Our biggest and best bumper pack of children's historical fiction. Spanning over 4000 years, this selection of historical children's books covers much of the Primary History Curriculum, with rich texts suitable for Key Stage One and Two, making it an ideal addition to any Primary School Library.
The Age of Bronze - A boy and a girl wake up within a stone circle and their minds are blank. They find themselves about to be sacrificed by a Bronze Age tribe. Then the mysterious Foreseer arrives and saves them. He tells them that before they can return home to their own time, they have to steal an artefact from the vicious Beaker Tribe and restore a stone circle to its former glory. Will they succeed? Or will they be cast in Bronze forever? Find out in the new adventure by Paul Nolan.
ISBN: 9781906132460
Chronicles of Cerberus - The Chronicles of Cerberus provides a fun new twist on the ancient Greek myth about the legendary three headed dog. Hades's watch dog Cerberus needs walking but everyone in the underworld is afraid of the beast. Sebastian - an ordinary farm boy - is the only candidate for the job. Join the pair on their adventures as they meet Greek legends Chimera, the Sphinx and Hercules - who turns out to be not nearly as heroic as his fans would have you believe! ISBN: 9781906132781 RRP: £6.99 Ages 6-10
Son of Spartapuss - New to Rome, the son of Spartapuss has a lot to learn. When a mysterious stranger pays his debts, he finds himself in a school for gladiator cats. Follow SOS and his fiery friend Furia on a quest that takes them all the way to the legendary Olympuss Games. ISBN: "The series is an excellent way to introduce young readers (6+) to the world of ancient Greece and Rome; they make great class readers... lively (black and white) illustrations by Chris Watson add to the enjoyment. If you love puns, then you are in for a real treat! And if you don't, but want to learn a bit of ancient history whilst enjoying a fun story, either way, this is a great series for you!" Parents in Touch
Boudicat - Spartapuss books are set in ancient Rome in a world ruled by cats! In book four of the series, Queen Boudicat declares war on Rome and she wants Spartapuss to join her rebel army. Our ginger hero can't see how a tiny tribe of Kitons can take on the mighty Feline Empire. But warrior queens don't take 'No' for an answer. Boudicat is not for turning, she's for burning! ISBN: 9781906132019 RRP: £7.99 Ages 9-12
Beowuff and the Horrid Hen - Banished from his homeland, Viking dog Beowuff finds himself shipwrecked on a troubled island. Its King needs a champion. His hall is under attack from the hideous Hendel - an evil chicken of monstrous proportions. ISBN: 9781906132385 RRP: £6.99 Ages 7-10
From the age of eight: Alfred the Great - It’s not easy being Anglo-Saxon royalty. As well as fighting off rampaging axe-happy Vikings, you’re going to have your noble hands full fighting off rival members of your own family! No one could have imagined that Alfred, the youngest surviving son of King Aethelwulf would grow into England’s wisest and most inspirational ruler. This gripping diary, written from the perspective of the young Alfred (with the help of his scribe Godric), will take readers through the major events in his action-packed childhood. Find out how Alfred became the last noble standing in this ripping royal read. ISBN: 978190613254 RRP: £7.99 Ages 8-11
Great Fire - Esteban Fawkes is a young sorcerer specialising in time magic, known as Chronomancy. Danny is a Conjurer who can summon supernatural beings, or banish the Things That Should Not Be Here. When Danny goes missing, a raging fire threatens to engulf London. Aided by a bystander called Connie, Esteban must travel back to Pudding Lane in 1666 and
battle the dark forces that are threatening the city. Offering a grittier take on teenage wizardry, this meticulously researched thriller will bring the Great Fire of London to life. ISBN: 9781906132309 RRP: £7.99 Ages 9+
Fever Pitz - With her city facing a struggle for survival, Mayan teen Brightness can only hope that the gods will smile on her. To prove her courage before them, she must play the Mayan ball game ‘pitz' with all her strength and skill. If she looses the game she will be placed beneath the High-Priest’s knife ⎯ her blood a sacrifice to the Lords of the Sky. ISBN: 9781906132361 RRP £7.99 Ages 9-14
Agent Two Face - Captured by spymasters, a German teenager soon finds himself living a secret life within London. Danger lurks everywhere, as he awaits his mission. When it comes, he discovers his very success could win the Great War for
Germany. His mission takes him from the bombed streets of London to the horrors of the Western Front. Can Agent Two-Face elude British Intelligence and shells and shots, and turn the war in Germany's favour? ISBN: 9781906132408 RRP: £7.99 Ages 10-16
Primary Times say:'There are plenty of plot twists to keep you gripped in this dramatic, atmospheric story. It is full of heart stopping moments, vividly bringing the period to life.
The Wartime Winger - Growing up in the North of England in the 1930's, Jimmy Evans and his best friend Stan share a burning ambition to play for England in the World Cup. After years of hard work, and against the odds, it seems like their dream may even come true as they are tipped for a call up to the national team. However, a terrible new war is brewing. When Jimmy and Stan are finally asked to represent their country, it will be in the skies of Europe and not on the football pitch. ISBN: 9781906132156 RRP: £7.99 Ages 9-14
We will also be purchasing our children more Mogzilla books as they are just wonderful (my 9 year old already has a list of the one's he'd like to try next).