by Tom and Tony Bradman (2014)
It is 1918. A British soldier, Bill Sparkes, is carrying an important message for American troops on the frontline. Sparkes is soon caught up in the fighting when the Americans are attacked. With bullets flying all around, Sparkes must find a way to support the Americans and stop the Germans breaking through ...
Chris Bradford
Orphaned by a ninja pirate attack off the coast of Japan in 1611, twelve-year-old English lad Jack Fletcher is determined to prove himself, despite the bullying of fellow students, when the legendary sword master who rescued him begins training him as a samurai warrior.
Hugh Walpole
This book is based upon Walpole's experiences in Russia, 1914-1917. Set in early 20th century Russia, this novel is the story of John Durward who meets Henry Bohun when the latter lodges with Nicholas and Vera Petrovich and Vera's sister Nina. Vera encourages Bohun's interest in Nina who longs to leave home. Uncle Semyonov turns up with a sense of impending trouble, while in Petrograd (St. Petersburg, Leningrad) the revolution threatens.
Carroll Thomas
In the late 1850s, with her mother dead and her brother riding for the Pony Express, Matty often finds that she must face all the dangers of pre-Civil War Kansas alone on the family farm.
C.S. Lewis
In his effort to bring peace to troubled Narnia, Prince Caspian blows his magic horn to summon Peter, Susan, Lucy, and Edmond to help him with this difficult task.