Tom Palmer Conkers Series 7 Books Collection Set - Children's Fiction - Ages 8-12 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Armistice Runner
D-Day Dog
After the War
Over the Line
Arctic Star
Resist
Angel of Grasmere

Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9783580868192
Publisher: Barrington Stoke
Age Range: 8-12

Overview
This collection brings together seven of Tom Palmer's acclaimed Conkers novels, each a short, powerfully told story that pairs real wartime history with characters young readers can relate to. 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. Written in Barrington Stoke's dyslexia-friendly style, these are accessible, gripping reads for reluctant and confident readers alike.

About the Books
Armistice Runner follows Lily, a young fell-runner who discovers her great-great-grandfather's First World War diaries and finds the strength to face her gran's Alzheimer's. D-Day Dog tells the true-inspired story of paratrooper Emile Corteil and his dog Glen through the eyes of modern-day boy Jack. After the War follows three young Holocaust survivors rebuilding their lives in the Lake District in 1945. Over the Line is based on the true story of a professional footballer who joined the Footballers' Battalion in the First World War trenches. Arctic Star follows three teenage Royal Navy recruits on a perilous Arctic convoy delivering supplies to Russia in 1943. Resist tells the story of a Dutch teenager fighting back against Nazi occupation after her family is torn apart. Angel of Grasmere is set in the Lake District in 1940, as a girl and her friends watch for signs of invasion after Dunkirk. 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.

• Seven complete Tom Palmer novels in one great-value set
• Dyslexia-friendly Barrington Stoke format: tinted paper, clear font and careful editing
• Real historical events brought to life through relatable young characters
• Perfect for WWI/WWII topic work, reluctant readers and confident readers alike
• Award-winning and shortlisted titles including Carnegie Medal nominees
• Great gift for children aged 8-12 who love history and adventure

About the Author
Tom Palmer is a British children's author renowned for combining history and sport with page-turning storytelling. He has written several titles for Barrington Stoke, including Armistice Runner and After the War, both nominated for the Carnegie Medal, and is a multi-award winner, with After the War winning the Young Quills Award and Armistice Runner and D-Day Dog both winning FCBG Children's Book Awards. He regularly visits schools to run reading and history events tied to his books.

Why You'll Love This Conkers Collection
Seven short, emotionally powerful novels that turn real wartime history into unforgettable stories - accessible, moving and perfect for young readers exploring the world wars.

Please Note: Cover images shown are for illustrative purposes. Books are dispatched as the UK edition with the ISBN listed above.