Trease Geoffrey Libri

Il giovane Robin, scacciato dal suo villaggio inglese perchè ritenuto un lebbroso, viene curato in segreto da un medico ebreo, fino a quando è chiamato a corte da Sua Maestà la Regina in persona. A Robin viene affidata una missione segreta: la ricerca della misteriosa Essenza d'Oro, l'unica medicina in grado di alleviare la malattia di Sua Maestà. Eccolo allora attraversare la Spagna in una avventura eccitante. Incontrerà malvagi frati, perfidi alchimisti, saggi saraceni e sapienti ebrei. In uno spaccato di vita del 1200, Robin viaggia con i suoi compagni nel rispetto delle usanze religiose di ognuno. Combattendo di astuzia e di spada, porterà a termine la missione e riscatterà la sua dignità di giovane inglese? Età di lettura: da 10 anni.

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?