From the dangers of London streets during the Blitz to working on the high seas during the Atlantic Convoy, children were on the frontline of battle during the Second World War. In Sean Longden's retelling of the conflict, he explores how the war impacted upon a whole generation who lost their innocence at home and abroad.

What was it like to live and fight during World War Two? This series uses a variety of illustrations and historical resources - such as newspaper extracts and eyewitness accounts - to provide a fascinating perspective of the conflict which shaped the 20th century.

The Absurd and the Brave is a true account of the British government's controversial wartime evacuation of children to other countries. The author himself ended up in Australia and spent six years there.

This is one of a number of books that ask how we know about prominent individuals and events. Each book in the series begins with a narrative that gives background details. This is then backed up by the presentation of historical evidence. The books include images and artwork.

From Dunkirk to D-Day, through Doodlebugs to Victory, there was hardly a dull moment and remarkably little fear for children as they learned, collected and played through World War II. The author has interviewed childhood friends and gathered their reminiscences about the war.

This volume provides an illustrated account of Britain during the Second World War from the viewpoint of children.

There is very little evidence of the war where Keith and Stephen live. But the friends suspect the inhabitants of the close aren't what they seem. As Keith informs his trusting friend, the district is riddled with secret passages. They find themselves engulfed in mysteries deeper than they had imagined.

Mention Girl Guides to any woman and the reaction will be strong. They are all too often regarded merely in terms of biscuit sales and sing-songs, hardly anybody is aware of the massive impact that they had on gender equality and the outcome of World War II. This book explores how the Guides' work was crucial to Britain's victory.

'When The Children Came Home' is a moving and revealing insight into the real experiences of children evacuated during the Second World War and what happened when they returned to their families.

Ten-year-old Ada has never left her one-room apartment. Her mother is too humiliated by Ada?s twisted foot to let her outside. So when her little brother, Jamie, is shipped out of London to escape the war, Ada doesn?t waste a minute - sneaking out to join him. So begins a new adventure for Ada, and for Susan Smith, the woman who is forced to take the two kids in. As Ada teaches herself to ride a pony, learns to read and watches for German spies, she...