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Sam Angus

Sam Angus

  • 4 stars across 7 books
Sam Angus grew up in Spain. She studied Literature at Trinity College, Cambridge and taught A level English before becoming a Ski Wear designer. She lives between London and Exmoor with an improvident quantity of children, horses and dogs.
27th July 2017

School for Skylarks

It is 1939. When Lyla is evacuated from her home in London to her great-aunt's enormous house in the West Country, she e... MoreSchool for Skylarks

(2 reviews) Review
31st July 2014

Captain

It's 1915 and British troops are about to sail to Gallipoli. Billy is the youngest soldier in his platoon and is teased ... MoreCaptain

(1 review) Review
20th September 2018

Soldier Dog

Soldier Dog by Sam Angus is an emotional, action-packed, moving book set during the First World War, perfect for f... MoreSoldier Dog

(1 review) Review
15th October 2014

Ci Rhyfel

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29th August 2013

A Horse Called Hero

It is 1940. As the Second World War escalates and London becomes a target for German bombs, Dodo and her horse-mad lit... MoreA Horse Called Hero

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2nd June 2016

The House on Hummingbird Island

'We're going to a fine place,' Idie told Homer to console him, 'with gullies and monkeys and hummingbirds.' Id... MoreThe House on Hummingbird Island

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26th March 2015

Rollercoasters: Soldier Dog

After his mother's death and his brother's departure for the war, Stanley's relationship with his father is in a state o... MoreRollercoasters: Soldier Dog

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