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Titles in This Set
Armistice Runner
D-Day Dog
After the War
Resist
Over the Line
Arctic Star
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN / Barcode: 9780008746643
Publisher: Barrington Stoke
Age Range: Ages 8-12
Overview
The 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.
About the Books
Tom 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. The result trusts young readers with real history, real emotion, and real questions about courage.
- Six standalone stories, readable in any order
- Dyslexia-friendly format: cream paper, clear font, tighter spacing
- Short chapters and pacy plots, ideal for reluctant readers
- Brings WWI and WWII history to life through young characters
- Great for classroom topic work and independent reading
- A thoughtful gift for young history fans aged 8 to 12
About the Author
Tom Palmer is a bestselling British author known for combining sport, history and storytelling for young readers. 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.
Why You'll Love This Collection
Six 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.
Please Note: Cover artwork may vary slightly from images shown; this is the current UK edition. Please verify the exact ISBN/barcode and included titles against the physical set before purchase, as publisher listings for this bundle have shown some variation.
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