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Based on the extraordinary true story of the Abaco Barb, a real-life mystery that has remained unsolved for over five hundred years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for 'The Princess and the Foal': 'The perfect gift for girls with big dreams' The Bookseller 'Great new book - 10\/10' Newmarket Journal 'Younger readers will delight in this heartwarming tale' Horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStacy Gregg is the author of successful pony adventure series Pony Club Secrets and Pony Club Rivals and stand-alone novel 'The Princess and the Foal', winner of the Children's Choice Junior Fiction award at the New Zealand Post Book Awards for Children and Young Adults. Formerly the editor of fashion website Runwayreporter.com, Stacy writes exclusively for HarperCollins.                Her own ponies and experiences at her local pony club provided the inspiration for the Pony Club Secrets and her later years at boarding school were a catalyst for Pony Club Rivals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770313736475,"sku":"9780007580279","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/island-of-lost-horses-1129589.jpg?v=1776414066"},{"product_id":"katerina-the-cat-and-other-tales-from-the-farm","title":"Katerina the Cat and Other Tales from the Farm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees - full of friendship and adventure, and perfect to read together Take part in the heroic rescue of a fishing boat in trouble, meet a boy who makes an extraordinary discovery in the vegetable patch, and find out how a farm cat forms a very special connection with a young Ukrainian girl. These three uplifting stories capture the wonder, muck and magic of a city child's week on the farm. From Michael Morpurgo, co-founder of the charity Farms for City Children, and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees, this charming story collection for young readers celebrates the countryside and the way its landscape and animals can leave an impression on a child's heart forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'From the first sentence of a Michael Morpurgo book, you know you are in the hands of a natural storyteller' Guardian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSir Michael Morpurgo OBE FRSL FKC DL is a writer, playwright, performer and librettist. The author of more than 150 children's books, he has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and in almost 40 languages. A former teacher and vocal spokesperson for the benefits of reading for pleasure, he is currently the President of Book Trust. Between 2003-2005 he was Children's Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michael's books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the phenomenal National Theatre adaptation of War Horse, which has been seen by over 10 million people in over 100 cities around the world, broke the West End record for weekly ticket sales, and won 5 Tony Awards and 2 Olivier Awards. 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'A delightful series' The Bookseller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'When Einstein and his friend Isaac are kidnapped, Imogen and Arthur must figure out what happened. The second book in Rangeley's delightful series' The Bookseller 'The writing is sharp with some acute observations and memorable phrases, and at no point does the whimsicality veer into tweeness' Book for Keeps Book of the Week 27.10.22 PRAISE FOR EINSTEIN THE PENGUIN: 'An outstanding debut. Funny and surprising' The Times Best Books for Children 2021 'This debut novel is a delight . . . A joy to read aloud' Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week 'This is the second witty and charming book, with wild, expressive pictures, about a super-intelligent penguin adopted by a London family. Adorable Einstein and the children face peril and expose duplicity' The Times 33 Best Books for Children 2022 'An adorable story' Irish Examiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIona Rangeley has just finished studying English at Oxford. She has wanted to be a writer since her debut novel Sam and the Pig, which she wrote when she was five. Iona starting writing Einstein the Penguin when her final exams came along, because it was more fun.                David Tazzyman is an internationally acclaimed award-wining illustrator. Born and raised in Leicester, David wanted to be an artist since the age of five. Graduating from Manchester Metropolitan University in 1993, he worked as a commercial illustrator before falling into children's publishing in 2006, illustrating Andy Stanton's Mr Gum series, which went on to win numerous awards, including the first Roald Dahl Funny Prize. David likes drawing a lot. He also likes football, cricket, golf and biscuits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770358202651,"sku":"9780008476038","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/case-of-the-fishy-detective-7602104.jpg?v=1776413768"},{"product_id":"lizzie-and-belle-mysteries-drama-and-danger","title":"Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger","description":"\u003cp\u003eWINNER OF THE WEEK JUNIOR CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR: BREAKTHROUGH AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES 2023 CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE WINNER OF THE DIVERSE BOOK AWARD FOR CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR \"Bringing Georgian London vividly to life, this is a wonderful historical mystery with two delightful heroines.