New Releases by Paul Dowswell

An accessible and thought-provoking introduction to the First World War and the Second World War, stunningly illustrated with dramatic contemporary photographs, paintings, posters and maps. This beautifully presented hardback book tells the story of both conflicts, from the trenches of the First World War to the battles and Blitz of World War Two. Please note this title is a combined volume containing Introduction to the First World War and Introduction to the Second World War.

Alex ha sedici anni, ascolta di nascosto la musica rock e suona in una band. Sua sorella è dark e ama fotografare gli edifici distrutti dalla guerra. Siamo a Berlino Est ed è il 1972: la Stasi considera i gusti dei due fratelli troppo originali. Filo-occidentali. Decisamente pericolosi per il regime. “È importante ricordare ai giovani che la libertà di pensare e di esprimere le proprie idee e opinioni politiche è una conquista recente. Ed è importante sapere come si viveva sotto i regimi dittatoriali e totalitari.” Paul Dowswell A partire dai 12 anni

Het is oktober 1944. Londen ligt onder vuur. Duitse raketten vliegen sneller dan het geluid en slaan zonder waarschuwing in. De zestienjarige Yvie Russell en haar familie hebben de Blitz overleefd, maar weten ze deze nieuwe dreiging ook te doorstaan? Ook de Poolse dwangarbeider Tomasz Nowicki vreest voor zijn leven. Onder erbarmelijke omstandigheden bouwt hij V2-raketten voor de Duitsers, terwijl hij betwijfelt of hij zijn zeventiende verjaardag zal halen. De Nederlandse Marijke de Haan ziet steeds meer van deze raketten opduiken in het bos vlak bij het dorp waar ze woont. Samen met haar vriendje Thijs riskeert ze haar leven door ze te fotograferen voor het verzet. De jonge Duitse soldaat Rolf Maier heeft de opdracht gekregen om het V2-lanceerplatform te bewaken. Hij weet dat de oorlog verloren is en verwacht te worden gedood nog voordat deze eindigt. Naarmate de herfst verstrijkt, raken de levens van Rolf, Marijke, Tomasz en Yvie steeds verder verstrengeld. Wie van hen weet de oorlog te doorstaan en wie zal de naderende winter niet overleven? 'Het is Paul Dowswell met "Tweestrijd" weer gelukt om een spannend en boeiend oorlogsboek te schrijven, waarin jongeren de hoofdrol spelen.' – Joyce Limpens, Boekhandel Dominicanen

Thrilling historical adventure set during the English peasants'' revolt of 1381, by Paul Dowswell, the author of Ausländer, and Wolf Children. It''s 1381 and the king, Richard II, has imposed a new tax on the people. In the village of Aylesford, Tilda and her ploughman father were already struggling to make ends meet. As serfs they have no rights to move freely or earn wages for their work. Tilda is desperate for a better life than the village can offer, so when the villagers begin to rebel she is swept up in the excitement. Tilda and her father travel to London with the others to petition the king, but the peaceful rebellion they hoped for soon ignites into violence, mayhem and treachery. Tilda''s fight for a better life is only just beginning... This page-turning adventure sheds new light on a period of history which is covered in the KS3 curriculum, and will have readers gripped from start to finish.

It is July 1945, Hitler''s Third Reich has fallen, and Berlin is in ruins. Living on the edge of survival in the cellar of an abandoned hospital, Otto and his ragtag gang of kids have banded together in the desperate, bombed-out city. The war may be over, but danger lurks in the shadows of the wreckage as Otto and his friends find themselves caught between invading armies, ruthless rival gangs and a strange Nazi war criminal who stalks them ... A climactic story of truth, friendship and survival against the odds, Wolf Children will thrill readers of Michael Morpurgo and John Boyne.

A new edition of Usborne's fantastic reference book on the two most important conflicts of the 20th Century; World Wars 1 and 2. Provides detailed accounts of the causes and effects of each war, as well as describing their main battles, innovations and leaders.

ONE IN FIVE NEVER RETURNED. Every boy dreams of flying, but in war that dream can turn into a nightmare. Harry Friedman is the gunner of the Macey May, an American Flying Fortress stationed in East Anglia. The Second World War is raging and the Nazis have swept over Europe. The crews of every Flying Fortress face terrible odds on their bombing missions. To make it through alive, Harry will need luck on his side and courage ... Courage to keep going when he has watched close friends die. Courage to confront a terrible evil. And the courage to make it home from deep behind enemy lines. Nail-biting tension and compelling storytelling combine with Dowswell''s meticulous research to deliver a page-turner for fans of John Boyne, Morris Gleitzman and Marcus Zusak.

