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Paul Dowswell

    September 1, 1957

    Paul Dowswell is a British author recognized for his contributions to nonfiction and young adult literature. His extensive body of work delves into a diverse range of subjects, offering readers engaging narratives and insightful perspectives. Dowswell's prolific career highlights his significant presence in the literary landscape.

    Paul Dowswell
    First Encyclopedia of Animals
    The Usborne introduction to the Second World War
    Usborne True Stories: Heroes
    The World Wars
    The Story of the Second World War
    The Roman Record
    • 2023

      Interweaving personal testimonies with historical sources, Paul Dowswell casts a fresh eye on the wartime era, painting a vivid picture of what life was really like for Britain's refugees.

      Aliens
    • 2020

      The Great Revolt

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.6(16)Add rating

      Thrilling historical adventure set during the English peasants' revolt of 1381, by Paul Dowswell, the author of Ausländer, and Wolf Children. It's 1381 and the king, Richard II, has imposed a new tax on the people. In the village of Aylesford, Tilda and her ploughman father were already struggling to make ends meet. As serfs they have no rights to move freely or earn wages for their work. Tilda is desperate for a better life than the village can offer, so when the villagers begin to rebel she is swept up in the excitement. Tilda and her father travel to London with the others to petition the king, but the peaceful rebellion they hoped for soon ignites into violence, mayhem and treachery. Tilda's fight for a better life is only just beginning... This page-turning adventure sheds new light on a period of history which is covered in the KS3 curriculum, and will have readers gripped from start to finish.

      The Great Revolt
    • 2019

      True Stories Ghosts

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Is there really such a thing as a true ghost story? The strange tales in this book are all based on actual reports by people who believed they had been haunted by ghosts and poltergeists. You can make up your own mind after reading their stories... Part of the Usborne Young Reading series, ideal for newly independent readers.

      True Stories Ghosts
    • 2018

      True Stories of Everest Adventures

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading
      3.7(93)Add rating

      As the world's tallest mountain, Everest has held a special fascination for climbers. This collection of real life stories tells of the lengths to which people have gone to get to its summit, and the dangers they've experienced, in some cases ending in tragedy. Includes a glossary of mountaineering words.

      True Stories of Everest Adventures
    • 2017

      Wolf Children

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.7(100)Add rating

      From the author of Ausländer, Sektion 20 and Bomber comes a thrilling story of endurance and courage in bombed-out Berlin after WWII. Wolf Children is perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo and John Boyne

      Wolf Children
    • 2017

      Zrcadlový text vám přináší napínavý příběh jak v českém tak anglickém jazyce – na levé straně knihy je původní text, na pravé jeho překlad do češtiny. Ideální čtení nejen na dovolenou, u kterého se pobavíte, ale navíc se procvičíte v angličtině! Pravdivé příběhy Vás zavedou do míst, kde jde o boj o přežití mezi špiony. Kniha je navíc doplněna užitečnými poznámkami pod čarou, které čtenáře upozorní na důležitá anglická slovní spojení. Doporučujeme všem mírně pokročilým k procvičení pochopení anglického textu.

      Špióni: Pravdivé přiběhy / True Spy Stories
    • 2016

      Amazing World of Witches

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Take a spellbinding journey of discovery into the world of magic and mystery. Sort out the facts from the fairy tales, and you will find that the truth is often stranger and more sinister than fiction.

      Amazing World of Witches
    • 2016
    • 2015

      The World Wars

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      This comprehensive reference is designed for readers aged 8 and up, featuring a wealth of information presented in an accessible format. The updated edition includes a fresh cover design while maintaining its educational value. Ideal for young learners, it serves as a valuable resource for enhancing knowledge across various subjects.

      The World Wars