Conkers Series by Tom Palmer 5 Books Collection Set - Historical Fiction - Ages 8-12 - Paperback

Titles in This Set. Armistice Runner. D-Day Dog. After the War. Over the Line. Arctic Star. Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9789124371609. Publisher: Barrington Stoke. Age Range: 8-12 years. Overview. The Conkers Series by Tom Palmer brings together five short, powerful wartime novels written in Barrington Stoke's dyslexia-friendly, super-readable style. Each story pairs real history with emotionally honest young characters, covering the First World War, D-Day, the Holocaust, footballing heroism and the Arctic Convoys. Fast-paced and accessible, these books are ideal for reluctant, struggling or simply busy young readers who want gripping historical fiction without a daunting page count. A brilliant gift set for home or classroom.. About the Books. Each of the five Conkers titles stands alone but shares Tom Palmer's signature blend of meticulous historical research and warm, character-driven storytelling. Armistice Runner follows fell-runner Lily, who discovers her great-great-grandfather's WWI diaries as her gran's Alzheimer's worsens. D-Day Dog follows Jack, whose school trip to Normandy collides with anxiety when his soldier father is called up. After the War tells the moving, true-inspired story of child Holocaust survivors rebuilding their lives in the Lake District, summer 1945. Over the Line is based on footballer-turned-soldier Jack Cock, contrasting a professional debut with the horror of the trenches. Arctic Star follows three young Royal Nav...