After his family dies of consumption in 1849, twelve-year-old Lucas becomes a doctor's apprentice in this award-winning chapter book from beloved author Cynthia DeFelice, The Apprenticeship of Lucas Whitaker.
For fans of Elizabeth Wein and Ruta Sepetys, an absorbing, fast-paced YA debut novel from Marina Scott about a girl's determination to survive during the Nazi siege of Leningrad-and to save her best friend from a horrible fate.
This tale of a Japanese American girl's internment with her family is "e;a superior story of survival and love set during this dark time in American history"e; (School Library Journal, starred review).
Amazon Editors' Pick Best Books of June 2017Semifinalist: GoodReads Choice Awards 2017 Best Middle Grade and Children's BookNational Council for Social Studies/Children's Book Council Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2018The Planetary Society Recommended Space Books for Kids of All Ages 2017The National Science and Engineering Council of Canada list of books for Science Literacy Week 20182018-2019 Keystone to Reading Elementary Book Award Intermediate Grade list2018-19 Maine Student Book Award Reading List2018-2019 Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award List, Grades 3-5It's 1969 and the country is gearing up for what looks to be the most exciting moment in U.
Based on an incredible true story, Carnegie Medal nominee and New York Times-bestselling author Megan Shepherd crafts a harrowing, propulsive girl-and-her-dog tale that will linger in your heart long after the last page.
A novel in verse based on the true story of a young college student who challenged the Nazis during World War II as part of a non-violent resistance group.
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Downstairs Girl comes the richly imagined story of Valora and Jamie Luck, twin British-Chinese acrobats travelling aboard the Titanic on its ill-fated maiden voyage.
A TIMELESS CHRISTMAS SKY ORIGINAL FILM, STARRING MARK GATISS, SIMON CALLOW AND TAMSIN GREIG'Charming, magical and life-affirming, Antonia Barber's clever and moving tale has become a much-loved favourite.
BY THE BELOVED AUTHOR OF CARRIE'S WAR AND THE PEPPERMINT PIG'A subtle and many-layered story, one of Nina Bawden's best' OBSERVER 'What a consummate storymaker Nina Bawden is' MICHAEL MORPURGO 'The hay stirred.
WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY EMMA CARROLL'A touching, utterly convincing book' JACQUELINE WILSON 'What a deep, dark, deceptively simple, brilliant novel it is' EMMA CARROLL 'Poignant and realistic .
Red Leech, is the second in the Young Sherlock Holmes series in which the iconic detective is reimagined as a brilliant, troubled and engaging teenager - creating unputdownable detective adventures that remain true to the spirit of the original books.
Death Cloud is the first in the Young Sherlock Holmes series in which the iconic detective is reimagined as a brilliant, troubled and engaging teenager - creating unputdownable detective adventures that remain true to the spirit of the original books.
Secrets, intrigue, and meddling in love - I Was Jane Austen's Best Friend by Cora Harrison is a historical romantic comedy, perfect for fans of Bridgerton.
Celebrate 50 years of adventure in Carnegie Medal-winner Robert Westall's compelling first novel for children set during World War Two, with a powerful introduction by Michael Morpurgo.
The third title in the compelling Tales of the Otori - the story that began with Across the Nightingale Floor and Grass for his Pillow, Brilliance of the Moon by Lian Hearn is an epic tale of love, power and destiny, set in a mythical world inspired by feudal Japan.
