{"title":"Conkers","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"conkers-series-tom-palmer-7-books-collection-set-ages-9-13-paperback","title":"Conkers Series by Tom Palmer 7 Books Collection Set - Historical Fiction Ages 9-13 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nArmistice Runner\u003cbr\u003e\nD-Day Dog\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter the War\u003cbr\u003e\nOver the Line\u003cbr\u003e\nArctic Star\u003cbr\u003e\nResist\u003cbr\u003e\nAngel of Grasmere (Novel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Barrington Stoke\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 9-13 (Grades 4-8)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Conkers series by Tom Palmer gathers seven short, fast-moving novels that carry young readers straight into the heart of the First and Second World Wars. Following Armistice Runner, D-Day Dog, After the War, Over the Line, Arctic Star, Resist, and Angel of Grasmere, this seven-book paperback set threads together stories of fell runners, evacuees, refugees, sailors, and ordinary children caught up in extraordinary events. Written in Palmer's clear, accessible style and released through Barrington Stoke, a publisher known for dyslexia-friendly, reluctant-reader editions, each book pairs real historical detail with warm, relatable characters, making this collection an ideal introduction to wartime history for readers aged nine and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach novel in this collection stands alone but shares a common thread: young people finding courage, loyalty, and hope in the shadow of conflict. Armistice Runner follows a girl who discovers her great-great-grandfather's First World War diary while wrestling with her own fell-running ambitions and her grandmother's illness. D-Day Dog centers on a boy anticipating a school trip to the Normandy beaches while his own father is called up for duty. After the War imagines three young refugees rebuilding their lives in the Lake District after surviving the concentration camps. Over the Line returns to the trenches of 1914, capturing the fear and camaraderie of young soldiers under fire. Arctic Star follows teenage Royal Navy recruits on a perilous Arctic convoy mission in the depths of the Second World War. Resist places a young protagonist inside Nazi-occupied territory, testing what ordinary courage looks like when danger is constant. Angel of Grasmere brings the drama home to the Lake District, where a girl and her friends watch the fells for signs of family caught up in the chaos of the Dunkirk evacuation. Together the seven titles form a rich, readable tour of two world wars, told through the eyes of children who must grow up fast. Barrington Stoke's format, with its dyslexia-friendly typesetting, tinted pages, and tightly paced chapters, keeps every story moving briskly without sacrificing emotional depth, making this an excellent choice for reluctant readers, classroom libraries, and family read-alouds alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven complete Tom Palmer novels in one brand-new paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible, dyslexia-friendly Barrington Stoke formatting for reluctant and struggling readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpans both World Wars with historically grounded, age-appropriate storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort chapters and brisk pacing ideal for readers aged 9-13\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for classroom libraries, school projects, and history-loving kids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nArmistice Runner — Lily uncovers her great-great-grandfather's WWI diary while training for a fell race, learning that courage takes many forms.\u003cbr\u003e\nD-Day Dog — Jack prepares for a school trip to the D-Day beaches just as his own father is unexpectedly called away.\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter the War — Three young refugees who survived the concentration camps begin to heal in the peaceful Lake District of 1945.\u003cbr\u003e\nOver the Line — A young soldier recalls the terror and camaraderie of 1914's early trench warfare.\u003cbr\u003e\nArctic Star — Teenage Royal Navy recruits face a dangerous Arctic convoy mission during the Second World War.\u003cbr\u003e\nResist — A young protagonist confronts the quiet, constant courage demanded of life under Nazi occupation.\u003cbr\u003e\nAngel of Grasmere — A Lake District girl and her friends watch the fells for signs of loved ones swept up in the Dunkirk evacuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTom Palmer is a British author who writes historical and sports fiction for young readers. Known for blending real wartime events with emotionally engaging, fast-paced storytelling, he has become a favorite of teachers and reluctant readers alike thanks to his accessible style and meticulous historical research. Several of his Barrington Stoke titles, including entries in this collection, have been shortlisted for major children's book awards. Palmer regularly visits schools to talk about history, reading, and storytelling, and his books are widely used to support literacy and historical learning in classrooms across the UK and US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGripping, fast-paced, and rooted in real history, this seven-book set is a fantastic gift for curious young readers, a strong addition to any classroom library, and perfect for summer reading, back-to-school, or holiday gift-giving alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tom Palmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57112002756982,"sku":"MAN-PR+VRT-U410950-3580868195","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/conkers-series-tom-palmer-paperback.jpg?v=1785790010"},{"product_id":"conkers-series-tom-palmer-6-books-collection-set-ages-8-12-paperback","title":"Conkers