Lawrence Du Garde Peach Books
Lawrence du Garde Peach was a prolific English author, best known for his historical books for children published by Ladybird. His extensive work in this series, comprising over 30 titles, offered an engaging way to introduce young readers to the past. Beyond children's literature, he also penned plays for radio, stage, and screen, showcasing his versatility as a writer. His legacy endures through the generations of readers his books inspired to explore history.
Robert the Bruce
An Adventure from History
Joan of Arc
- 56 pages
- 2 hours of reading
The White Sheep of the Family
- 114 pages
- 4 hours of reading
The story centers on a wealthy family of criminals who are taken aback when their talented forger son decides to abandon their life of crime for a legitimate job, motivated by love. As he tries to build a new life at a bank, his family schemes to pull him back into their illicit activities. The twist comes when they learn that his fiancée, the daughter of a Scotland Yard inspector, is a skilled safe-breaker, leading him to reconsider his choices and ultimately return to the family's criminal ways.
The Story of Nelson: A Ladybird Adventure from History Book
- 56 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A title, in which, the story of Nelson is told dramatically, and his adventures are illustrated throughout.
King John and Magna Carta: A Ladybird Adventure from History book
- 56 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A title, in which, the story of King John and the momentous events he saw take place over his reign are illustrated with twenty-four full-page pictures.
