This prolific author is best known for his historical novels for children, which reflect his insistence on historically correct backgrounds that he meticulously researched. Through his groundbreaking study, he was also a pioneer of the idea that children's literature should be a serious subject for study and debate. His radical viewpoint was a departure from the conventional and often jingoistic tone of most children's literature of the time. He was one of the first authors who deliberately set out to appeal to both boys and girls and to feature strong leading characters of both sexes.
Geoffrey Trease's classic novel explores the seven ages of man through the story of one family. From birth to death, Trease's characters grapple with the joys and sorrows that accompany each stage of life. This is a timeless story of the human experience that will resonate with readers of all ages.
It's 878 AD, and King Alfred of West Saxony is the last Saxon hold-out against the Vikings. There is an uneasy peace, but Guthrum the Dane breaks the treaty and plans a surprise attack on Alfred's army. Two young Saxons, hostages of the Danes, escape to make the journey to warn King Alfred of the treachery. Wolf packs snap at their heels and the people of the countryside turn a deaf ear to their pleas, but they arrive in time. Alfred retreats to the marshy Athelney and from there plans his final battle with Guthrum. This is a memorable and exciting interpretation of a period when King Alfred was laying the foundation for a unified England, in which he would foster freedom, humanity, love of learning--indeed, civilization itself. Originally released in England as 'Mist Over Athelney.' "That passed. This also may." Deor's Lament as sung by King Alfred
Fleeing from the evil Sir Philip Morton, Peter Brownrigg finds himself on the wrong side of the law. On the run to London he meets Kit and the two decide to stick together. But a chance discovery endangers their lives and soon Peter is deep in murderous plots, secrets and even treason. Set in the turbulent days of Elizabeth I, this classic story of danger and intrigue conjures up a world of mystery, twists and turns and thrilling action.
This is a typically engrossing and accurate 'historical' story, by the master of the genre, about the Suffragette movement. Lady Belle Isherwood and Fiona Campbell are from very different backgrounds, but they're both fighting for the right to vote.
The story opens with a dramatic highway robbery involving Samuel Pepys, a notable figure in England's naval administration. As the highwaymen target his leather case filled with official documents, the plot thickens around the significance of these papers and the potential threat to national security. This intriguing mix of historical context and suspenseful action sets the stage for a tale that intertwines personal stakes with broader implications for the nation.
'It is a strange and terrible thing to listen to one's own funeral service...' The year is 1290: sixteen year-old Robin of Westwood has been declared a leper, and must suffer the parish priest pronouncing him dead to his village and family.
The book focuses on the revival of classic literature from the early 1900s and earlier, emphasizing the scarcity and rising costs of these original works. It highlights the commitment to republishing these timeless texts in affordable, high-quality modern editions, preserving the original content and artwork for contemporary readers.
A story set in Ancient Greece. When news reaches Athens that Persian ships are about to invade Greece, Philip knows that his uncle and grandmother are in great danger. As his brothers and father are busy preparing for war, he is the only one who can cross the mountains and warn his family. The race is on... but will he reach them in time?