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Divided City
A young man lies bleeding in the street in Glasgow. Graham doesn't want to be involved. He just wants to play football with his new mate, Joe. A tale of two boys, one Catholic, one Protestant, whose attempt to help an outsider is set against the sectarian prejudices around them in Glasgow when the annual Orange Walk begins.
Remembrance
Scotland, 1915. A group of teenagers from two families meet for a picnic, but the war across the Channel is soon to tear them away from such youthful pleasures. All too soon, the horror of what is to become known as The Great War engulfs them, their friends and the whole village. From the horror of the trenches, to the devastating reality seen daily by those nursing the wounded, they struggle to survive - and nothing will ever be the same again. A powerful and engrossing novel about love and war, from Carnegie Medal-winning author Theresa Breslin.
The Medici Seal
A gloriously rich and authentic story of the Renaissance, The Medici Seal is perfect for fans of The Da Vinci Code, The Borgias or Netflix hit Medici: Masters of Florence! Romagna, Italy 1502. On the run and fleeing for his life, a young boy - Matteo - is saved from drowning by mysterious men, who turn out to be companions of Leonardo da Vinci. From this moment on, Matteo's life is changed forever, and he thrills at working alongside Da Vinci as he carries out his incredible work. But Da Vinci's cruel and ruthless employer, Cesare Borgia, seems set to ruin Matteo's happines, and as Da Vinci and Matteo travel across Italy on the Borgia's business, murder, deceit and revenge follow in their trail. For Matteo carries with him a secret - a life-changing secret that both the Borgia and Medici families would kill to obtain. A secret that must, finally, come to light for all to see . . .
Mary, Queen of Scots
"On a tiny island in the middle of Loch Leven there is a castle. Many years ago, in that castle on the island, a beautiful young queen was held prisoner. Her name was Mary, Queen of Scots"--Page 4 of cover.
Prisoner of the Inquisition
Zarita is used to basking in a pampered lifestyle as the town magistrate's daughter. When Saulo's father is hanged for an assault on Zarita he didn't commit, Saulo swears revenge. But when Zarita's mother dies, and the frightening Inquisition arrives in the area, a curtain of suspicion and brutality comes down on her old life for good.
The Dream Master
'There are always rules . . . I am the Dream Master. Not you. What I say goes. And I say this dream is gone, so beat it.' There are good dreams and there are rotten dreams, but once they're over, they're over. Or are they? For one morning, as Cy is about to wake up from a terrific dream about Ancient Egypt, he discovers that he can get back into his dream world. There's just one problem: the Dream Master, who isn't used to stroppy boys standing up to him and wanting to break all the rules. And as Cy moves back and forth between the present day and the land of the pharaohs - sorting out all kinds of problems with schoolwork and bullies - dream life and real life become ingeniously intertwined!
An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales
Slithering stoorworms, mischievous brownies, fierce kelpies and magical selkies are exquisitely brought to life for children in Theresa Breslin's enchanting tales and Kate Leiper's otherwordly illustrations.
Spy for the Queen of Scots
A young courtier is swept up into a web of intrigue and murder as she is tasked with being a spy for Mary, Queen of Scots.
Prisoner in Alcatraz
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Ghost Soldier
"A thrilling, poignant story of hope and loss set during World War 1, from Carnegie Medal-winning author Theresa Breslin. Nobody believes in ghosts until they see one . . . The war has changed everything for Rob and Millie. Their father is missing in action and they are terrified they'll never see him again. Then one night, deep in the woods, Rob and Millie see an eerie figure in the window of an abandoned house. But there's no such thing as ghosts, is there?"