Series by Tom Palmer 6 Books Collection Set - WWI \u0026 WWII Fiction Ages 8-12 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nArmistice Runner\u003cbr\u003e\nD-Day Dog\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter the War\u003cbr\u003e\nOver the Line\u003cbr\u003e\nResist\u003cbr\u003e\nArctic Star\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Barrington Stoke\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Conkers Series by Tom Palmer brings together six short, fast-paced novels that put young people at the heart of real wartime history. From a fell runner uncovering her great-great-grandfather's WWI diaries to a Dutch teenager resisting Nazi occupation and sailors braving the icy Arctic convoys, each story pairs gripping action with genuine historical detail. Published by Barrington Stoke, a press known for dyslexia-friendly, accessible design, these books are ideal for readers ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7) who want history to feel immediate, emotional, and true. A rewarding set for home or classroom reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach title in the Conkers Series by Tom Palmer plants a young protagonist inside a real moment from 20th-century conflict, then lets sport, family, and friendship carry the story forward. Armistice Runner follows a teenage fell runner whose training is interrupted by her grandmother's dementia diagnosis and a set of WWI diaries that connect past and present. D-Day Dog centers on a school trip to the Normandy beaches and a boy's bond with his dog as he learns what his own family sacrificed. After the War introduces three young refugees rebuilding their lives in England's Lake District once World War II ends. Over the Line follows a young footballer swept into the WWI Football Battalion's service and sacrifice. Resist, inspired partly by the wartime childhood of Audrey Hepburn, tells of a Dutch girl's courage under Nazi occupation. Arctic Star closes the set aboard a 1943 Arctic convoy, where young sailors face brutal seas and long odds. Barrington Stoke designs every Conkers title with dyslexia-friendly fonts, cream paper, and tight, propulsive chapters, so reluctant and struggling readers can access powerful stories without feeling overwhelmed by length or density. Because each book stands alone, families and teachers can read them in any order or work straight through the set as a unit on remembrance and courage. Tom Palmer researches each setting carefully, often working with museums and historical archives, giving these short novels an authenticity that belies their brevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix complete, fast-paced novels blending history, sport, and family drama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDyslexia-friendly Barrington Stoke design: clear fonts, tinted paper, and short chapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for reluctant and struggling readers ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong cross-curricular tie-in for WWI, WWII, and remembrance topics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal historical research behind every story, from Arctic convoys to Dutch resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for birthdays, back-to-school, or building a classroom library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nArmistice Runner — A young fell runner discovers her great-great-grandfather's WWI trench-runner diaries while facing her grandmother's dementia diagnosis.\u003cbr\u003e\nD-Day Dog — A boy's school trip to the D-Day beaches becomes a personal journey into his family's wartime history, alongside his loyal dog.\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter the War — Three young refugees arrive in England's Lake District as World War II ends, searching for safety and a place to belong.\u003cbr\u003e\nOver the Line — A young footballer's path crosses with the WWI Football Battalion, exploring service, loyalty, and sacrifice.\u003cbr\u003e\nResist — A Dutch girl's fight against Nazi occupation, inspired in part by the wartime childhood of Audrey Hepburn.\u003cbr\u003e\nArctic Star — Young sailors endure brutal seas and constant danger aboard a 1943 Arctic convoy mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTom Palmer is an award-winning British author known for weaving real history into fast-moving fiction for young readers. He frequently researches his stories directly with museums, veterans' organizations, and historical archives, bringing authenticity to subjects ranging from World War I and II to sport and outdoor adventure. Palmer has built a reputation for making history accessible to reluctant readers, and his Conkers titles for Barrington Stoke are crafted with dyslexia-friendly design in mind. His books are widely used in classrooms to support literacy alongside history lessons, and he regularly visits schools to talk about research and reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis six-book set turns history into stories kids actually want to finish. The dyslexia-friendly format removes barriers for struggling readers, while short chapters and real emotional stakes keep every reader hooked. A smart pick for a classroom library, a birthday gift, or summer reading that quietly builds both empathy and historical understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tom Palmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57391211151734,"sku":"MAN-MAC-U2512-9124282596","price":42.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/conkers-series-tom-palmer-paperback-62272886.jpg?v=1785950619"}],"url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/collections\/conkers.oembed","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}