Historical Heroes 6 Books Collection Set by Tom Palmer - Children's Fiction - Paperback

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

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Barrington Stoke

Overview
Tom Palmer's Historical Heroes collection gathers six fast-moving paperback novels that bring the courage of ordinary young people in wartime vividly to life. Set across the Second World War, the First World War, and their long shadows, each short novel follows children and teenagers who face fear, loss, and uncertainty with quiet bravery. Written in Palmer's clear, accessible style and published by Barrington Stoke, a publisher known for dyslexia-friendly design, these stories are perfect for reluctant readers, classroom libraries, and family bookshelves. Together the six titles offer an engaging, emotionally honest introduction to history through the eyes of young heroes.

About the Books
This six-book paperback collection brings together Tom Palmer's wartime novels, each a fast-paced, emotionally resonant story rooted in real historical events. Angel of Grasmere is set in the Lake District in the summer of 1940, following young friends coping with the shock of Dunkirk and rumors of invasion. Armistice Runner follows a girl who discovers her great-great-grandfather's First World War diary while training as a fell runner, linking family memory to national history. D-Day Dog centers on a boy whose family is upended when his father is called up ahead of the Normandy landings. After the War imagines young Holocaust survivors finding refuge and healing in the English countryside. Over the Line draws on the true story of footballers who left the pitch to serve in the First World War. Arctic Star follows teenage sailors enduring the brutal Arctic convoy route to Russia during the Second World War. Across all six novels, Palmer combines short, accessible chapters with carefully researched historical detail, making complex wartime events approachable for younger and reluctant readers without softening the emotional truth of the history. Published by Barrington Stoke, a publisher specializing in dyslexia-friendly formatting, cream paper, and considered typesetting, this set removes barriers to reading while still delivering gripping stories. Themes of friendship, family, loss, and resilience run throughout, giving young readers a way into history that feels personal and immediate rather than distant. Read individually or as a complete set, these six novels form a moving, accessible tribute to courage in wartime.

Key Benefits

• Six complete wartime novels in one accessible paperback set
• Dyslexia-friendly design from Barrington Stoke, with clear type, tinted paper, and shorter chapters
• Blends real history with gripping, character-driven storytelling
• Perfect for reluctant readers, classroom libraries, and family read-alouds
• A thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, or summer reading
• Introduces WWI and WWII history through relatable young protagonists

Book-by-Book Guide
Angel of Grasmere — In the summer of 1940, Tarn and her friends confront rumors of invasion in the Lake District in the unsettled aftermath of Dunkirk.
Armistice Runner — A young fell runner named Lily uncovers her great-great-grandfather's First World War diary and draws new strength from his story.
D-Day Dog — A boy's family is thrown into upheaval when his father is called up for active service ahead of the D-Day landings.
After the War — Young Holocaust survivors find an unlikely refuge and take the first steps toward healing in the English Lake District.
Over the Line — Inspired by real footballers who left the pitch for the trenches, a young player is caught between sport and duty in the First World War.
Arctic Star — Teenage sailors face brutal cold and danger aboard an Arctic convoy bound for Russia during the Second World War.

About the Author
Tom Palmer is a British author known for writing fast-paced, historically grounded fiction for children and young teens, often centered on the Second World War, the First World War, and sports. Many of his novels, including these six, are published by Barrington Stoke, a UK publisher dedicated to dyslexia-friendly books with accessible typesetting, tinted paper, and shorter, punchy chapters. Palmer pairs careful historical research with warm, character-driven storytelling, making him a popular choice for classroom reading, school visits, and reluctant or struggling readers who want gripping, real-feeling stories without an intimidating page count.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This collection pairs gripping wartime drama with an accessible, dyslexia-friendly format, making it a perfect gift for reluctant readers, a classroom library addition, or a back-to-school pick. Six short, powerful novels offer variety without overwhelm, ideal for a birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or summer reading challenge for history-loving kids.

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