Tag Archives: Historical Fiction

WW1 fiction for kids

Posted on February 19, 2020 by ofamily

We like finding historical fiction books and since we have been reading quite a bit about the First World War I thought I would share two WW1 fictional stories that the kids have recently read and enjoyed. The first is … Continue reading →

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Boudica – Queen of Darkness Book Review

Posted on December 3, 2019 by ofamily

Earlier this year we watched a documentary – 2,000 year History of London and they mentioned Boudica and how her revolt burnt London to the ground. Now we have never really learnt about Boudica but both of my kids were … Continue reading →

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Way of the Waves – A Viking Mystery for Kids

Posted on August 13, 2019 by ofamily

Last year my kids were introduced to Alva – a feisty Viking girl who was brave but kind, not one to conform to the traditional views of girls and she even had a pet wolf. (Yes a pet wolf and … Continue reading →

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Lady Mary

Posted on June 21, 2019 by ofamily

I recently bought Lady Mary for my daughter and we have both been so impressed with the story that I thought I should write a bit about it. Let me start by saying that when I first thought about getting … Continue reading →