Frances Durkin

Frances Durkin

  • 5 stars across 9 books
Frances Durkin is a historian and children's author from Yorkshire who now lives and works in Buckinghamshire. She is the author and co-creator with illustrator Grace Cooke of The Histronauts book series for b small publishing. Frances is currently researching her PhD in Medieval History at the University of Birmingham and is passionate about sharing her love of history with a wide audience. Grace Cooke is an illustrator and animator from the south of England. She studied special effects at the Wimbledon College of Art and moved on to study her masters degree at the National Film and Television School. As well as being involved with various animation projects, Grace is currently illustrating and working alongside Frances Durkin on The Histronauts book series for b small publishing.
1st October 2017

An Egyptian Adventure

When the Histronauts travel back in time to ancient Egypt they’ll need your help to uncover the secrets of the past. Exp... MoreAn Egyptian Adventure

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1st October 2017

A Roman Adventure

When the Histronauts travel back in time to the Roman Empire they’ll need your help to uncover the secrets of the past. ... MoreA Roman Adventure

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1st December 2018

A Viking Adventure

When the Histronauts travel back in time to the Viking era they’ll need your help to uncover the secrets of the past. Fo... MoreA Viking Adventure

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1st October 2021

A Greek Adventure

When the Histronauts travel back in time to the ancient Greek era they’ll need your help to uncover the secrets of the p... MoreA Greek Adventure

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1st November 2023

What's Science?: The Who, Where, Why and How!

Fact-filled non-fiction that uncovers the who, where, why and how of historical scientific discoveries. From the explosi... MoreWhat's Science?: The Who, Where, Why and How!

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1st November 2023

What's Technology?: The Who, Where, Why and How!

Fact-filled non-fiction that uncovers the who, where, why and how of historical technological inventions. From the magic... MoreWhat's Technology?: The Who, Where, Why and How!

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17th April 2026

Pineapple Fever

Big Cat Read On supports fluent readers to improve their reading skills and nurture a love of reading. Consisting of a w... MorePineapple Fever

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3rd September 2026

Myths and Legends: The Heroes, Gods and Monsters Who Shaped Our History

Meet the heroes, gods and monsters who shaped our history! Flashes of lightning, blood-sucking creatures, mind-blowing t... MoreMyths and Legends: The Heroes, Gods and Monsters Who Shaped Our History

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