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Cecily's Portrait: The Historical House

Author: Adèle Geras

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Published: 2015-01-01

Total Pages: 111

ISBN-13: 1409590933

1895: Cecily longs to learn the new art of photography and is determined that her widowed father will come to love it too, especially when she realises that her new friend and photographer, Rosalind, would be a perfect match for him. Will her dreams of uniting them ever come true? A touching and beautiful tale set at No.6 Chelsea Walk. Adele Geras has previously been shortlisted for the Whitbread Children’s Book Award and Highly Commended for the Carnegie Medal. "Dramatic stories with a real sense of atmosphere." - The Guardian

Cecily's Portrait

Author: Adèle Geras

Publisher: Usborne Books

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9780746073124

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Cecily longs to learn the new art of photography and is determined that her widowed father will come to love it too, especially when she realises that her new friend and photographer, Rosalind, would be a perfect match for him. Will her dreams of uniting them ever come true?

Andie's Moon: The Historical House

Author: Linda Newbery

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Published: 2015-01-01

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1409590992

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1969: Andie dreams of becoming an artist. Her best paintings are inspired by the moon and so she's fascinated by news of the moon landing. But will it be the same magical place once man has set foot on it, and will her paintings win the attention they deserve? A thrilling story set at No.6 Chelsea Walk. Linda Newbery has been twice shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, and is the winner of a Silver Medal Nestle Children’s Book Prize and the Costa Children’s Book Award. "Dramatic stories with a real sense of atmosphere." - The Guardian

Lizzie's Wish: The Historical House

Author: Adèle Geras

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Published: 2015-01-01

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 1409590917

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1857: On an extended visit to her cousins in London, country girl Lizzie struggles to adapt to her new life of stiff manners and formal pastimes at No. 6 Chelsea Walk. And her dream of becoming a gardener is certainly frowned upon. But like her elder cousin, who wants to defy her middle-class upbringing and become a nurse, Lizzie has the strength of will to act against stifling Victorian conventions. And the chance to visit the newly opened Kew Gardens presents her with the ideal opportunity to start working towards her grand ambition... Adele Geras has previously been shortlisted for the Whitbread Children’s Book Award and Highly Commended for the Carnegie Medal. "Dramatic stories with a real sense of atmosphere." - The Guardian

Josie Under Fire: The Historical House

Author: Ann Turnbull

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Published: 2015-01-01

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 1409590976

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1941: London is being bombarded during the Blitz, and Josie finds it hard to understand her brother's decision to be a conscientious objector. But when she goes to stay at No.6 Chelsea Walk with her cousin Edith and is drawn into tormenting one of her new classmates, Josie learns what it means to stand up for her own beliefs. Ann Turnbull’s previous novels have been shortlisted for several awards, including the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize and the Whitbread Children’s Book Award. "Dramatic stories with a real sense of atmosphere." - The Guardian

Mary Ann and Miss Mozart: The Historical House

Author: Ann Turnbull

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Published: 2015-01-01

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1409590895

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1764: Mary Ann's greatest wish is to become an opera singer, so she's thrilled when she gets the chance to see child prodigy Mozart perform whilst at boarding school at No.6 Chelsea Walk. But when her father loses his fortune, she fears her singing dreams may be shattered. An enchanting story of dreams and determination, set in the colourful world of eighteenth century London. Ann Turnbull’s previous novels have been shortlisted for several awards, including the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize and the Whitbread Children’s Book Award. "Dramatic stories with a real sense of atmosphere." - The Guardian

Daughters of Time

Author: Mary Hoffman

Publisher: Bonnier Publishing Fiction Ltd.

Published: 2014-03-01

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 178370036X

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Look through fresh eyes at the stories of some of history's most remarkable women, in this inspiring collection of short stories by the finest female authors writing historical fiction for children today - The History Girls. Subjects include: Queen Boudicca, Aethelfled, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Julian of Norwich, Lady Jane Grey, Elizabeth Stuart, Aphra Behn, Mary Wollestonecraft, Mary Anning, Mary Seacole, Emily Davison, Amy Johnson and the Greenham Common women.

Polly's March

Author: Linda Newbery

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Published: 2015-01-01

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 140959095X

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1914: When 13-year-old Polly befriends two suffragettes in the top floor flat at No.6, Chelsea Walk, she finds herself questioning the views of those around her. The Votes for Women campaign strikes a chord with Polly and she becomes determined to join the suffragettes' protest march, even if it means clashing with her family... Linda Newbery has been twice shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, and is the winner of a Silver Medal Nestle Children’s Book Prize and the Costa Children’s Book Award. "Dramatic stories with a real sense of atmosphere." - The Guardian "If anyone can make history come alive for younger readers, it’s Linda Newbery and Polly’s March... does that superbly." - Helena Pielichaty