A rip-roaring Roman mystery from Historical Association Young Quills Award-winning author Ally Sherrick.

PRAISE FOR  BLACK POWDER – WINNER OF THE HISTORIAL ASSOCIATION YOUNG QUILLS AWARD:

‘ … a wonderfully explosive adventure set in the turbulent year of the gunpowder plot in Black Powder with impossibly divided loyalties.‘ JULIA GOLDING, AUTHOR OF  THE DIAMOND OF DRURY LANE

‘With its constant reversals and twists and turns, Tom’s story is almost as complex as the pliot and counter-plot of the Gunpowder Treason itself … The writing is lively and the pace never flags.’ HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY

Vita longs to write the plays that she steals off to watch – but as the daughter of a high-born Roman, her only future is marriage.

When her father is murdered, everything changes.  

She escapes with her life – only to end up a slave, sharing a cell with a fierce gladiator, Brea, and her wolf.  

But when Vita and Brea discover they have a common enemy, they know they must stnd together for truth and justice …

• A rip-roaring adventure set in Roman London from the rising queen of middle-grade historical fiction, Ally Sherrick  
• Vita, nicknamed ‘Little Owl’ by her father, is an unlikely hero – but when her father is murdered she has to uncover the truth, even if it means finding unlikely friends
• Themes of deceit, storytelling and fighting justice

A fantastic Tudor adventure from Historical Association Young Quills Award-winning author Ally Sherrick.

‘A compulsive read … I love Ally’s writing, she really has a way of making history come alive!’ CELIA REES

Cat Sparrow is on the road. She’s following her sister, Meg, who was torn from their convent home and sent to London.

But Cat isn’t like other people – she thinks differently – and for a girl like her the world holds many perils.

Luckily she befriends a young actor, Jacques, and together they follow Meg’s trail to a wondrous place called the Field of Cloth of Gold. But here, they discover that the kingdoms of England and France are both in terrible danger …

• Ally Sherrick weaves fact and fiction together to create a rip-roaring historical adventure set in the court of Henry VIII.
• Told with real heart and warmth, THE QUEEN’S FOOL explores historical attitudes towards people with learning disabilities, the importance of sisterly bonds, and using your talents to forge your own destiny.
• Perfect for fans of Emma Carroll and Hilary McKay!

An exciting World War II adventure from acclaimed author Ally Sherrick – blending her trademark rip-roaring historical storytelling with mythology and magic!

FROM THE WINNER OF THE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION’S YOUNG QUILLS AWARD

‘This is a thrilling, atmospheric story full of heart-stopping moments and mystical elements’ PRIMARY TIMES

‘This fast-paced adventure zips along’ BOOKTRUST

‘A stunning historical story embroiled in magic, myth and legend’ THE PHOENIX COMIC

It’s World War II and Britain is on the brink of invasion.

Londoner George has been sent to live in the countryside while his brother and guardian, Charlie, trains to be a pilot – but he’s very far from safe.

An ancient burial ground nearby contains a priceless treasure, a magical Anglo-Saxon crown Hitler is desperate to possess.

Alongside Kitty, the granddaughter of a Jewish archaeologist, George must find and protect the crown from the Nazi invaders before it’s too late …

• From the award-winning author of Black Powder and The Queen’s Fool
• A rip-roaring World War 2 adventure combining adventure and magic – perfect for readers aged 9 and up
• Takes inspiration from real-life history to create a thrilling story