Sanna historier om andra världskriget berättar om några av de mest hjältemodiga, mest katastrofala och mest avgörande händelserna under andra världskriget. Paul Dowswell förmedlar en stark känsla av det lidande människor drabbades av, men också av det hjältemod som många visade under kriget. Berättelserna berör olika sidor av kriget, som de spektakulära sjöslagen mellan jättelika krigsfartyg och de stora sammandrabbningarna mellan arméer med hundratusentals man. Här beskrivs också dueller man mot man mellan fientliga prickskyttar, och det berättas om enskilda personers kamp när de ställdes inför en nästan säker död.

Gevärspipor, murar, taggtråd, fängelsevakter och låsta dörrar borde vara tillräckliga hinder för att förhindra flykt. Men människors jakt på frihet till varje pris har ständigt lett till många rymningar och rymningsförsök. I Sanna historier om rymningar får vi ta del av hisnande flykthistorier, samtidigt som vi får en översikt över skilda tiders fängelser, politik och krig. Här får vi bland annat läsa om fången Frank Morris som beslutat sig för att visa omvärlden att Alcatraz inte var så rymningssäkert som det påstods. Eller historien om mönsterfången George Blake som på ett snillrikt sätt lyckas ta sig ut ur Wormwood Scrubs-fängelset i London. Den franska fångkolonin Djävulsön är en annan kuslig berättelse. Det är lätt att fly från ön, men att överleva i djungeln eller ute på det öppna havet är inte fullt så enkelt. Sanna historier om rymningar är den tredje boken i serien Sanna historier.

Spökhistorier har berättats av människor över hela världen i alla tider. Den första utförliga beskrivningen av ett spöke som drar rasslande kedjor efter sig skrevs av en romersk författare för nästan 2000 år sedan. I Sanna historier om spöken berättar Paul Dowswell och Tony Allan i spännande och lättlästa kapitel om andar och övernaturliga händelser genom historien. Men är det verkligen sanna historier? Kom lord Tyrone tillbaka från de döda för att infria ett löfte till sin syster? Var det ett spöke som förgiftade Jack Bell i delstaten Tennesse i 1800-talets USA? Och den giftmördade Fanny Lynes, återvände hon från de dödas rike för att peka ut sin mördare? Sanna historier om spöken är den nionde boken i serien Sanna historiersom med sitt nätta format och läsvänliga innehåll passar både ungdomar och vuxna.

"As the world's tallest mountain, Everest has held a special fascination for climbers ever since it was first discovered 150 years ago. Since then, over a thousand men and women have stood triumphant on its tiny summit. But the frozen bodies that litter its dizzy slopes tell another tale of tragedy, misfortune and reckless ambition." -- back cover.

From shark attacks and blazing airships to exploding spacecraft and sinking submarines, these are real stories of people who have stared death in the face and lived to tell the tale. Find out what separates the living from the dead when catastrophe strikes.

Russia, 1940. Fifteen-year-old Misha''s life is about to transform when his father is offered a job in Stalin''s inner circle. They move into a luxurious apartment in the Kremlin, but doubts about the glorious new Russia quickly surface. Misha realises that the secret police can do whatever they like. His own mother is arrested and sent to prison, but Misha and his father daren''t complain. Then as German troops advance on Moscow, the atmosphere in the Kremlin ignites. Misha and a friend find themselves at the heart of a battle against the mighty state in this powerful evocation of one of the most turbulent places and periods of the 20th century, told by a master storyteller.

A collection of moving stories from the First and Second World War published in association with the Imperial War Museum. These twenty-two stories recount some of the most heroic, devastating and pivotal moments of the World Wars providing young readers with an insight into the human stories behind the conflicts. "A truly moving collection of tales. From spies and secret plots to snipers and zeppelin raids, it brings history alive with real heroes." - tbk Magazine

The First World War destroyed 21 million lives. It conjures up images of barbed wire, muddy trenches, blasted tree trunks and shell-pocked battlefields. This book asks what caused it, what it was like to fight, and why it is still remembered with horror a hundred years after it began.

A concise and concise account of the Second World War, published in association with the Imperial War Museums. Examines the causes of the war, its great battles and catastrophes, as well as how the struggle affected nations and people all over the world. Features vivid illustrations, original photographs, timelines, maps and fact boxes.

A gripping collection of true stories of exploration and danger over the icy wastelands of Antarctica. Contains true life stories from the fated expedition of Captain Scott to Ernest Shackleton's epic trek across the snow to save his stranded crew.

Paul Dowswell wordt internationaal geprezen om de manier waarop hij in staat is voor jongeren te schrijven over bekende historische gebeurtenissen vanuit een ongebruikelijk gezichtspunt. In Eleven, eleven kruipen we onder de huid van drie jongens die de laatste 24 uur van de Eerste Wereldoorlog meemaken: een Duitse en Engelse soldaat op het slagveld, een Amerikaanse vliegenier in de lucht. Het lot brengt hen samen; slechts twee van hen zullen overleven.

