Conkers Series by Tom Palmer 7 Books Collection Set - Historical Fiction Ages 9-13 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Armistice Runner
D-Day Dog
After the War
Over the Line
Arctic Star
Resist
Angel of Grasmere (Novel)

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Barrington Stoke
Age Range: Ages 9-13 (Grades 4-8)

Overview
The 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.

About the Books
Each 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.

Key Benefits

• Seven complete Tom Palmer novels in one brand-new paperback set
• Accessible, dyslexia-friendly Barrington Stoke formatting for reluctant and struggling readers
• Spans both World Wars with historically grounded, age-appropriate storytelling
• Short chapters and brisk pacing ideal for readers aged 9-13
• Perfect for classroom libraries, school projects, and history-loving kids
• A thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school reading

Book-by-Book Guide
Armistice Runner — Lily uncovers her great-great-grandfather's WWI diary while training for a fell race, learning that courage takes many forms.
D-Day Dog — Jack prepares for a school trip to the D-Day beaches just as his own father is unexpectedly called away.
After the War — Three young refugees who survived the concentration camps begin to heal in the peaceful Lake District of 1945.
Over the Line — A young soldier recalls the terror and camaraderie of 1914's early trench warfare.
Arctic Star — Teenage Royal Navy recruits face a dangerous Arctic convoy mission during the Second World War.
Resist — A young protagonist confronts the quiet, constant courage demanded of life under Nazi occupation.
Angel of Grasmere — A Lake District girl and her friends watch the fells for signs of loved ones swept up in the Dunkirk evacuation.

About the Author
Tom 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.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Gripping, 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.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.