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The Thirteenth Vampire by Alice Hemming. Book cover and author photo.
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Alice Hemming on The Thirteenth Vampire and historical books for tweens and teens
I, Spy by Rhian Tracey. Book cover and author photo.
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Rhian Tracey on I, Spy and historical fiction for kids
Stateless by Elizabeth Wein. Book cover and author photo.
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Elizabeth Wein on Stateless and historical fiction for tweens and early teens
Little Sure Shot by Matt Ralphs. Book cover and author photo.
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Matt Ralphs on Little Sure Shot and the best historical books for kids
Wildlord by Philip Womack. Book cover and author photo.
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Philip Womack on Wildlord and the best historical books for older readers
Cuckoo Summer by Jonathan Tulloch. Book cover and author photo.
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Jonathan Tulloch on Cuckoo Summer and his favourite historical books for kids
Hide and Seek by Robin Scott-Elliot. Book cover and author photo.
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Robin Scott-Elliot on Hide and Seek and historical fiction for teens and tweens
Oddity by Eli Brown. Book cover and author photo.
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Eli Brown on Oddity and his favourite historical fantasy books for kids
The Boy Behind the Wall. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. The Murderer's Ape. Book covers.
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Maximillian Jones on The Boy Behind the Wall and historical books for teens

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