Trease Geoffrey Knihy

Román o hornickém povstání ve Walesu v r. 1839, ve kterém chartisté usilovali prosadit do parlamentu zastoupení průmyslové a zemědělské chudiny, krutě vykořisťované majiteli dolů, železáren textilních továren a farem. Na příběhu dvou chlapců z rodin zemědělských podruhů, kterých se ujal jeden z dělnických vůdců a učinil z nich své pomocníky v uvědomovací práci na anglickém průmyslovém venkově, je vylíčen průběh povstání, poměry, za kterých tehdy anglická chudina žila, a protilidovost vlády, která povstání potlačila neslýchaně krutým způsobem.

'It is a strange and terrible thing to listen to one's own funeral service...' The year is 1290: sixteen year-old Robin of Westwood has been declared a leper, and must suffer the parish priest pronouncing him dead to his village and family.

This is a typically engrossing and accurate 'historical' story, by the master of the genre, about the Suffragette movement. Lady Belle Isherwood and Fiona Campbell are from very different backgrounds, but they're both fighting for the right to vote.

A teenaged boy embarks on a journey from Britain to Imperial Rome to meet Emperor Hadrian. Throughout his adventure, he showcases unwavering loyalty, courage, and prudence, overcoming numerous challenges and persevering even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

Fleeing from the evil Sir Philip Morton, Peter Brownrigg finds himself on the wrong side of the law. On the run to London he meets Kit and the two decide to stick together. But a chance discovery endangers their lives and soon Peter is deep in murderous plots, secrets and even treason. Set in the turbulent days of Elizabeth I, this classic story of danger and intrigue conjures up a world of mystery, twists and turns and thrilling action.

A series offering younger readers the chance to enjoy adaptations of the best classic and modern fiction. Each title is illustrated to engage the reader in the world of the book and help with specific vocabulary. Accompanying exercises make all these titles suitable for use in class or at home.

A story set in Ancient Greece. When news reaches Athens that Persian ships are about to invade Greece, Philip knows that his uncle and grandmother are in great danger. As his brothers and father are busy preparing for war, he is the only one who can cross the mountains and warn his family. The race is on... but will he reach them in time?

Geoffrey Trease's classic novel explores the seven ages of man through the story of one family. From birth to death, Trease's characters grapple with the joys and sorrows that accompany each stage of life. This is a timeless story of the human experience that will resonate with readers of all ages.