Early Middle Ages Fiction

The saga continues and the stakes have never been higher. Following the death of King Richard, medieval England is torn by war, power struggles, and the rise of men who refuse to remain in the mud they were born into. William and his English archers once mere serfs have become a force feared on land and sea. Fresh from escorting the emperor and his courtiers to safety, and tricking them out of their gold, William’s fleet returns to Constantinople now under siege. But this time, the battle is not for land, loyalty, or crowns… it is for treasure so valuable it could buy kingdoms. A three-...

“Just the sort of book that saves lives by igniting a passion for reading.” —James Patterson “Reminiscent of Huckleberry Finn.” —The Wall Street Journal A Michael L. Printz Honor Winner From the author of Newbery Medal winner Moon Over Manifest comes the odyssey-like...

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on their most delicious adventure yet in this magical chapter book perfect for early readers! When a talking gingerbread cookie appears on their front steps, three best friends discover that December 18th is in total chaos! The Palace of All December Days needs their help—fast—or this special date will vanish from calendars forever. Perfect for children ages 6-9 who love: Magical adventures with relatable characters Learning about diverse cultures and traditions Chapter books that build reading confidence Stories celebrating uniqueness and friendship ...

Out of the mixture of Latin and Germanic paganism and the Christianity of the Early Middle Ages has sprung one of the world's supremely great pieces of literature. J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings, delivered a famous lecture to the British Academy in 1936 in which he maintained that Beowulf was a poem all of a piece, and not (as had been suggested) a jumble of fragments for pedantic scholars to paw over.

In this second book of the series, Arya and Krishna Betta fish find themselves stranded in the scorching desert. With water scarcity and unfamiliar terrain, they embark on a daring expedition to find their way back. They encounter unique challenges and meet some unlikely friends along the way. Best for ages 8-12, this humorous AND educational chapter book encourages young readers to keep reading and flip quickly to find out what happens next. Grab your copy and don't miss all the freebies at the author's website. To see other products available by this author, scroll to the bottom of the ...

This is your pilot speaking. We have a problem in the engine bay. It's nothing to worry about, but please make your way to the escape pods. Hal Junior and Stephen 'Stinky' Binn live aboard a high-tech space station, far from the nearest planet. The rules are strict, and their lives are carefully regulated. That's why they're so excited about the camping trip to Planet Gyris ... imagine a whole week of fishing, swimming, sleeping in tents and running wild! Unfortunately, the boys crash land in the middle of a forest, and there's little chance of rescue. Is this the end of the camping trip .....

Space Station Oberon is expecting a Very Important Person, and Hal Junior has been given a choice: he must look after the VIP's snotty little kid, or miss out on a camping trip to planet Gyris. Bear in mind Hal Junior has spent his entire life aboard a space station, and he'll do anything to go camping. Well, almost anything. No homework, no chores ... and absolutely no babysitting! It turns out the kid is the least of Hal's problems, because together they uncover a terrible secret which could mean the end of the space station!