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When high-born Vita's father is murdered in Roman Londinium, Vita is forced to disguise herself as a slave at the gladiator's arena. Here she forges an unlikely bond with Brea, a native Briton gladiatrix. Together, they resolve to bring the killer to justice before Vita is discovered ...

From the author of "Black Powder", this novel set in Tudor times features a learning-disabled protagonist as she follows her sister to London. Perfect for fans of Emma Carroll and Frances Hardinge. Ages: 9+

Life has not been kind to orphaned Jane Eyre. Treated harshly by her Aunt Reed and bullied by her spoiled cousins, Jane is glad to be sent to Lowood School to receive an education. Finally, she can be free of her uncaring family and learn how to make her own way in the world. Years of studying pass, until finally, Jane takes on her first job as a governess to a young girl in the remote Thornfield Hall. Jane tries to convince herself that the s...

With Britain on the brink of invasion, George is sent to the countryside, only to find an ancient burial ground hiding treasure Hitler is desperate to acquire. Ally Sherrick's debut won the Historical Novel Association's Young Quills Award in 2017.

Historical adventure set at the time of the Gunpowder Plot, and featuring Guy Fawkes. Young Tom is faced with a life and death quest to save his father from hanging, and falls in with a mysterious stranger, The Falcon, who promises to help. But can he be trusted? Explores themes of love, loyalty, friendship and faith in a time of persecution. Ages: 10+