927, and in America, England and Russia, three young girls share a dream: to fly. But it won't be easy. Against the odds, Hazel, Marlene and Lilya follow their hearts, enrolling in pilot courses and eventually flying for the countries in WWII. Follow the adventures of these young women as they battle not only enemies in the skies but sexism and inequality in their own teams. Risking their lives countless times in feats of incredible bravery, the female air pilots of the Second World War are honoured in this beautiful book, illustrated in Sally Deng's raw, dynamic style.

The Lion and the Unicorn

Author: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0099256088
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 66

Book Description
Lenny, a Jewish boy living in London during the Blitz in World War II, must adjust to many changes and find the true meaning of courage when he is evacuated to a large mansion in the English countryside.

The Romans

Author: Marcia Williams
Publisher: Strange Chemistry
ISBN: 9781406339185
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
With her signature comic-strip style, Marcia Williams takes us behind the scenes at some of ancient Rome's most famous moments.Meet Dormeo: gladiator, dormouse, berry-nibbler, and guide to ancient Rome. He'll take you on a tour of Rome's most famous moments and most colourful characters - from the temperamental gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus to the wolf-raised Romulus and Remus, from the birth of the Roman Republic to the death of Julius Caesar. On the way are fascinating glimpses of life as a Roman citizen, from families to festivals, gladiators to guards, as well as a look at some of Rome's best-known emperors (good and not so good). Vibrant, engaging, and packed with Marcia Williams's trademark warmth and humour, this graphic storybook is a young reader's ideal introduction to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.

The Stone Age

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781406373486
Category : Mammoths
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
Synopsis coming soon.......