Cette auteure explore des périodes historiques à travers des aventures palpitantes, se concentrant souvent sur de jeunes protagonistes plongés dans des quêtes périlleuses pour sauver des proches ou protéger des artefacts inestimables. Avec un sens aigu du détail et un style narratif captivant, elle insuffle la vie au passé, offrant aux lecteurs une perspective passionnante sur des événements historiques importants. Ses œuvres se caractérisent par le suspense et l'héroïsme, rendant l'histoire accessible et fascinante pour un public plus jeune. Elle crée des récits à la fois éducatifs et divertissants.
Set against the backdrop of the English Civil War, the story follows Merriweather Pryce, a nobleman's daughter, as she navigates a perilous landscape filled with enemies and deceit. With her home under siege by Cromwell's forces, she embarks on a dangerous quest for assistance. As she encounters soldiers, traitors, and spies, Merri must discern whom to trust in a time of betrayal and conflict.
When high-born Vita's father is murdered in Roman Londinium, Vitais forced to disguise herself as a slave at the gladiator's arena. Here she forges an unlikely bond with Brea, a native Britongladiatrix. Together, they resolve to bring the killer to justicebefore Vita is discovered ...
A fantastic Tudor adventure from Historical Association Young Quills Award- winning author Ally Sherrick. Cat Sparrow is on the road. She's following her sister, who was torn from their convent home and sent to London. But Cat isn't like other people - she thinks differently - and for a girl like her the world holds many perils ...
Life has not been kind to orphaned Jane Eyre. Treated harshly by her Aunt Reed and bullied by her spoiled cousins, Jane is glad to be sent to Lowood School to receive an education. Finally, she can be free of her uncaring family and learn how to make her own way in the world. Years of studying pass, until finally, Jane takes on her first job as a governess to a young girl in the remote Thornfield Hall. Jane tries to convince herself that the strange noises she hears in the night are just the creakings of an old house ... but soon a deeper mystery begins to unfold, and long hidden family secrets will soon be revealed. Jane Eyre is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be inspired to love reading through the gripping stories and fascinating information books created by top authors. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading age: 10-11 years
Britain is on the brink of invasion. George is sent to the countryside while his brother and guardian, Charlie, fights overseas. But the war is closer than he thinks. Nearby, an ancient burial ground hides a treasure Hitler is desperate to possess. George must find and protect it before it's too late ...
England, 1605. Twelve-year-old Tom must save his father from hanging. He falls in with a mysterious stranger, the Falcon, who promises to help - but can he be trusted? Soon, Tom faces a terrible mission: secure his father's release and stop the assassination of the king ...