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The Prince, the Cook and the Cunning King: King Henry VII is a mean and ruthless king and when a young boy named Lambert Simnel lays claim to the throne, Henry is furious. Lambert is no match for the powerful king – can he escape the extraordinary punishment he faces? The Thief, the Fool and the Big Fat King: Eleanor becomes troubled by her family's cunning and foils their plans to catch a coney. Meanwhile, fearsome King Henry VIII has some rather cruel ideas of justice... for everyone.

The spooky sequel to Deep Dark, the Times Children's Book of the Week from enchanting storyteller Zohra Nabi comes another Cassia Thorne Mystery – this is Enola Holmes with a supernatural twist! She held up the hagstone and she noticed something strange – a shimmering light like tiny...

Step into the world of the ancient Kingdom of Benin and explore its captivating history, culture and legacy with Blue Peter Award winning author David Long. Under the rule of the Oba, the Kingdom of Benin was one of the richest and most powerful in West Africa. Its vibrant cities boasted...

Summer for Juniper has finally arrived, which means rootwork with Grandma can finally begin! It’s time to collect healing herbs into protective mojo bags; to fill mason jars with all the love, history, dirt, and magick one can fit. It’s time to talk to the tranquil willow trees and feel the soft earth between one’s toes; to hear Grandma share their ancestors’ stories, with her dog Shiloh underfoot.

Now thirteen, Mika has left behind her Stockholm orphanage for a treacherous journey with Detective Hoff to finally meet her mother, Annie Moonwind, a maid at the imposing Roseboon estate. Upon their arrival, and to their surprise, Valdemar is mistaken for the local constable, and Mika his errand girl, summoned to arrest Annie for mysterious crimes. But are dark forces at work at Roseboon? After all, doors are kept bolted. Windows are nailed shut. And screams pierce the dark. Maybe something wicked has been unleashed. Everything points to a creature that only comes at night.

A powerful middle-grade novel in verse set in India that follows a 12-year-old girl as she navigates new beginnings, difficult truths and a crush. Perfect for fans of The Night Diary; Red, White and Whole; and Remember Us. For twelve-year-old Chandni, 1999 is the year everything must be perfect...

Allie’s life with Mama isn’t bad, but she knows it could be better if Mama would find someone to marry. Allie’s worst enemy, her NOT-friend Gwen, has a daddy, and Allie wants someone like that—someone to fix things when they break, someone who likes to sing, and has a kind-smile. So Allie makes a plan—her super secret Man-For-Mama plan. She has a list of candidates with a clear top choice: Mr. Johnson, who owns the antique store. Best of all, Mr. Johnson went to school with Mama, and he wants to get reacquainted!

Embark on a sweeping journey of self-discovery in this adventurous historical middle grade novel perfect for fans of Karen Cushman and Gary Paulsen. Twelve-year-old Blanca of Castile is the granddaughter of Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, once the wife of both the king of France and the king of...

Welcome to the Nice Age! Wally is looking for his friend, Wolf. It’s time to play hide-and-seek! Come out, come out, wherever you are! A giggle-inducing book about friendship and competition that is perfect for emerging readers by the multiple Geisel Award–winning Corey R. Tabor and cover...

When Cora leaves her house in the early morning hours of April 18th, she expects trouble to find her, like it somehow always does. But as she makes her way to the San Francisco docks to look for her father, the earth begins to shake and suddenly, Cora realizes that she's not just in trouble—she's in danger. Soon after, the last thing Cora remembers seeing is a tall building swaying overhead, before everything goes dark.

Scotland's Story: A History Of Scotland For Boys And Girls is both a history of Scotland as well as delving into some of its legends. Written with younger listeners in mind, it begins with the legend of Prince Gathelus and continues through King George IV (1762 —1830). The author writes, “And here I think I must end, for Scotland has no more a story of her own"

War has been declared, and the lives of three sisters – Lydia, Peggy and Teddy – are about to be turned upside down. As bombs rain down on London, the girls will lose their homes, their things, their loved ones... but they will find lost kittens, friendships with fellow rebels, the need for art, the strength to carry on and a greater sense of family than ever. And with each other's help and the radical changes that war brings, the sisters will discover the essence of who they truly are. 1939.

Amid the chilling rise of Hitler’s Germany, a twelve-year-old boy and his friends confront rising Nazi threats during a family trip to Austria in this third book in the action-packed middle grade series Web of the Spider for fans of I Survived and A Night Divided. It’s the summer of 1931 and...

Tim Baker thinks his adventures are over until he hitches a ride to Ancient Greece on a stolen vase. Soon Tim finds himself trapped with an army of peacocks and a hero who can't stop admiring himself. Thank the gods his new friend Zoe is there to help. Just don't tell her dad...

Alexander wird von den Einwohnern seiner Heimatstadt Kaliste der Auftrag erteilt, „gute Gesetze" zu finden. Nie wieder soll eine Tyrannei möglich sein, und nur einem Kind traut man zu, frei von Vorurteilen gerechte Regeln für das Zusammenleben zu finden. Alexander macht sich also auf den Weg und spricht mit ganz unterschiedlichen Menschen: einem Orakel, einem Modeschöpfer, einem Soldaten und einem echten Philosophen. Nach und nach kommt er so den Prinzipien der Demokratie auf den Grund.

Sebastian möchte für Ulfie eine Krone basteln, aber irgendwie will es ihm nicht gelingen und Ulfie ist mit dem Ergebnis unzufrieden. Die beiden beschließen, dass Ulfie mit der Ufafamaschi nach London ins Jahr 1671 reist, um sich Englands Kronjuwelen anzusehen. Dazu gehört auch die berühmte St. Edwards Krone. Ulfie kann seinen Augen kaum trauen, als der Wächter der Kronjuwelen ihn den Schatz sehen lässt. Aber scheinbar ist Ulfie nicht der Einzige, der Interesse an der Krone hat.

Sebastian möchte für Ulfie eine Krone basteln, aber irgendwie will es ihm nicht gelingen und Ulfie ist mit dem Ergebnis unzufrieden. Die beiden beschließen, dass Ulfie mit der Ufafamaschi nach London ins Jahr 1671 reist, um sich Englands Kronjuwelen anzusehen. Dazu gehört auch die berühmte St. Edwards Krone. Ulfie kann seinen Augen kaum trauen, als der Wächter der Kronjuwelen ihn den Schatz sehen lässt. Aber scheinbar ist Ulfie nicht der Einzige, der Interesse an der Krone hat. Ob Ulfie helfen kann, den Diebstahl zu verhindern?

Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your child about Atatürk and the founding of the Turkish Republic? This beautifully illustrated children’s book is the first in an exciting time travel series, where young readers join Zeynep and Tolga, along with their clever crow friend Kara, as they journey through history with the help of the Magical Time Compass.

Step into history with Zeynep, Tolga, and their clever crow friend, Kara. When the siblings discover a mysterious Time Compass, it whirs to life and opens a doorway to Türkiye’s most transformative years under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the father of the Turkish Nation.

From the Edgar Award nominated author of What Happened to Rachel Riley? comes an engrossing, timely, and propulsive story of two girls in Paris—one living under Nazi rule in the 1940s; the other in present day—and the mysterious painting that unites them. Perfect for fans of The Bletchley...