{"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. The result trusts young readers with real history, real emotion, and real questions about courage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix standalone stories, readable in any order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDyslexia-friendly format: cream paper, clear font, tighter spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort chapters and pacy plots, ideal for reluctant readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrings WWI and WWII history to life through young characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for classroom topic work and independent reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for young history fans aged 8 to 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTom 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.\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. 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tom Palmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55235715760510,"sku":"PLD22446","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/conkers-series-tom-palmer-6-books-collection-set-paperback-1.jpg?v=1784359304","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/conkers-series-tom-palmer-6-books-collection-set-paperback-ages-8-12","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}