A nail-biting thriller about a boy who escapes East Berlin, but not the reach of the Stasi - chilling, page-turning junior le Carré

In the exciting tradition of Patrick O''Brian comes the saga of one boy''s life in the British Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. Thirteen-year-old Sam Witchall had always dreamed of a sailor''s life, but he didn''t realize how dangerous and gruesome life at sea could be until he is pressed into service aboard H.M.S. Miranda. Beginning his naval career as a "powder monkey"-assistant to a gun crew on the warship-Sam learns the hard way how to cope with enemies both in battle and on the Miranda herself. With enough conflict, storms, and shipwrecks to thrill any fan of the Master and Commander series, this epic tale introduces a new generation to this exciting historical period, when even a lowly powder monkey could become a hero. Recognition Powder Monkey has been named a NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People. Reviews "Readers will be absorbed in the day-to-day life of young Sam, and his vivid tale will keep them on edge as he tries to escape his commission. . . . Not for the faint of heart, this novel is a brilliant introduction to the likes of C. S. Forester''s classic ''Horatio Hornblower'' [ saga." -School Library Journal "Readers who prefer their decks awash in blood ''and worse'' will not be disappointed. . . . Voracious fans of the nautical genre will happily sign on." -Kirkus Reviews "Fans of the Master and Commander series or movie will enjoy this seafaring adventure. Sam is an engaging narrator who includes tremendous detail about life aboard ships: Maggots in food, lavatory facilities (or lack thereof), floggings, and gruesome deaths-both in and out of battle--are described in vivid detail." -Voice of Youth Advocates "Sail with young Sam Witchall on a ship of the British navy. Pressed into service, Sam leads an exciting and dangerous life as a powder monkey, handling gunpowder for the cannons, and surviving sea battles, storms and shipwrecks. A gripping adventure story on the high

In March 1801, a mere six weeks after Sam Witchall''s ship wrecked off the Cornish coast, his hopes for getting home are dashed when he is framed for theft and sent to Australia for punishment. The fifteen-thousand mile, eight-month journey is a hard and horrible one, and when he and his good friend Richard finally arrive, they find themselves fighting for their lives in the Australian bush. This epic sequel to Powder Monkey is every bit as exciting and action packed as its predecessor. "Adventure fans will not be disappointed with the daring rescues, shark attacks, espionage, and heated battles that fill the pages of this historically accurate and vastly entertaining sequel." -School Library Journal

Twelve thrilling true stories of the Second World War. Includes real life tales of epic naval battles, monumental battles and duels between solitary snipers for control of Stalingrad amongst other tales of bravery and heroism. Stories are illustrated with maps and line drawings and there are notes on sources and ideas for further reading. Gripping and engaging for readers who prefer real life to fiction.

Ten thrilling stories of the First World War. Contains eye-witness accounts of some of World War One''s most important events, from the epic naval battle of Jutland to the strange Christmas truce of 1914. Stories are illustrated with maps and line drawings and there are notes on sources and ideas for further reading. Gripping and engaging for readers who prefer real life to fiction.

Thirteen thrilling true stories of courage and heroism. From firefighters battling a blazing nuclear reactor, to a helicopter rescue team on board a fast sinking ship and one housewife''s brave defiance of the Gestapo, this book contains inspiring tales of extraordinary courage from everyday people. A gripping and engaging collection of amazing real life stories, perfect for readers who prefer fact to fiction.

Alex woont in Oost-Berlijn. De Koude Oorlog is op haar hoogtepunt en Alex en z'n familie mogen de stad niet verlaten. Maar Alex is geen modelburger. En de Stasi houdt hem nauwlettend in de gaten.Alex krijgt te horen dat hij niet langer onderwijs mag volgen. Zijn vakantiebaantje wordt op mysterieuze wijze opgezegd, en bepaalde vrienden beginnen hem te ontwijken. Zijn ouders realiseren zich dat vluchten uit Oost-Duitsland misschien wel de enige mogelijkheid is. Maar de Muur passeren is bijna onmogelijk. En zelfs als het Alex en zijn familie lukt om te ontsnappen, is het dan mogelijk om uit de greep van de Stasi te blijven? Eén verkeerde actie, en het leven van Alex en zijn familie staat op het spel.

Thrilling adventures stories, based on actual life events. War stories will make you feel as if you were actually there. This book is ideal for reluctant readers, as well as adults.

A far-reaching account of the story of the Second World War, written from a genuinely international perspective, showing how the war affected nations and people all over the world.

A chilling and thought-provoking story of a Polish orphan who refuses to conform to the Hitler Youth

Published in association with the Imperial War Museum.