A Shakespearean Theatre is an invaluable guide to an important period in English history.
Jacqueline Morley Book order






- 2024
- 2022
20,000 Leagues Under The Sea
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
- 2020
You Wouldn't Want To Be In Alexander The Great's Army!
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
You are a soldier in Alexander the Great's army - ruler of one of the largest empires in the ancient world. The book charts with historical depth and accuracy, the battles, conquests and wars of Alexander the Great, from the start of his campaign in Asia Minor to his death in Babylon in 323 BC.The humorous cartoon-style illustrations and the narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the narrative history encourage readers to get emotionally involved with the characters, aiding their understanding of Alexander the Great's life. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of non-fiction texts for young readers.
- 2019
You Wouldn't Want To Be In A Medieval Castle!
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
You're a country girl in 13th-century England and there's trouble ahead. The year is 1215 and King John is in a power struggle with his barons, lords of Norman-French descent. The king has been forced to sign an agreement with the barons - the Magna Carta - which gives them the right to overrule the king. But John shows no sign of sticking to the agreement. When some of the angry barons rebel, you find yourself caught up in a terrible siege. The humorous cartoon-style illustrations and the narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the narrative history encourage readers to get emotionally involved with the characters, aiding their understanding of what life would have been like in a medieval castle. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of non-fiction texts for young readers. Sample fact: `Spiral stairs must turn clockwise. That gives you elbow-room (if you're right-handed) to swing your sword against an attacker climbing up towards you.'
- 2018
Blood Feud
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
See the world through the eyes of a Viking family who make the perilous journey across the North Sea from Scandinavia in order to settle in eastern England. This thrillingly-told and stunningly-illustrated novel will entertain and educate young readers about the ordinary people of the Viking age.
- 2018
You Wouldn't Want To Be An Egyptian Pyramid Builder!
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Get ready as a poor farmer just scraping by in Ancient Egypt you have been recruited by the pharaoh to help build his enormous tomb a magnificent pyramid. It's gruelling work! Top Tips from Experts: Never argue with the tax inspectors or you'll receive a beating, when dragging large stone blocks, make the path slippery with mud, don't chip away at rocks with a blunt chisel - there's a whole army of workers to grind you a fresh one, always carry a lucky amulet to ward off sickness and evil spirits
- 2017
The Story of Magellan
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
"This captivating history for grade 5 readers is a presentation of Magellan's expedition around the world. Learn what daily life was like and how he survived the dangerous journey. Readers get a high-interest presentation of thrills and chills alongside comprehensive, concrete history. "
- 2017
Viking Myths: Volume 1
- 88 pages
- 4 hours of reading
The first volume of this spellbinding Viking anthology features some of the most gripping, fantastical and entrancing tales from Norse mythology, retold in a manner that will engage very young readers and instil in them a love for storytelling, the power of imagination and the past. Age: 7+
- 2017
Greek Myths: Volume 1
- 88 pages
- 4 hours of reading
"The first volume of this spellbinding anthology features some of the most gripping tales from Greek mythology, retold in a manner that will engage very young readers and instil in them a love for storytelling. Four different illustrators bring their distinctive styles to the myths."--Publisher's description
- 2017
Greek Myths: Volume 2
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
A second spellbinding anthology of seven beloved Greek myths! Monsters. Giants. Fire-breathing serpents. Wicked sorceresses. These memorable and gripping Greek myths have all the stuff of fairy tales . . . and more. They’re retold in a picture-book format that’s perfect for younger readers, with captivating illustrations by several artists and simple, easy-to-follow text. Whether it’s Icarus’s doomed attempt at flight, Jason and the Argonauts’ quest for the Golden Fleece, or the Trojan Horse and the fall of Troy, these exciting stories demand to be enjoyed again and again.Stories for sharing!
