Stuart Hill crafts epic fantasy narratives inspired by the golden age of the genre. His stories explore themes of courage, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit, often centering on young protagonists facing insurmountable odds. Hill's prose is rich and evocative, drawing readers into meticulously built worlds with compelling characters. His work demonstrates a deep appreciation for heroic adventure and the power of hope against darkness.
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non- fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.
Focusing on the practical aspects of contract creation, this book equips readers with essential skills for drafting clear and effective contracts. It addresses the risks inherent in both consumer and business contexts, emphasizing the importance of written agreements for managing those risks. Readers will learn to navigate intellectual property concerns, identify key components of contracts, and recognize when contracts conclude. This resource is invaluable for anyone involved in business transactions, whether on a local or international scale, enhancing their ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
Richard III tells the thrilling story of England's last Plantagenet king in his youth. Brilliantly reimagined by a favourite My Story author, readers aged 7+ will love this vivid first-hand account of a child's experience of knights, castle life and an exciting battle. Perfect for children intrigued by Richard III's exhumation and reburial.
I Was There... Viking Invasion is an exciting account of a young boy helping to defend his village against fearsome Viking invaders. Brilliantly reimagined, readers aged 7+ will love this vivid first-hand account of a child's experience of the Vikings.
Ancient Wonders - Then & Nowintroduces children to some of history's most famous civilisations and the amazing palaces, temples and buildings they created. In this interactive and fact-filled tour, kids will discover all about each man-made marvel, what it looks like today, and its influence on modern life. Then, by opening the gatefolds and lifting flaps, they'll find out how these wonders were built, what they once looked like, and their role in ancient society. Kids will experience gladiatorial combat in Rome, a Chinese army built from clay, Cleopatra's sunken underwater palace, and lots more. Historical sites featured: Angkor Wat Machu Picchu The Roman Baths The Parthenon The Colosseum Stonehenge Petra The Great Pyramid of Giza The Terracotta Army Cleopatra's Palace Chichen Itza Easter Island About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let's start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place - inspiring children at home and in school.
A wondrous atlas showing where in the world dreadful dragons and terrible trolls can be found.
Young Prince Redrought must defend his country from a supernatural invasion of ferocious werewolves, vampires and zombies.
Oskan and Thirrin thought their bad-seed daughter was gone for good--burnt to a cinder and cast out onto the Spirit Plain. But banishment did not kill Medea; it made her stronger. Now, allied with Cronus, embodiment of all evil, the young sorceress is plotting revenge. Thirrin is distracted by a new invader whose troops ride huge triceratops-like beasts into battle. But the warlock Oskan realizes the true threat to the kingdom is the demon army assembled by his daughter. To ensure the Icemark's eternal safety, he knows he must destroy her soul--even if it means sacrificing his own.p
When her father dies in battle, fourteen-year-old Thirrin becomes Queen of the Icemark, determined to defend her tiny kingdom from the most terrible invasion her nation has ever known. This is the epic story of how she rallies her country and finds some extraordinary new allies: Vampires, Wolf-folk, giant Snow Leopards - and most precious of all, her friend Oskan, Witch's Son.
Twenty years have passed since the tiny kingdom of the Icemark last defended itself from invasion. Now the imperial invader Scipio Bellorum is back - joined by his brutal twin sons. The Icemark's fate rests with Queen Thirrin, Oskan Witchfather - and their five strong-willed children. But not all the royal siblings are ready for the task. What of Medea, the dark daughter, poisoning the family from within? Or Sharley, the youngest and weakest son, strangely foretold to return with a blade of fire?