Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction

The second thrilling and unputdownable mystery starring a new generation of the Detective Society, from the million-copy-bestselling author of Murder Most Unladylike: Robin Stevens.

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series.

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series.

'One of the best debuts I've read in YEARS!

A new Christmas classic from a magical pairing: Dame Emma Thompson and Axel Scheffler.

A chilling Victorian London adventure about one girl's mission to break a centuries-old curse with her long-lost family at its heart - perfect for fans of Cogheart and The Castle of Tangled Magic.

This ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language.

All aboard for this swash-buckling adventure!

Unsuspecting boy.

The brave, difficult and ultimately hopeful journey across wartime Germany of two best friends and the dog who brought them together.

For fans of The Gilded Ones, Children of Blood and Bone, and Circe, this is the breathtaking follow-up to SKIN OF THE SEA - an epic love story infused with West African mythology and a powerful new imagining of a devastating time in history, told through the eyes of a bold and unforgettable heroine.

The start of a thrilling new World War Two mystery series from the number-one-bestselling and multi-award-winning author of Murder Most Unladylike.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2021'Harper Lee has a worthy successor.

'Harper Lee has a worthy successor.

Enter a spellbinding world in this soaring magical adventure, perfect for fans of Nevermoor, A Pinch of Magic and Rooftoppers.

Return to the spellbinding world of Cordelia Hatmaker in this soaring magical sequel to The Hatmakers.

A haunting and romantic novel set in post-war Spain by Ruta Sepetys - winner of the Carnegie Medal 2017.

A thrilling new short story collection in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series.

*The number one bestseller!

An epic love story infused with West African mythology.

One of the best-loved adventures of all time.

The brilliant new book from Megan Rix, telling the story of Florence Nightingale through the eyes of her young ward.

I, the Honourable Daisy Wells, have decided to give an account of another mystery the Detective Society has faced in recent weeks.

The brilliant new mystery from the bestselling, award-winning author of Murder Most Unladylike.

Boston was nothing like South Carolina.

Three men trek to the remote African interior in search of a lost friend - and reach, at the end of a perilous journey, an unknown land cut off from the world, where terrible dangers threaten anyone who ventures near the spectacular diamond mines of King Solomon.

The stunning new novel about silenced female voices, family secrets and dangerous truths from the author of The Accident Season.

Knife Edge is the sixth 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.

Cuckoo Song by Frances Hardinge, the Costa Award-winning author of The Lie Tree, is a fantastically eerie and beautifully written novel, and was shortlisted for the prestigious Carnegie Medal.

Snake Bite is the fifth 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.

Mystery, rumours and scandals abound in Jane Austen Stole My Boyfriend from Cora Harrison, a historical romantic comedy perfect for fans of Bridgerton.

'Blending history and tragedy with an irresistible wit and verve.

Twilight Robbery is the extraordinary sequel to the award-winning Fly By Night by Costa winner Frances Hardinge.

'A beautifully realized setting, action and romance played out across a couple of generations, a high-class voyage to the long ago and far away - Lian Hearn has written a saga that will continue to give pleasure to many.

Return to the spellbinding world of the Hatmakers in this sweeping, epic and exciting new adventure on the high seas - perfect for fans of Nevermoor, A Pinch of Magic and Harry Potter.

"e;The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"e; - Tom Sawyer lives with his Aunt Polly and his half-brother Sid.

The boy lay in the silence of the great battlefield, gazing at his own hand spread on the ground beside him.

Philip d'Aubigny is a young knight in the kingdom of Outremer and can't wait to prove himself.

In book two of this addictive quartet, Kimi and her sister, Hana, have disguised themselves as boys to study at Master Goku's dojo.

In book one of this thrilling quartet, Hana and Kimi are delighted when their heroic uncle, Hidehira, arrives at their palace, along with his dashing army of Samurai soldiers.

The old ivy-covered house of Flambards has seen many changes since Christina first arrived as a young girl.

1916.

The First World War is looming and for young sweethearts, Christina and Will, their adventures are just beginning as they head to London - their heads full of dreams.

When Christina is sent to live in the grand country house, Flambards, she doesn't know what to expect.

Join young investigator and shield maiden Alva as she goes a-viking around the medieval world in search of adventure!

How does a doctor examine a person's brain?

The only beautiful thing in Ivy's drab life is her glorious red hair.

In a remote west-country village, all is not as it seems.

As Peter wanders around the ruined castle of Carreg Cennen he makes an amazing discovery - a rusted metal gauntlet.