\" - Katherine Woodfine, author of The Synclair's Mysteries series A thrilling middle grade mystery series, perfect for fans of Robin Steven's Murder Most Unladylike. Set in eighteenth-century London, with all the fun and zest of Hamilton and inspired by real Black British historical figures. Twelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle are from different worlds - Lizzie lives in Westminster in her dad's tea shop, while Belle is an heiress being brought up by her aunt and uncle at grand Kenwood House - but they both share a love of solving mysteries. And when their eyes meet in the audience of the Drury Lane theatre one night, both girls are sure they've seen something suspicious on stage. Lizzie and Belle soon find themselves on the trail of a mystery - and becoming best friends. But can they work out what's going on in time to prevent a murder?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for The Week Junior Children's Book of the Year: Breakthrough Award: \"What a joyful, heartstopping, theatrical whirlwind of a book\" \"Everything about this beamed magnificence and made my heart soar\" \"Its originality and freshness comes from the way that real history and historical characters are cleverly incorporated into the story, putting Black history firmly at the centre.\" \"Eloquent, clever, imaginative and fun\" \"Kids will just hoover this book up\" \"Black British Georgian history is effectively brought to life through characters based on real people, but it is the suspense and plot twists that keep the pages turning\" - Sarah Keating, The Irish Times 'This vivid theatreland mystery - whose atmospheric setting recalls Phillip Pullman's The Ruby and the Smoke series - is deeply rooted in the abolitionist milieu and resonates sonorously today.' The Observer, Chapter Books of the Month, 29th May 2022 'I was hooked from the outset as Williams expertly takes the real life historical figures of two black Georgians Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle and imagines them tackling a mystery of an attempted onstage murder! From the descriptions of the Jamaica Coffee House to the candle lit theatre chandeliers Georgian London is vividly brought to life. A must read for mystery fans.' Joseph Coelho, Waterstone's Children's Laureate \"Bringing Georgian London vividly to life, this is a wonderful historical mystery with two delightful heroines. I can't wait to read the next instalment and find out what Lizzie and Belle will get up to next!\" Katherine Woodfine, author of The Sinclair's Mysteries series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJ.T. Williams studied English Literature at Cambridge University before becoming a primary school teacher. After teaching full-time, she became a programme manager at the Royal African Society leading creative writing schools workshops for the literature festival Africa Writes. Now a freelance educator and writer, she has won several prizes for her work.                Her debut short story appeared in The Very Merry Murder Club, edited by Robin Stevens and Serena Patel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770358497563,"sku":"9780008485252","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/lizzie-and-belle-mysteries-drama-and-danger-4271126.jpg?v=1776413768"},{"product_id":"lizzie-and-belle-mysteries-portraits-and-poison","title":"Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Portraits and Poison","description":"\u003cp\u003eWINNER OF THE LITTLE REBELS AWARDS FOR RADICAL CHILDREN'S FICTION 2024 The second book in the thrilling middle grade mystery series, perfect for fans of Robin Steven's Murder Most Unladylike. Set in eighteenth-century London, with all the fun and zest of Hamilton and inspired by real Black British historical figures. The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger is winner of The Week Junior Children's Book of the Year: Breakthrough Award, and shortlisted for the Waterstones 2023 Children's Book Prize! \"With its themes of civil disobedience and rebellion, channels the spirit, energy and optimism of the Little Rebels Award.\" Agents of history. Partners in Mystery. Sisters in solving crime. Twelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle are from different worlds - Lizzie lives in Westminster in her dad's tea shop, while Belle is an heiress being brought up by her aunt and uncle at grand Kenwood House - but they both share a love of solving mysteries. And after saving Lizzie's father from attempted murder surely there is no threat too challenging for this detective duo? It's the summer of 1777, the night of the grand unveiling of the Sancho-Mansfields family portrait - and a celebration of friendship, family, and freedom! But all too soon things take a dark turn - the painting has been stolen! Now it is time for Lizzie and Belle to put their sleuthing skills to the ultimate test, following a trail of thefts, kidnappings and even poisonings that haunts the twisting London streets. With a grand conspiracy afoot, and a mysterious organisation threatening their closest friends and family, who can Lizzie and Belle trust? Once again it is up to the two girls to unveil the truth and put an end to the villainy that plagues the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A fantastic means of countering erasure across all spheres including artistic, fictional, historical and political; challenging misrepresentations while encased in a brilliantly crafted, engaging and accessible story.