Tanya Landman is an accomplished author of over thirty books for children and young adults. While her earlier works blended adventure with magic and humor, she is now best known for her historical novels. These compelling narratives transport readers to diverse settings and eras, from 19th-century America to the Aztec Empire and Roman Britain. Landman skillfully crafts immersive stories that explore the human condition against richly detailed historical backdrops.
Set against the backdrop of war-torn London, the story follows Elsie's struggle for survival amidst the devastation of the 1940s. The narrative delves into the harsh realities of life during this tumultuous period, exploring the intricate politics and deep-seated prejudices that shape the characters' experiences. Award-winning author Tanya Landman presents a powerful and unflinching portrayal of resilience and the human spirit in the face of adversity.
A young man's search for the spark of life leads him to a horrific experiment, which quickly turns monstrous ... A gripping and gruesome retelling of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, brought to life for a new generation of readers by Carnegie Medal winning author Tanya Landman.
Political tensions are heightening on the streets of Stepney, and as Oswald Mosley comes to power, Elsie begins to see friendships torn apart ... Award- winning author Tanya Landman explores the rise of antisemitic fascism in 1930s London in this gripping new story.
When a pony appears in her garden on Meg's tenth birthday, it feels like all of her wishes have been answered. But is it all too good to be true? Award- winning author Tanya Landman brings a fresh perspective to horse riding stories with a heart-warming new series of friendship and dreaming big.
Alfie Wright? Alfie Wrong, more like. Alfie has never really fitted in anywhere, he doesn't have any friends, and even his mum seems embarrassed of him. So when he's evacuated to a farm in rural Devon run by kind old Aunt Bell and her gentle giant of a son, Alfie can't believe his luck. The War seems a long way off, and among the cows and pigs and geese Alfie's happier than he's ever been, especially when he makes friends with one of the local boys, Snidge. But Snidge, for all his friendliness, is not all he appears. And the mystery that surrounds him seems to be connected to the Midwinter Burning, an annual ritual held at the Standing Stones, high up on the cliffs. Aunt Bell says it's all just a bit of harmless superstition, but when Snidge goes missing, Alfie finally discovers who his friend really is and relives the true horror of the legend.
When Meg and Merlin go to the local horse show they enter the Handy Pony class - a fun test of how well horse and rider work together. Meg is looking forward to it until stuck-up Sam Houseman - a girl from school - rides into the ring. Meg's day seems ruined. But then she discovers that people, like ponies, can sometimes be very surprising ...
Summer 1888 and Eliza is angry. Angry that her family never seems to have enough. Angry that conditions at the factory where she works are so harsh. Angry that no one seems to care. When Eliza speaks out, her words spark fury among the other workers and the flame of rebellion is lit. Can one girl inspire an uprising that will change her world?
Tanya Landman returns with another stunning retelling of a classic, bringing a new perspective and a compelling voice to Bronte's tumultuous romance. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 12+
A prehistoric survival adventure about a boy and a horse who rescue one another, from the Carnegie Medal-winning author of Apache and Buffalo Soldier. "A boy without a clan was nothing. No one. A boy without a clan was easy prey." Oak, son of the Deer clan chief, hopes that this summer he will finally be allowed to join the hunt and make his father proud of him. But this year is not like other years - the rains have failed, his father has fallen out with the Bear chief, and everyone is mistrustful of the new creatures that have been spotted near their encampment: horses. Then Oak becomes separated from his clan with only a young horse for company, and it seems that surely the worst has happened. But perhaps not all animals are prey. Perhaps Horse can be clan too.
The earth was young and full of colour. But the animals were dull and drab. The painter decided: something must be done! With dabs and sweeps the painter's brush creates the stripes on the zebra, the sharp suit of the penguin and the bright splashes on parrots. But what can he give the nightingale when his paintbox has run dry?