Escape tales

Forged passports, secret maps, ingenious disguises, underground networks - in times of war, tales of escape and evasion can be even more spectacular and heroic than those of victory in battle.

A bumper collection of delightful stories featuring Bruno, Chief of Police and France's favourite cop, all set in the beautiful Dordogne valley and the surrounding Perigord - the perfect escape.

England, 1485. Young George is plucked from his grand home and findshimself a hostage to King Richard III. With the king's enemiesadvancing, the whole country is in turmoil, and George believes he isdoomed to die. Is…

And now I found these fancies creating their own realities, and all imagined horrors crowding upon me in fact'. The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym is an archetypal American story of escape from home and family which…

A trip to the chocolate groves at Barnaby's Mill should have Fleur bringing in her seventh birthday with style, but when a band of hideous savages attack the party, seize Fleur and carry her away with them, an…

High walls, barbed wire, savage dogs and guards who shoot to kill are just some of the obstacles faced by escaping prisoners. This book tells the extraordinary tales of men who risked their lives to regain their freedom.…

Fictionalized account in graphic novel format for teenage readers that calls on true tales of refugee families to describe the Syrian uprising and the war and refugee crisis that followed.

Stories of the Second World War on the Home Front from the bestselling Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories. A young tearaway unwillingly evacuated to the countryside is unjustly accused of…

Elisa is no ordinary princess - she loves plants rather than palaces. After the king locks her in a tower, Elisa decides to escape and live life by her own rules... A beautifully illustrated version of the forgotten…

Inventive and amusing twists on classic fairy tales, told by top authors

Birlinn is the go-to, passionate independent publisher for book lovers, history lovers, nature lovers, those with a thirst for knowledge and a longing to escape, armchair travellers and all with inquisitive…

Birlinn is the go-to, passionate independent publisher for book lovers, history lovers, nature lovers, those with a thirst for knowledge and a longing to escape, armchair travellers and all with inquisitive…

This humorous short story collection contains Giraffe in the bath, Chimp with a limp, Spider in a glider, Hyena ballerina, Seal at the wheel and Ape's great escape. Includes a CD with charming readings of the stories,…

One of the most exciting adventure tales ever told, this action epic recounts the planning, execution, and aftermath of a daring true-life escape from a German prisoner-of-war camp during World War II, in which 250 men…

Monsters arrived in 2011âand now they are back. Not only do they continue to live in our midst, but, as historian Scott Poole shows, these monsters are an important part of our pastâa hideous obsession America cannot…

Whether he's running his little sister up a flagpole, or trying to escape after getting locked in a shed, Emil's adventures never stop. Emil doesn't mean to be bad, it's just that trouble - and fun - follow him wherever…

Follow the gingerbread man as he tries to escape all manner of hungry animals and people. This title contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. It is suitable for introducing young children to…

When a hungry young wolf spots a tasty-looking animal in the field above the river, he thinks he has found some dinner . . . but the fluffy little lamb is more clever than he has bargained for. Will the lamb become a…

This is the story of Nour, a little girl who didn't have a family or a home. She lived on the street somewhere far away and long ago. Sadly, when you're the main character in a book, you can't escape from your story and…

The complete and unedited production of Shakespeare's classic play performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1999 at the Barbican. King Leontes of Bohemia comes to believe that his wife Hermione is having an affair…

For fans of Catherine Cookson comes Eileen Ramsay's tale of heartbreak, hope and family - the perfect read to curl up with this Christmas. 'He saw the intelligence in her eyes and the beauty and strength of character in…

From the bestselling author of Escape to the French Farmhouse comes a deliciously feel-good story about making your dreams come true, set in sun-kissed southern Italy. 'A tale full of wonderful characters, sunshine, food…

A spell-binding tale of freedom in the face of fear from No.1 bestselling writer Josephine Cox.

From the authors of the #1 "New York Times" bestseller "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" comes this book for kids, formatted like a graphic novel, that teaches basic lessons about "working to learn, not to earn" through a tale of…

Jake Prescott thinks he's finally in luck when magician Augustus Towers asks him to be his assistant. But Jake can't shake the creepy feeling he gets when he visits Augustus's performance space. And did he really die…

Every family has secrets - but not every family has a secret pact with a demon. Can 13-year-old Prosper escape his family's history, and right a whole lot of wrongs? A darkly comic tale with thrilling twists and turns…

A newly-widowed woman has done a runner. She just jumped in her car, abandoned her (very nice) house in north London and kept on driving until she reached the Norfolk coast. Now she's rented a tiny cottage and holed…

Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton are alike in appearance, different in character and in love with the same woman. In the midst of the French Revolution, Darnay, who has fled to London to escape the cruelty of the French…

Six episodes featuring the adventures of the popular children's character and his various animal friends. In this collection, Peter helps a tribe of captive squirrels escape and Benjamin raids Mr. McGregor's garden for…

The rags-to-riches tale of a young woman escaping her bitter past through the gift of her voice, by bestselling author Lyn Andrews

The Illustrated Aladdin' is a collection of exquisite illustrations gathered together in one beautiful book for all to love and treasure. Escape to the world of The Arabian Nights as we cast a new light on this…

Caleb Deschamel directs this tale of a magician's son who tries to follow in his father's footsteps. Leaving home to join the magic act of his uncle Burke and aunt Sibyl (Gabriel Dell and Joan Hackett), teenager Danny…

But the King, with his love of adventure, his irrepressible humour and his unmistakeable looks, is no easy man to hide... A typically witty, exciting and wonderful tale of historical adventure, Royal Escape will please…

Previously published as 'Nujeen' 'She is our hero. Everyone must read her story. She will inspire you' Malala Yousafzai An inspiring tale of a young disabled girl and her escape from the hell of war.

I Was There... Escape From The Blitz is the vividly imagined tale of young Betty as she is evacuated from her home in London to the home of the formidable Lady Florence Musgrave. Betty must get used to life in the…

A posthumous memoir, My Dear Boy recounts Oswald "Valdik" Holzer's tale of refuge, resiliency, and hope as a Czechoslovakian Jew during World War II.

Get ready for a visual and cerebral treat with this follow-up to the cult classic Donnie Darko. It's 1995, and Donnie's sister Samantha (Daveigh Chase) escapes her troubled family life and embarks on a road trip with…

'It isn't running away they're afraid of. We wouldn't get far. It's those other escapes, the ones you can open in yourself, given a cutting edge'. Offred is a Handmaid. She has only one function: to breed. If she refuses…