\" - Farrah Serroukh, Little Rebels Award Reviews for Lizzie and Belle: Drama and Danger \"Black British Georgian history is effectively brought to life through characters based on real people, but it is the suspense and plot twists that keep the pages turning\" - Sarah Keating, The Irish Times 'This vivid theatreland mystery - whose atmospheric setting recalls Phillip Pullman's The Ruby and the Smoke series - is deeply rooted in the abolitionist milieu and resonates sonorously today.' The Observer, Chapter Books of the Month, 29th May 2022 'I was hooked from the outset as Williams expertly takes the real life historical figures of two black Georgians Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle and imagines them tackling a mystery of an attempted onstage murder! From the descriptions of the Jamaica Coffee House to the candle lit theatre chandeliers Georgian London is vividly brought to life. A must read for mystery fans.' Joseph Coelho, Waterstone's Children's Laureate \"Bringing Georgian London vividly to life, this is a wonderful historical mystery with two delightful heroines. I can't wait to read the next instalment and find out what Lizzie and Belle will get up to next!\" Katherine Woodfine, author of The Sinclair's Mysteries series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJ.T. Williams studied English Literature at Cambridge University before becoming a primary school teacher. After teaching full-time, she became a programme manager at the Royal African Society leading creative writing schools workshops for the literature festival Africa Writes. Now a freelance educator and writer, she has won several prizes for her work. Her debut short story appeared in The Very Merry Murder Club, edited by Robin Stevens and Serena Patel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770358595867,"sku":"9780008485283","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/lizzie-and-belle-mysteries-portraits-and-poison-8742649.jpg?v=1776413767"},{"product_id":"boy-who-would-be-king","title":"Boy Who Would Be King","description":"\u003cp\u003eA TOP 10 CHILDREN'S FICTION BESTSELLER A beautifully illustrated full-colour tribute to King Charles III, published to mark his coronation - from the bestselling creators of There Once Is a Queen. There once was a boy who was going to be king one day . . . From the Nation's Favourite Storyteller Sir Michael Morpurgo comes a poetic celebration of our new monarch, King Charles III, beautifully illustrated in watercolour by acclaimed artist Michael Foreman. There once was a little boy, born a prince. Encouraged by his parents, he grew up with a passion for the countryside, wanting to look after it. Then, as the longest-serving Prince of Wales in British history, he dedicated decades of his life to raising awareness for conservation. Now our king, his devoted work will continue to inspire the protection of our planet for future generations. This allegorical story tells how - with the help of a tiny acorn - a wise old woman gives a lonely boy, who would be king, the courage and determination to change the world for the better, for everyone. An exquisite companion to There Once Was a Queen, this commemoration of King Charles III's coronation is a gift book truly to be treasured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for Michael Morpurgo: \"A master storyteller at his best\" The Sunday Times \"Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.\" Guardian \"Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects.\" Daily Telegraph \"There are few children's writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.\" Daily Express Praise for The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo: \"The Butterfly Lion is unique among animals and books, and will touch all hearts - both young and old.\" Virginia McKenna, Born Free Foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSir Michael Morpurgo OBE FRSL FKC DL is a writer, playwright, performer and librettist. The author of more than 150 children's books, he has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and in almost 40 languages. A former teacher and vocal spokesperson for the benefits of reading for pleasure, he is currently the President of Book Trust. Between 2003-2005 he was Children's Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michael's books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the phenomenal National Theatre adaptation of War Horse, which has been seen by over 10 million people in over 100 cities around the world, broke the West End record for weekly ticket sales, and won 5 Tony Awards and 2 Olivier Awards. Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51775739461915,"sku":"9780008615406","price":17.