Relive Shakespeare’s epic tale of courage and heroism in this powerful retelling by Jan-Andrew Henderson. Is King Henry V strong enough to bring together his kingdom while under siege in France? And where does his loyalty as king, really lie? Sapphire/Band 16 books offer longer reads to develop children's sustained engagement with texts and are more complex syntactically. Text type: Fiction from our literary heritage Curriculum links: English: fiction from the English literary heritage

Henry V: Band 16/Sapphire (Collins Big Cat Shakespeare)

Children's Books

Henderson, Jan-Andrew

Literature & Fiction

Collins

At eight o'clock in the evening, on Monday 24th December 2007, Pinewood Military Installation exploded. The blast ripped apart acres of forest and devastated the remote highland valley where the base was located. No official cause was given for the incident. Inside Pinewood were 185 male and female military personnel - a mixture of scientists and soldiers. There were also seven teenagers there. This is the story of their last day . . .

Bunker 10

Oxford University Press

Rogues' Gallery: Anthology of Scoundrels

McPherson, Caitlyn

Flinthart, Aiki

Cohen, Neen

Jeffs, Pamela

Lumsden Green, Lynne

Bucknall, Annie

Kelly, DA

McCusker, Jem

Kelly, Cassandra

Dramas & Plays

CAT Press

An anthology of horror stories by new and established writers from all over the world, including the UK, Germany, the USA and Australia. Some are first timers, others award winning authors. Each one is a unique voice.

Book Of The Dead: A Horror Anthology by New and Established Writers

Sullivan, Anita

Macpahail, Catherine

Genre Fiction

Black Hart

Edinburgh is a modern, lively capital in a civilized western country. Yet it has a reputation for being one of the most haunted places on earth. This book is an attempt to find out why. It's a history of Edinburgh's dark side, a guide to its supernatural locations and an investigation into the occult in general - including this city's connections to it. Jan-Andrew Henderson is an historian and award winning author who worked as a tour guide in Edinburgh for twenty years. If anyone knows the truth, he does.

City of the Dead: The Fascinating Supernatural History of Edinburgh

History & Criticism

(Original Title 'Crash') Bobby Berlin's father wakes up convinced the year is 1979 and he's a teenage fugitive called Dodd Pollen. Fleeing the city with his reluctant son in tow they find the countryside inexplicably deserted. And Bobby realises just how dangerous Dodd Pollen is becoming... 'Enough pace and plot twists to keep fans of his action-packed debut happy, but this time there's a little more room for his characters to breathe' - Scotsman Newspaper 'Fast-moving, engrossing and extremely effective' - Carousel Magazine 'A wonder in dramatic tension... there is a huge depth to this novel and coupled with the furious pace of the narrative drive, it left me unable to put this book down' - Vulpis Libris 'Oh, I did enjoy reading Crash... an adventure story in the best tradition but it does have great thematic depth. Thouroughly enjoyable' - The Bookbag 'J A Henderson has produced another taut thriller, which compels from the first page... strongly recommended' - Books For Keeps 'Fantastic' - Teen Titles Short-listed for the Royal Mail Award, the Angus Book Award, the Manchester Book Award and the Bolton Book Award.

Waiting For A Train That Never Comes (A 'dark Scotland' Thriller)

At twenty hundred hours on Friday, 24th of December 2019, Pinewood Military Installation exploded. The blast ripped apart acres of forest and devastated the remote highland valley where the base was located. There were no survivors and no official cause was given for the incident. Inside Pinewood were 185 male and female military personnel - a mixture of scientists and soldiers. There were also seven teenagers. This is the story of their last day. Winner of the Royal Mail Award. Short-listed for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize, The Angus Book Award, the South Lanarkshire Book Award, The RED Award and the Stockport Book Prize.

Bunker 10 (A 'dark Scotland' Thriller)

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Thrillers & Suspense

Edinburgh has a fascinating 'Underground City', much of which is open to the public. It is made up of many different aspects, with a turbulent and intriguing past stretching back hundreds of years. Features include hidden passages and cellars, ancient buried streets like Marlyn's Wynd and Mary King's Close (sealed after an outbreak of plague), castle dungeons and escape tunnels, a warren of vaults and chambers under Edinburgh's mighty bridges, abandoned or repurposed rail tunnels, and anomalies like the strange subterranean dwelling of Gilmerton Cove.Award-winning author and historian Jan-Andrew Henderson explores the legendary world beneath the streets and locations of Edinburgh in this pictorial guide.

Going Underground: Edinburgh

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Amberley Publishing

There are several books about the Royal Mile, so why buy this particular one? The reason is, it covers everything you need to know all the little closes, wynds and courts running off the main street, that people often miss, with a handy rating guide to the most interesting ones. It contains the significant buildings and monuments, noted pubs, restaurants and modern visitor attractions. It recounts the Mile’s long and spectacular history, including all its incredible characters. It has evocative pictures, fun facts and even lists the Old Town’s notorious haunted sites. And it’s written by an award-winning novelist who spent more than twenty years working as a Royal Mile guide. The book is simple to use. You start at Edinburgh Castle on top of the Mile and work your way to Holyrood Palace at the bottom. By the time you get to the end, you’ll be an expert on one of the most fascinating streets in the world.

The Royal Mile: A Comprehensive Guide

Did you know? The kilt was invented by an English factory manager. Most tartans date from 1822. Scotland had electric lighting 70 years before Edison 'invented' it. King Arthur and Robin Hood were both Scottish. Thought not. The Emperor's New Kilt reveals the two secret histories of Scotland The things Scots are famous for but shouldn't be. And the things they are not famous for but should be. 'A useful antidote to mythmaking... His disclosures are fascinating' - The Scotsman Newspaper 'Original and fresh' - Aberdeen Press and Journal 'Amazing' -The Daily Record 'Absolutely fascinating' - Scottish Connection, BBC Radio 'Excellent' - Carluke Gazette

The Emperor's New Kilt: The Two Secret Histories of Scotland (2)

History

Europe

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