Discover what life was really like for kids in the past in this brilliantly funny introduction to ancient Greece.

Have you ever wondered what kind of games kids in ancient Greece liked to play? Famous myths and legends they would have known? Or what they learned at school? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this witty and informative guide to the ancient Greeks.

• Packed with historical facts about ancient Greek gods and goddesses, houses, clothes, food, entertainment and more!
• Developed in consultation with expert curators from the British Museum.
• Written in accessible, conversational text by award-winning author Chae Strathie, and featuring hilarious illustrations on every page.

From strange pets to incredible myths, this is the perfect book for children curious about life in ancient Greece.

Also available as a brilliantly funny audiobook!

Don't miss other titles in the series: Tudors and Ancient Egypt

Discover what life was really like for kids in the past in this brilliantly funny introduction to the Tudor period.

Do you know what a 'gong farmer' did? (And no, they didn't plant gongs.) Or why you might have gone to the barber for a toothache? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this witty and informative guide to the Tudors by award-winning author Chae Strathie.

• Packed with historical facts about Tudor king and queens, clothes, schools, food, entertainment and more!
• Developed in consultation with expert curators from the British Museum.
• Features hilarious cartoons on every page.

From fantastic feasts to gruesome remedies, this is the perfect book for children curious about life in Tudor times.

Also available as a brilliantly funny audiobook!

Don't miss other upcoming titles in the series: Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece

A lift-the-flap book packed with fascinating information about life from the Stone Age (including the start of farming) to Bronze-Age metal working and the war-torn Iron Age. Flaps to lift on every page reveal why people made cave paintings, how they crafted tools such as spears and canoes, and where they lived – from caves and simple tents to sturdy houses and even huge hill forts.

– Ideal for school studies and fun to dip in and out of for pleasure.
– Covers how people lived, dressed, cooked, bult, crafted, farmed and celebrated at this early period.

The bestselling author of  Who Let the Gods Out  is back with a brand new story packed full of humour and heart!

‘This is Maz Evans at her absolute best … readers of all ages will love this genius concept executed with pure class.’ A.F. STEADMAN

‘The master of comedy for children has done it again ? Funny, tender and clever’ LOUIE STOWELL

‘Laugh out loud, heartwarming, and sharp as a playwright’s quill ? You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll snort milk out your nose.’ ROSS MONTGOMERY

‘Hilarious, adventurous and inventive, this is Maz at her peerless best!’ PHIL EARLE

Will Davenant has known more tragedy than laughter. But in an unexpected twist, he inherits his grandfather’s copy of The Complete Works of Shakespeare – and makes a surprising discovery.

As the last living relative of William Shakespeare himself, Will can summon the Bard’s heroes from the pages . . . and now he has some extraordinary new friends to help turn things in his life around.

• Superstar Maz Evans – bestselling author of the Who Let the Gods Out  and Oh Maya Gods series – is BACK with a new standalone story!  
• Packed with timeless literary heroes, Maz’s trademark humour and heart, and told with empathy and poignancy.  
• Celebrates and introduces readers to some of William Shakespeare’s best-loved characters in a comic, accessible way.  
• Over half a million copies of Maz’s books sold in the UK alone!  

MORE PRAISE FOR THE LAST BARD:

‘I laughed on every page, and she’s made Shakespeare super accessible for younger readers. Genius!’ MEL TAYLOR-BESSENT

‘Every page is packed with laugh-out-loud brilliance and heart that could fill a theatre.’ JENNY PEARSON

‘Sublime storytelling from a master.’  M. G. LEONARD

Then pop on a pair of magic glasses and join your time-travelling guide on an adventure into the past! Unearth the tales and traditions of an empire lost in time, and discover how this magnificent civilisation has transformed our world today:

– Uncover the curious science of mummification
– Pore over hieroglyphs and learn their hidden meanings
– Pick up the latest make-up tips from the Nile’s fashionistas
– Journey to find the hidden tomb of Tutankhamun and much more!

With stylish illustrations and packed with expert-backed facts, Ancient Egypt is the perfect companion guide for any eager Egyptologists!

Travel back to more incredible ancient worlds with Time Travellers: Ancient Greece.

‘You ought to know about the treasure, Kay ? for until it is restored or traced, no man of our name ought to rest.’

Determined to recover the long-lost family treasure, Kay finds himself in a race against the evil Abner Brown. Abner has his witch friends and his dark magic to help him, but Kay has the very special Midnight Folk.

In a breathtaking, magical quest, which side will find the treasure first?

John Masefield’s classic children’s book is considered to be one of the great works of modern children’s fiction. Magical, fantastical and filled with vivid, rich characters – brought to life in this edition by Quentin Blake’s stunning artwork – The Magic Folk and its prequel The Box of Delights are a must-read for any child.

A magical old man has asked Kay to protect the Box of Delights, a Box with which he can travel through time. But Kay is in danger: Abner Brown will stop at nothing to get his hands on it. The police don’t believe Kay, so when his family and the Bishop are scrobbled up just before Christmas, he knows he must act alone ?

John Masefield’s classic children’s book is considered to be one of the great works of modern children’s fiction. Magical, fantastical and filled with vivid, rich characters – brought to life in this edition by Quentin Blake’s stunning artwork – The Box of Delights and its sequel The Midnight Folk are a must-read for any child. A genuine fantasy classic in the tradition of Peter Pan, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland or The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. If you like Harry Potter, you’ll love this. A wonderful book for early readers aged 8 and up.

Recently adapted for the stage by Piers Torday, bestselling author of The Last Wild.

‘Two of the greatest children’s books ever written’ – The Times on The Box of Delights and The Midnight Folk.

Around 3,000 years ago, the ancient Greeks created one of the world’s most advanced civilisations. While most worked as farmers and fishermen to feed their families, others studied hard to become brilliant astronomers, navigators, philosophers, artists and athletes. Then, under the rule of Alexander the Great, their language, art and ideas spread through an enormous empire that stretched from Egypt to India.

From the myths and legends of the gods atop Mount Olympus to the origin of marathon races, find out what life was really like in Ancient Greece in this fascinating new exploration from award-winning writer David Long.

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

This powerful book for younger readers tells the enduring story of a friendship between a boy and his horse amid the turmoil of the First World War. For 40 years, War Horse has been helping children understand conflict. As we move beyond centenary commemorations and continue to strive for peace across the world, it remains an important book for young readers learning about the past.

Review for the novel:

War Horse is a story of universal suffering for a universal audience by a writer who ‘has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers’ – Guardian

Michael Morpurgo has written more than one hundred books for children and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children’s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.0