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/boy-who-would-be-king-5769424.jpg?v=1776413367"},{"product_id":"my-soul-a-shining-tree","title":"My Soul, A Shining Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e🌟One of the Telegraph's 50 BEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS OF ALL TIME🌟 The stunning novel from Jamila Gavin, bestselling and award-winning author of Coram Boy and The Wheel of Surya. \"Flawless\" - Telegraph Based on the true story of Indian WWI gunner and recipient of the Victoria Cross, Khudadad Khan. The story is told from four perspectives: Lotte, a Belgian farmgirl whose village is the flashpoint for a battle; Ernst, a German teenage cavalry soldier whose grandiose dreams of war lie in tatters; Khudadad Khan, the gunner fighting with the British Army; and a wild walnut tree. When Lotte's farm is destroyed in the fighting, she and her sister flee with their young neighbour Michael, to take refuge beneath the walnut tree on the ridge - a ridge currently being defended from the encroaching Germans by Indian gunner Khudadad Khan. There, they are joined by traumatised German soldier Ernst, whose horse lies lost in the trenches of the battle raging below. As their perspectives converge, their shared humanity emerges as a light in the darkness of war, safe beneath the branches of the walnut tree that shelters them all. Perfect for fans of War Horse and The Skylarks' War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌟WINNER OF THE NERO BOOK AWARD FOR CHILDREN'S FICTION 2025 🌟 \"This is a lyrical, flawless work of writing, in which Gavin seamlessly weaves together her haunting confluence of narratives, creating an epic of less than 150 pages ... Whether you are nine or 90, I cannot recommend this book more highly\" - Emily Bearn, Telegraph \"A superbly poignant and evocative historical novel from a much-loved author\" - Imogen Russell-Williams, Guardian \"A quietly powerful novel that is a must-read for anyone interested in the lives behind the history. Superb\" - Lucy Bannerman, The Times \"A sweeping war epic about love and courage ... My Soul, a Shining Tree is a truly exceptional novel\" - Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller Jamila Gavin is one of our greatest writers\" - S.F. Said Readers are bowled over: \"This is an excellent historical fiction book about the world war. I have never read anything by this author but this book is spectacular.\" - Suleman, aged 14, Toppsta review \"An essential addition to any secondary school collection of war stories\" \"A book that will stay with me and is certainly worthy of countless award nominations\" \"Beautiful, heartbreaking and courageous, this is such powerful storytelling!\" \"An essential and timely book to add to primary and secondary school library and classroom collections\" \"Such a powerful and emotive book is a must-read\" Praise for Never Forget You: \"If there are any prizes left for children's books by the end of the year ... then this thoughtful, engrossing new novel from Jamila Gavin should clean up ... Gavin draws her characters with such care and detail that we root with all our might for each one as they use their free will to choose their own futures. Never Forget You is a novel to remember\" - The Times \"We never lose our sense of engagement with the many characters and events, and quotations add to the rich debate about whether war is justified. An exceptionally well-told and compelling account of friendship, courage and love\" - The Sunday Times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJamila Gavin MBE was born in Mussoorie, India, in the foothills of the Himalayas. With an Indian father and an English mother, she inherited two rich cultures which ran side by side throughout her life, and which always made her feel she belonged to both countries.                The family finally settled in England where Jamila completed her schooling, was a music student, worked for the BBC and became a mother of two children. It was then that she began writing children's books, and felt a need to reflect the multi-cultural world in which she and her children now lived.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51775742017819,"sku":"9780008617189","price":10.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/my-soul-a-shining-tree-4257143.jpg?v=1776413366"},{"product_id":"war-horse-1","title":"War Horse","description":"\u003cp\u003eBefore the Steven Spielberg film, before the National Theatre production, there was the classic children's novel - War Horse. From the nation's favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo. In the deadly chaos of the First World War, one horse witnesses the reality of battle from both sides of the trenches. Bombarded by artillery, with bullets knocking riders from his back, Joey tells a powerful story of the truest friendships surviving in terrible times. One horse has seen the best and the worst of humanity. The power of war and the beauty of peace. This is his story. War Horse was adapted by Steven Spielberg as a major motion picture with Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson, and Benedict Cumberbatch. The National Theatre production opened in 2007 and has enjoyed successful runs in the West End and on Broadway. A great way of introducing young readers to the realities of WWI. Look out for Morpurgo's other war fiction including Friend or Foe, Waiting for Anya, King of the Cloud Forests and An Eagle in the Snow. War Horse is a story of universal suffering for a universal audience by a writer who 'has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers' (The Guardian). Michael Morpurgo has written more than one hundred books for children and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children's Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for Michael Morpurgo: \"Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.\" Guardian \"There are few children's writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.\" Daily Express \"Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skillful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative\" Elizabeth Reilly, British Council \"The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.