{"product_id":"tom-palmer-conkers-7-books-collection-set-ages-8-12-paperback","title":"Tom Palmer Conkers Series 7 Books Collection Set - Children's 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\nOver the Line\u003cbr\u003e\nArctic Star\u003cbr\u003e\nResist\u003cbr\u003e\nAngel of Grasmere\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9783580868192\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrington Stoke\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eArmistice Runner\u003c\/em\u003e 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. \u003cem\u003eD-Day Dog\u003c\/em\u003e tells the true-inspired story of paratrooper Emile Corteil and his dog Glen through the eyes of modern-day boy Jack. \u003cem\u003eAfter the War\u003c\/em\u003e follows three young Holocaust survivors rebuilding their lives in the Lake District in 1945. \u003cem\u003eOver the Line\u003c\/em\u003e is based on the true story of a professional footballer who joined the Footballers' Battalion in the First World War trenches. \u003cem\u003eArctic Star\u003c\/em\u003e follows three teenage Royal Navy recruits on a perilous Arctic convoy delivering supplies to Russia in 1943. \u003cem\u003eResist\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of a Dutch teenager fighting back against Nazi occupation after her family is torn apart. \u003cem\u003eAngel of Grasmere\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\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. He has written several titles for Barrington Stoke, including \u003cem\u003eArmistice Runner\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAfter the War\u003c\/em\u003e, both nominated for the Carnegie Medal, and is a multi-award winner, with \u003cem\u003eAfter the War\u003c\/em\u003e winning the Young Quills Award and \u003cem\u003eArmistice Runner\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eD-Day Dog\u003c\/em\u003e both winning FCBG Children's Book Awards. He regularly visits schools to run reading and history events tied to his books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Conkers Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSeven short, emotionally powerful novels that turn real wartime history into unforgettable stories - accessible, moving and perfect for young readers exploring the world wars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover images shown are for illustrative purposes. 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