Children’s / Teenage social topics: War and conflict issues

The Bicycle

The true story of how a simple act of kindness changed a young refugee’s life – from award-winning author Patricia McCormick with Mevan Babakar.

In the Mouth of the Wolf

A true story of two brothers and the war that changed everything.

Michael Morpurgo’s wonderful storytelling and Barroux’s stunning artwork combine to tell the true story of Michael’s uncles against the epic backdrop of World War Two.

An Elephant in the Garden

An epic story of determination and love, about one family’s escape from the Allied bombing of Dresden in the Second World War

Private Peaceful

Heroism or cowardice? A stunning story of the First World War from a master storyteller

War Horse

Before the Steven Spielberg film, before the National Theatre production, there was the classic children’s novel – War Horse. From the nation’s favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo.

Shadow

A stunning and moving novel from a master storyteller – featuring the bravest dog in the world . . .

War Boy

A special new edition of Michael Foreman’s award-winning memoirs about his wartime childhood.

War Game

A special lavishly illustrated new edition of Michael Foreman’s classic story.

Welcome

The follow-up to Barroux’s stunning and critically acclaimed Where’s the Elephant? and Where’s the Starfish?

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