\" Guardian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Morpurgo is one of the most successful children's authors in the country, loved by children, teachers and parents alike. He has written more than forty books for children, including the global hit War Horse, which was made into a Hollywood film by Steven Spielberg in 2011.                He has won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children's Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.He received an OBE in December 2006 for his services to literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51775753650459,"sku":"9780008640712","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/war-horse-9062471.jpg?v=1776413347"},{"product_id":"becoming-grace","title":"Becoming Grace","description":"\u003cp\u003eAward-winning Hilary McKay brings the childhood of Victorian heroine Grace Darling to life in this heartfelt reimagining of her life up to and including the Forfarshire shipwreck. Despite her fear of boats, Grace Darling loves her life as the daughter of a lighthouse keeper and spends fun-filled childhood days with her three sisters, four brothers, numerous goats, chickens, cats and her beloved dog, Happy. The only shadows come from the many shipwrecks caused by the poor location of their lighthouse, a problem that seems to be fixed when a new one is built further out on the remote Longstone Rock. But in September 1838, a steamship called the Forfarshire is wrecked on the dangerous Harcar Rock. Grace alerts her father to survivors, but can she find the courage to help him row out through the mountainous waves to rescue them? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Hilary McKay has a unique gift for bringing to life whole families - whole worlds - in a matter of moments with her crystal-clear prose and her artist's eye for detail. This little book shines like sea treasure - a true story, beautifully told and glittering with life.\" - Lucy Strange \"I stepped into Grace's world and hung on every word of her story - an enormously warm and vivid account of a real heroine, by one of our greatest writers for children.\" - Lissa Evans \"Bringing the Victorian world of lighthouses, steamships and shipwrecks to life, award-winning Hilary McKay reimagines the real life of lighthouse keeper's daughter Grace Darling up to and including the Forfarshire shipwreck in 1838. With an accessible and often bare text at times, the layout is ideal and the illustrations really bring the dramatic story to life.\" - Irish Independent \"When you open a fiction book you want to escape to other places, other times. Becoming Grace's coastal Victorian world holds many gems to spark interest; lighthouses, steamships, shipwrecks, rescue crews and fishing villages all tempt further reading ... This book is charming, engaging, thought-provoking and beautifully written. It is the type of quality literature that all children deserve to engage with.\" - Children's Books Ireland \"This short, accessible read is a love-letter to female bravery ... She truly is an historical figure worthy of discussion and celebration ... Grace's character shines throughout as a concerned but proactive voice in the family ... A gentle read, full of atmosphere and action.\" - Books for Keeps \"An epic tale of endurance and bravery ... Master storyteller McKay adds her special touch of heart and soul to this moving real-life story which has captured the imagination of both children and adults over almost two centuries ... Full of drama, rich descriptive detail and Robinson's emotive artwork, this is another winner from a dynamic writing and illustration duo.\" - Lancashire Post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHilary McKay is one of Britain's best-loved children's authors. Her books-including Saffy's Angel, The Skylarks' War, and The Swallows' Flight -have been published in over 30 languages and have won the Costa Children's Book Award, the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, the Nestle Smarties Book Prize Gold Award, and countless other accolades.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51775802736923,"sku":"9780008700522","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/becoming-grace-4643668.jpg?v=1776412871"},{"product_id":"elixir","title":"Elixir","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith a witchfinder skulking about town, gifted healer Ann and a young Isaac Newton must be careful not to draw too much attention in this high-stakes story from Lindsay Galvin. Will the discovery of the Elixir of Life lead to a death sentence for a talented young healer? Ann Storer has inherited her grandmother's mysterious gift of healing, which she shares through the special tinctures she dispenses in her family's apothecary shop. When she combines her talents with the genius of a young Isaac Newton, recently arrived to board above the shop, the two create an incredible elixir with seemingly unlimited powers. But seventeenth-century England is a dangerous place to display any special abilities, and Ann must hide all evidence when witchfinder Abel Geach arrives in town. So when the plague starts to run rife and those she loves are in danger, will Ann risk everything to help them? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An intriguing, unconventional story that spans themes of science, alchemy and witch trials ... Galvin is a terrific writer of historical fiction for children and here concocts an atmospheric tale with appeal to both reluctant and confident readers alike.