Using taped interviews from the Imperial War Museum’s Sound Archive, Phil Robins has gathered together this compelling collection of first-hand accounts from people who grew up during World War 2.

Includes:: British children’s stories of evacuation & the Blitz, plus memories from survivors of the Holocaust in Europe & from German children.

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Dora Thewlis, or ‘ Baby Suffragette’ as she became known by the tabloids, was only sixteen years old when she was arrested at a demonstration outside the Houses of Parliament. The story of the young weaver from Huddersfield who joined Mrs Pankhurst’s fight for the vote captured the imagination of the nation. ...

Joe Read was only fifteen when he crossed the Channel in his father’s lifeboat, Brittanic, braving artillery fire & Nazi bombing to rescue soldiers trapped on the Dunkirk beach. Now Joe’s true story is told in full, showing the dangers he faced… ...

He was only fifteen when he enlisted in the navy without his father’s permission. He was only sixteen when he died at Grimsby General Hospital with splinters of steel in his chest. This is the tragic true story of one of the youngest heroes of World War I, & a moving insight into the devastating effects of war on ordinary families. ...

The moving true story of two young Jewish sisters who seek refuge in a mountain convent in Nazi-occupied Hungary. Here they discover the true meaning of humanity, as the nuns valiantly risk their own lives to save the children in their care… ...

Meet Henley, an all-around good kid, who hates to read. When he’s supposed to be reading, he would rather do anything else. But one day, he gets the scariest homework assignment in the world: find your favourite book to share with the class tomorrow. What’s a kid to do? How can Henley find a story that speaks to everything inside of him? ...

So when she finds herself homeless at the start of spring break, she decides to rage-quit Texas & give California a shot, to pursue her dream music career. Until her best friend & long-time crush, Malachai, discovers her plan & convinces her to spend spring break with him, so he can show her all the reasons she should stay in Texas. ...

Part of a brand new set of phonically decodable reading books perfect for very early readers. These expertly levelled non-fiction books are engaging & perfectly match the new Letters & Sounds guidance used in schools across the UK. ...

Have you ever wondered how people in other countries live? My World, Your World is the series that will show you. It’s full of fun facts about daily life in every corner of our big wide world. What do children in other countries eat for breakfast & lunch? What sort of clothes do they wear? How do they travel around? & in what part of the world do the lucky kids get to school by skiing along? Bright & simple KS1 non-fiction with beautiful colour photos Explores familiar aspects of daily life that children easily relate to A fascinating first look at different countries & cultures Celebrates the diversity of children’s lives around the globe ...

Have you ever wondered how people in other countries live? My World, Your World is the series that will tell you. A bright, simple way to find out how things are done all over our big wide world. In this book, you’ll find out about homes. You probably live in a house or flat. But around the world, children live in all sorts of homes. Mud huts, tents, caravans, boats & caves are all used for shelter. & is it true that people in cold countries sometimes sleep in igloos? Brrrr! Simple KS1 non-fiction with easy text & colour photos Explores familiar aspects of daily life that children easily relate to Fascinating very first look at different countries & cultures Celebrates the diversity of children’s lives around the globe ...