{"title":"Conkers","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"conkers-series-tom-palmer-6-books-collection-set-paperback-ages-8-12","title":"Conkers Series by Tom Palmer 6 Books Collection Set - Historical Fiction - Ages 8-12 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nArmistice Runner\u003cbr\u003e\nD-Day Dog\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter the War\u003cbr\u003e\nResist\u003cbr\u003e\nOver the Line\u003cbr\u003e\nArctic Star\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN \/ Barcode: 9780008746643\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Barrington Stoke\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 8-12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Conkers Series by Tom Palmer brings together six short, powerfully told stories of courage, loss and hope set against the World Wars. Published by Barrington Stoke, renowned for super-readable, dyslexia-friendly fiction, this six-book paperback set draws in reluctant and struggling readers without losing emotional depth. Each title follows a young protagonist navigating extraordinary circumstances, making history feel immediate and unforgettable for readers aged around 8 to 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTom Palmer turns real wartime history into gripping, accessible fiction, and this collection showcases that skill across six standalone stories. Armistice Runner follows a young fell runner who uncovers a First World War diary that changes how she sees her family's past. D-Day Dog reveals the little-known story of dogs trained to parachute into Normandy, told through a modern-day school trip to the beaches. After the War imagines a young Holocaust survivor rebuilding a life in post-war Britain. Resist explores evacuation and life under threat of invasion in the Second World War. Over the Line follows a footballer whose career is interrupted by war, while Arctic Star captures the danger faced by young sailors on the perilous Arctic convoys. Written in Barrington Stoke's signature short-chapter style on tinted paper with a dyslexia-friendly font, every book is built to be finished in one or two sittings, ideal for reluctant readers and classroom topic work on the World Wars. 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Raised in Leeds, he worked in libraries and bookshops before becoming a full-time writer, and his historical fiction is widely used in schools to support literacy and history teaching. Palmer is a recipient of the Ruth Rendell Short Story Award and regularly visits schools to talk about reading, research and the true stories behind his novels. His Conkers titles for Barrington Stoke are prized for making challenging history approachable for readers of all abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSix short, moving stories that open up real history for young readers without overwhelming them. Perfectly paced for reluctant readers, ideal for classroom use, and satisfying for confident readers wanting quick, powerful reads with genuine emotional impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover artwork may vary slightly from images shown; this is the current UK edition. 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From fell-running messengers in the First World War to D-Day paratroopers and their dogs, evacuee children in the Lake District, footballers-turned-soldiers, Arctic convoy sailors and Dutch resistance fighters, every book uncovers a different corner of history. 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Each title stands alone but together they build a rich, moving picture of ordinary people caught up in extraordinary times, making the set ideal for topic reading, gifting or building a home library of accessible historical fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven complete Tom Palmer novels in one great-value set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDyslexia-friendly Barrington Stoke format: tinted paper, clear font and careful editing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal historical events brought to life through relatable young characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for WWI\/WWII topic work, reluctant readers and confident readers alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward-winning and shortlisted titles including Carnegie Medal nominees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for children aged 8-12 who love history and adventure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTom Palmer is a British children's author renowned for combining history and sport with page-turning storytelling. 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