\" - The Times, The Best Children's Books of 2025 \"Publisher Barrington Stoke makes a point of serving not-so-keen readers with sharp plots and friendly fonts. The Elixir by Lindsay Galvin mixes historical fact with a swirl of the supernatural, while Kristina Kister's vivid illustrations combine modern graphic styles with costume drama.\" - The Observer \"History and magic collide in this bewitching tale!\" - Lucy Strange A history lesson of fascinating facts wrapped up in a high-stakes adventure ... brimming with action, danger and powerful emotions ... Galvin's richly descriptive writing, her vibrant imagination and her ability to deliver adventures full of peril, pathos and powerful messages has made her a go-to author and The Elixir has been perfectly blended for success both in homes and classrooms.\" - Sheffield Telegraph \"Lindsay Galvin packs lots of action into this short, ultra-readable novel, as Ann finds herself in danger after danger, while working to do as much good as possible. The final twist in the tale is particularly satisfying and this atmospheric, immersive story will keep readers gripped from beginning to end while the presence of Isaac Newton is an added treat.\" - LoveReading4Kids \"The combination of witchery, plague and healing is always a winner for me but add in the appearance of Isaac Newton and present it in an accessible, easy to read format and this story becomes a must-read!\" - Read for Good \"Lindsay Galvin is an exceptional writer ... Her ability to convey so much description, action, emotion, characterisation and plot in such inclusive language and structure is masterful ... 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Suppose that without your noticing, it became dangerous for some people to live in it any longer, and you found, to your surprise, that your own father was one of those people. This is what happened to Anna in 1933. Anna is too busy with her schoolwork and tobogganing to listen to the talk of Hitler. But one day she and her brother Max are rushed out of Germany in alarming secrecy, away from everything they know. Their father is wanted by the Nazis. This is the start of a huge adventure, sometimes frightening, very often funny and always exciting. Judith Kerr wrote When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit fifty years ago, based on her own journey, so that her own children would know where she came from and the lengths to which her parents went to keep her and her brother safe. 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She left the BBC to look after their two children, who inspired her first picture book, The Tiger Who Came to Tea. Published in 1968 and never out of print in the fifty years since, it has become a much-loved classic and perennial bestseller.                Judith was awarded the Booktrust Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016, and in 2019 was named Illustrator of the Year at the British Book Awards. 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She left the BBC to look after their two children, who inspired her first picture book, The Tiger Who Came to Tea. Published in 1968 and never out of print in the fifty years since, it has become a much-loved classic and perennial bestseller.                Judith was awarded the Booktrust Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016, and in 2019 was named Illustrator of the Year at the British Book Awards. Judith died in May 2019 at the age of 95, and her stories continue to entertain and delight generations of children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51775827607835,"sku":"9780008726416","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/bombs-on-aunt-dainty-9079856.jpg?v=1776412508"},{"product_id":"coram-boy","title":"Coram Boy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Whitbread 2000 Book of the Year is a haunting and captivating work of historical fiction for children. 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Taking place, as Ginny Myers Sain describes it, in the \"in-between spaces where magic feels most possible\", it's a story that crackles off the page and into readers' hearts, where it will stay for a long time to come.\" Culturefly \"Don't even try to resist-Ginny Myers Sain will lure you into the spellbinding world of the deep Louisiana bayou with this riveting missing girl mystery populated by a bewitching cast of characters; spun to life in lush, atmospheric prose; and teeming with a dark mythology that is part folklore, part psychic mysticism, and entirely compelling.\" -Kit Frick, author of I Killed Zoe Spanos \"Haunting and arresting, this is one stunning debut. Ginny Myers Sain has written a totally engrossing small-town mystery about what happens when you finally dig up long-buried secrets.\" -Jessica Goodman, bestselling author of They Wish They Were Us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinny Myers Sain enjoys creating dark, tangled, mysterious stories that exist in the in-between spaces where magic feels most possible. She especially loves writing for young adult readers because those years between childhood and adulthood are full of so much possibility...and so many big fears and questions.                Ginny currently lives in Florida with her teenage son and a very cowardly doberman named Shipley. 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