Frances Mary Hendry Libri

When John Russell is called to be whipping boy to the Dauphin of France, he doesn't realise that he and his little sister Lark, will turn the fortunes of three kingdoms.

Chooker, the Queen's sister, embarks on a perilous journey to save Atlantis from a menacing giant and restore her family's honor. Facing blame for her cousin Mungith's discovery, she must venture Outside to confront other giants and prove their innocence. As she navigates treacherous obstacles, including threats from the King's malicious sister, Chooker's determination intensifies, highlighting her bravery and the urgency of her quest to protect her underwater kingdom.

Leezie Sinclair is a wild Borders lass, who carries a knife to protect herself and her mother, once the queen's nurse, from her violent step-father. So how can she cope with 'civilised Edinburgh', where religious fanaticism, murder and treason lurk in the narrow, twisted lanes and minds of Scotland's capital city? How can she come to be the friend of black Kate Lenton, the gorgeous courtesan, John Knox's worst enemy? How can she fulfil her dream of working with the Queen's hawks? And most challenging of all, how can she save Mary, Queen of Scots, from the nobles and preachers plotting her ruin? The historical background is fact; Leezie and her family are inserted, to help tell the story of Mary's life.

Historical intrigue for children 9-12, printed in large print. set in a Scottish fishing village in the days of Bonnie Prince Charlie. Jeannie Main will make a king, and break a king, come four times into the shadow of the gibbet, and risk her life by riding the Kelpie, the fearsome water monster. That's what wee Jeannie is told during the 1745 Rising, as Prince Charles Edward Stewart makes his desperate attempt to win back his grandfather's crown from the Hanoverian King George. Ach, blethers! But Jeannie's prophecy comes terrifyingly true. She must make bitter choices, where either way could bring death or ruin for herself or those around her, and then face the consequences of those decisions. This is not a comfortable, cosy story. 12-year-old Jeannie is no sweet little angel, but a tough, hardy little fisher quean. But she faces life with a lively humour, honesty, courage, and immense loyalty to her family and friends, which make her instantly likeable.

In this spooky psychological thriller for children, Beth's mundane life takes a turn when her eccentric cousin Tanya arrives, bringing along the enigmatic Mr. Mandrake. As they embark on a quest for a magical seer's stone, dark forces are unleashed, threatening their safety. With Tanya's psychic abilities put to the test, the stakes rise as they confront the sinister Mr. Mandrake. Nightmares ensue, and a chilling warning emerges: never look into his eyes!

Juliet aims to prove her business skills to her father by swapping places with her brother and joining his ship's voyage. However, her adventure takes a dark turn as she uncovers the horrific reality of her father's involvement in the slave trade.

Chandra was eleven and she was about to be married to a boy aged sixteen. What could go wrong to spoil her happiness But out in the desert she realized she was alone and far from home. She sat in the darkness of her little room, unwilling to accept what had happened to her. She tried to remember who she was, she hung on to her name. My name is Chandra, And I'll not let it be forgotten.' Chandra won The Writer's Guild Award for a children's novel and the Lancashire Book Award. This book is intended for interest 12+

The story follows Malcolm, a small and downtrodden teenager, who confronts his bullying stepbrother with an unexpected act of defiance using a frying pan. After being sent to live with his elderly aunt in the Scottish wilderness, he encounters new challenges, including a different kind of bully. Struggling against humiliation and danger, Malcolm learns to manage his anger and reshape his outlook on life. With support from newfound friends and family, he faces his issues with determination and humor, leading to surprising outcomes.

An underwater city faces imminent peril when a young boy named Mungith uncovers a shocking secret in ancient mines. His discovery disrupts the long-protected lives of Atlantis's inhabitants, leading to tragedy and chaos. With the threat of blame looming over him, Mungith must embark on a quest to restore harmony to his kingdom and protect his people from the dangers that now threaten their existence. The story combines adventure with themes of responsibility and courage in the face of overwhelming odds.