Conkers Series by Tom Palmer 6 Books Collection Set - Historical Fiction - Ages 8-12 - Paperback

Titles in This Set. Armistice Runner. D-Day Dog. After the War. Resist. Over the Line. Arctic Star. Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN / Barcode: 9780008746643. Publisher: Barrington Stoke. Age Range: Ages 8-12. Overview. The Conkers Series by Tom Palmer brings together six short, powerfully told stories of courage, loss and hope set against the World Wars. Published by Barrington Stoke, renowned for super-readable, dyslexia-friendly fiction, this six-book paperback set draws in reluctant and struggling readers without losing emotional depth. Each title follows a young protagonist navigating extraordinary circumstances, making history feel immediate and unforgettable for readers aged around 8 to 12.. About the Books. Tom Palmer turns real wartime history into gripping, accessible fiction, and this collection showcases that skill across six standalone stories. Armistice Runner follows a young fell runner who uncovers a First World War diary that changes how she sees her family's past. D-Day Dog reveals the little-known story of dogs trained to parachute into Normandy, told through a modern-day school trip to the beaches. After the War imagines a young Holocaust survivor rebuilding a life in post-war Britain. Resist explores evacuation and life under threat of invasion in the Second World War. Over the Line follows a footballer whose career is interrupted by war, while Arctic Star captures the danger faced by young sailors on the perilous Arctic convoys. Wri...