Josie Under Fire: The Historical House

Josie Under Fire: The Historical House PDF Author: Ann Turnbull
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1409590976
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 115

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1941: London is being bombarded during the Blitz, and Josie finds it hard to understand her brother's decision to be a conscientious objector. But when she goes to stay at No.6 Chelsea Walk with her cousin Edith and is drawn into tormenting one of her new classmates, Josie learns what it means to stand up for her own beliefs. Ann Turnbull’s previous novels have been shortlisted for several awards, including the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize and the Whitbread Children’s Book Award. "Dramatic stories with a real sense of atmosphere." - The Guardian

Josie Under Fire: The Historical House

Josie Under Fire: The Historical House PDF Author: Ann Turnbull
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1409590976
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 115

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Book Description
1941: London is being bombarded during the Blitz, and Josie finds it hard to understand her brother's decision to be a conscientious objector. But when she goes to stay at No.6 Chelsea Walk with her cousin Edith and is drawn into tormenting one of her new classmates, Josie learns what it means to stand up for her own beliefs. Ann Turnbull’s previous novels have been shortlisted for several awards, including the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize and the Whitbread Children’s Book Award. "Dramatic stories with a real sense of atmosphere." - The Guardian

Cecily's Portrait: The Historical House

Cecily's Portrait: The Historical House PDF Author: Adèle Geras
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1409590933
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 111

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1895: Cecily longs to learn the new art of photography and is determined that her widowed father will come to love it too, especially when she realises that her new friend and photographer, Rosalind, would be a perfect match for him. Will her dreams of uniting them ever come true? A touching and beautiful tale set at No.6 Chelsea Walk. Adele Geras has previously been shortlisted for the Whitbread Children’s Book Award and Highly Commended for the Carnegie Medal. "Dramatic stories with a real sense of atmosphere." - The Guardian

Peace Under Fire

Peace Under Fire PDF Author: Josie Sandercock
Publisher: Verso
ISBN: 9781844675012
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 326

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The story of this movement reveals the horror of the occupation and the new hope for growing international solidarity.

Horrors of History: Ocean of Fire

Horrors of History: Ocean of Fire PDF Author: T. Neill Anderson
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN: 1607345412
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178

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Based on the actual fire that swept through Columbia, South Carolina, after the city surrendered to General Sherman’s Union troops, Ocean of Fire details life in the South at the end of the American Civil War. Supported by thorough research, narrative accounts of actual historical persons as well as fictionalized characters comprise the novel. Follow 17-year-old Emma, her family, and potential Confederate spy, Charles Davis, as a chaotic community tries to survive a blazing firestorm. The second book in the Horrors of History series, Ocean of Fire makes history accessible, questioning who could have started this controversial fire and exploring how the closing weeks of the war affected citizens and slaves alike.

Lizzie's Wish: The Historical House

Lizzie's Wish: The Historical House PDF Author: Adèle Geras
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1409590917
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 104

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1857: On an extended visit to her cousins in London, country girl Lizzie struggles to adapt to her new life of stiff manners and formal pastimes at No. 6 Chelsea Walk. And her dream of becoming a gardener is certainly frowned upon. But like her elder cousin, who wants to defy her middle-class upbringing and become a nurse, Lizzie has the strength of will to act against stifling Victorian conventions. And the chance to visit the newly opened Kew Gardens presents her with the ideal opportunity to start working towards her grand ambition... Adele Geras has previously been shortlisted for the Whitbread Children’s Book Award and Highly Commended for the Carnegie Medal. "Dramatic stories with a real sense of atmosphere." - The Guardian

Andie's Moon: The Historical House

Andie's Moon: The Historical House PDF Author: Linda Newbery
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1409590992
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132

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1969: Andie dreams of becoming an artist. Her best paintings are inspired by the moon and so she's fascinated by news of the moon landing. But will it be the same magical place once man has set foot on it, and will her paintings win the attention they deserve? A thrilling story set at No.6 Chelsea Walk. Linda Newbery has been twice shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, and is the winner of a Silver Medal Nestle Children’s Book Prize and the Costa Children’s Book Award. "Dramatic stories with a real sense of atmosphere." - The Guardian

Snow Lane

Snow Lane PDF Author: Josephine Angelini
Publisher:
ISBN: 1250150922
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 207

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In 1985 Massachusetts, fifth-grader Annie wants to shape her own future but as the youngest of nine, she is held back by her hand-me-down clothing, a crippling case of dyslexia, and a dark family secret.

Mary Ann and Miss Mozart: The Historical House

Mary Ann and Miss Mozart: The Historical House PDF Author: Ann Turnbull
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1409590895
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113

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1764: Mary Ann's greatest wish is to become an opera singer, so she's thrilled when she gets the chance to see child prodigy Mozart perform whilst at boarding school at No.6 Chelsea Walk. But when her father loses his fortune, she fears her singing dreams may be shattered. An enchanting story of dreams and determination, set in the colourful world of eighteenth century London. Ann Turnbull’s previous novels have been shortlisted for several awards, including the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize and the Whitbread Children’s Book Award. "Dramatic stories with a real sense of atmosphere." - The Guardian

massacres of the mountains a history of the indian wars of the far west

massacres of the mountains  a history of the indian wars of the far west  PDF Author: j.p. dunn
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 674

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Fountain of Dreams

Fountain of Dreams PDF Author: Josie Litton
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 9780553585834
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 390

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The first book in Litton's new Fountain trilogy introduces a new generation of courageous men and spirited women of the island nation of Akora of Regency England, struggling to overcome the differences--and dangers--that are their extraordinary birthright. Original.