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Ann Turnbull is the author of The Great Fire (2013), Girls at War (2019), Maroo of the Winter Caves (2004), Forged in the Fire (2007), Girls With a Voice (2018).

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The Great Fire

release date: Jan 01, 2013
The Great Fire
A thrilling historical adventure based on documents from the National Archives. Orphan Sam has survived the Great Plague, but his chance at a new life goes up in smoke when a fire breaks out on Pudding Lane."In sixteen hundred and sixty-six, London burned like rotten sticks."Left alone and homeless by the Great Plague, Sam struggled to survive. He was lucky to get a job working for the Giraud family. Though Andre, the son of his boss, doesn''t make life easy. And then a fire breaks out on Pudding Lane. Before anyone fully realises what''s happening, London''s burning... and this fire can''t be put out. Now it''s time for Sam to prove what he''s really worth. If he can get out alive...A thrilling historical adventure produced in partnership with the National Archives. Sam''s previous adventure is The Great Plague: A Cross on the Door is also available from Bloomsbury Education.

Girls at War

release date: May 02, 2019
Girls at War
Discover the extraordinary lives of the inspiring girls who have lived throughout history at 6 Chelsea Walk. When Josie goes to stay with her cousin Edith, she''s glad to be starting a new life away from the shame that has haunted her family since her brother chose not to fight in the war. Josie tries to fit in with Edith''s friends, playing on bombsites and teasing a timid classmate. But when the bullying gets out of hand, Josie faces a dilemma: she knows what it feels like to be picked on, but if she takes a stand, will Edith tell everyone her secret? A deeply moving account of one girl''s quiet courage set amidst of the terror of the Blitz during the Second World War. This book was previously published as Historical House: Josie Under Fire.

Maroo of the Winter Caves

release date: Jan 01, 2004
Maroo of the Winter Caves
Maroo, a girl of the late Ice Age, must take charge after her father is killed, and lead her little brother, mother, and aged grandmother to the safety of the winter camp before the first blizzards strike.

Forged in the Fire

release date: Jan 01, 2007
Forged in the Fire
Star-crossed lovers Will and Susanna face intolerance and historical disasterin 1665 London in this mesmerizing sequel to "No Shame, No Fear." 5 x7 3/4.

Girls With a Voice

release date: Jun 28, 2018
Girls With a Voice
Discover the extraordinary lives of the inspiring girls who have lived throughout history at 6 Chelsea Walk. Mary Ann''s greatest wish is to become an opera singer, and she''s thrilled when the famous child prodigy Mozart comes to perform in Chelsea. But in a sudden twist of fate, Mary Ann must leave her Boarding School for Young Ladies, and her singing dreams are shattered. Distraught, she comes up with a plan to stay at school, oblivious to the danger it will put her in. An enchanting story of dreams and determination, set in the enthralling world of eighteenth century London.

Pigeon Summer

release date: Jan 01, 2005
Pigeon Summer
The year is 1930. Young Mary Dyer loves helping her father look after his racing pigeons - much to her mother''s disapproval. But then her father has to leave home in search of work and, during the difficult summer that follows, Mary and her mother find themselves in ever greater conflict...This is the first book in a trilogy about the Dyer family.

Plague

release date: Apr 25, 2013
Plague
"In sixteen hundred and sixty-five there was hardly anyone left alive." Spring 1665, London Sam was just a young boy when his master took him out of the orphanage to be his servant. When he was old enough, he was going to become his master''s apprentice, a shoemaker, able to make his own way in the world. But that was before the plague arrived. Abandoned by Alice, his master''s maid and the closet thing that Sam''s ever had to a mother, Sam finds himself nailed into his workshop home with only his dying master and pet dog Budge for company. The officials call it ''quarantine''. But for Sam it''s a death sentence. Can Sam escape? And even if he does, will he be able to survive on London''s ravaged streets?

No Shame, No Fear

release date: Sep 12, 2006
No Shame, No Fear
A young Quaker girl and the son of a wealthy merchant face intolerance and persecution in 1662 England in this gripping historical novel that evokes the passion and idealism of young love.

The Gunpowder Plot

release date: Sep 11, 2014
The Gunpowder Plot
November 1605, London Dark alleys linger with the shadows of unknown figures and the air is thick with whispers and plots. What is going on? And what can be done to put a stop to it all? Two girls stumble across a terrifying plot to destroy the house of Lords, taking countless lives along the way. Can they find out who is behind this terrible plan? And will there be enough time to try and put a stop to it?

MyLab Education with Pearson EText -- Access Card -- for Exceptional Lives

release date: Feb 01, 2019
MyLab Education with Pearson EText -- Access Card -- for Exceptional Lives
This ISBN is for the MyLab Education access card. Pearson eText is included. Real students, real stories, and real solutions Exceptional Lives: Practice, Progress, & Dignity in Today''s Schools pairs real-life stories about children, their families, and their educators with the most recent evidence-based research on inclusion of students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment. The 9th Edition highlights the important themes of ensuring students'' progress using research-based instruction and the ethical principle of dignity. New chapters examine educational progress and long-term outcomes; school-wide supports; cross-cutting instructional approaches; and diversity and social justice. With its focus on real students, stories, and solutions, Exceptional Lives gives readers a comprehensive view of the rewards, challenges, and triumphs involved in special education today. Personalize learning with MyLab Education By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. MyLab Education gives teacher candidates opportunities to apply theory to practice -- better preparing them for success in their future classrooms. NOTE: You are purchasing an access card only. Before purchasing, check with your instructor to ensure you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of the MyLab(tm) and Mastering(tm) platforms exist for each title, and registrations are not transferable. To register for and use MyLab or Mastering, you may also need a Course ID, which your instructor will provide.

Mary Ann & Miss Mozart

release date: Jan 01, 2009
Mary Ann & Miss Mozart
Mary Ann''s greatest wish is to become an opera singer, and she''s thrilled when the famous child prodigy Mozart comes to perform with his sister at Ranelagh Gardens in Chelsea. An enchanting story of dreams and determination.

The Sand Horse

release date: Jun 01, 1991
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