New Releases by Paul Dowswell

How does a whale breathe? How does a snake see in the dark? Why do zebras have stripes? This fascinating book has all the answers and more. Simple, easy-to-read text, detailed illustrations and extraordinary wildlife photography introduce children to the wonders of the animal kingdom. Links to exciting recommended websites make this a fantastic resource for use at home or school.

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.

La storia può essere strana quanto il fantasy o la fantascienza, l’unica differenza è che è accaduta per davvero. Polonia 1941. Peter perde i genitori e viene mandato in orfanotrofio a Varsavia. Biondo e con gli occhi azzurri, sembra il ragazzo ritratto nel manifesto della Gioventù hitleriana e può venire adottato da una famiglia importante di Berlino. Così avviene. Ma Peter non vuole essere un nazista e decide di correre un rischio... il rischio più grande che si può correre a Berlino nel 1943. Paul Dowswell ha lavorato a lungo nell’editoria prima di diventare scrittore. Per Feltrinelli ha pubblicato molti libri che raccontano la storia da una prospettiva insolita e appassionante. GIOVANI LETTORI. A partire dai 13 anni

From a troubled spirit in Georgian England to vengeful spirit in 19th century Jamaica, to a haunted World War II U-Boat, this spine-chilling book tells the stories of documented hauntings, describing the events as they were reported at the time. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, Young Reading Series Four, perfect for readers growing in confidence and independence. A dramatic new cover design revitalises this timeless book. Great for readers who prefer real-life stories to fiction.

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.

‘Charlie en Eddie’ is een jeugdboek van Paul Dowswell over de Eerste Wereldoorlog. Dit boek is geschreven in korte zinnen en makkelijke woorden, waardoor het ook heel geschikt is voor kinderen met leesproblemen. De broers Eddie en Charlie, 17 en 18 jaar oud, vinden een foto van twee Engelse soldaten op een strand in Frankrijk. Ze hebben het geweer met bajonet in de hand en staan op het punt zich te storten in het oorlogsgeweld. Wat Eddie en Charlie (nog) niet weten is dat de twee soldaten hun oud-ooms zijn, die in hun enthousiasme om de Duitsers te verslaan hebben getekend voor een zogenoemd vriendenbataljon. Wat als een romantische heldendaad begint, eindigt voor de twee rekruten in een nachtmerrie. Een aangrijpend boek van de auteur van Ausländer.

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.

Historiska Media fortsätter sin ungdomssatsning, nu med Sanna historier om första världskriget. Boken består av tio berättelser med olika infallsvinklar på kriget 1914–1919. Tillsammans med Sanna historier om andra världskrigetfyller boken en lucka bland faktaböcker för unga. Böckerna riktar sig till ungdomar, till de som väljer böcker till ungdomar men även till vuxna som vill veta mer om några av 1900-talets stora händelser. Ur innehållet: – Änglarna vid Mons, september 1914. Fick verkligen brittiska soldater hjälp av änglar med pilbågar under slaget vid Mons? – Det tysta upproret, maj–juni 1917. Efter ännu ett lönlöst anfall vägrar halva den franska armén fortsätta strida. – Mardrömmar vid Belleau-skogen, 1918. Amerikanska trupper går med i kriget för att vända nederlag till seger. – Källaren i Pervyse, 1914–1918. Den märkliga historien om de två sjuksköterskorna vid fronten, Mairi Chisholm och Elsie Knocker.

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.

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 fascinating account of one the most destructive conflicts the world has ever known, published in association with the Imperial War Museums The Story of the First World War looks at the causes of the war, its great battles and catastrophes, and how the war affected nations and people all over the world. Pages are brought to life through vivid illustrations and original photographs, as well as timelines, maps, and fact boxes.

A fascinating account of the most destructive conflict the world has ever known, published in association with the Imperial War Museums. The Story of the Second World War take a look at the causes of the war, its great battles and catastrophes, and how the war affected nations and people all over the world. The pages are brought to life through vivid illustrations and original photographs, as well as timelines, maps and fact boxes.

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 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

A meticulously researched epic naval adventure set in the 1800s and following the life of thirteen-year-old Sam Witchall, press-ganged into a brutal and dangerous life as powder monkey on one of His Majesty''s Royal Naval ships

Sam Witchall sails into battle at Trafalgar in the dramatic finale of this seafaring trilogy

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

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

A gripping, fantastical adventure set against the enthralling backdrop of ancient Bohemia

''War Stories'' recounts some of the most heroic, devastating and pivotal moments of World Wars One and Two, providing young readers with an approachable insight into the key military and humanitarian aspects of both conflicts.

- Maps- Time lines tracing the development of different systems of government throughout history

Presents a number of illustrated photographs and interesting facts and figures about military aircraft including early fighters and bombers, reconnaissance aircraft, biplanes and triplanes, World War Two fighters such as the P-51 Mustang and Japanese Zero, and the various types of helicopters designed after the war.

A collection of true accounts of explorers and adventurers in some of the Earth''s most challenging environments.

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.

A collection of thrilling adventure stories of the First World War. Ideal for reluctant readers, as well as adults.

This volume is part of a series which examines key events of the 20th century. Each title outlines the lead-up to the event and the aftermath, explores the issues at stake and introduces leaders and key figures. Each book contains: fact boxes and source material; timeline and maps; and details of useful web sites.