Helen Flook

Helen Flook

  • 5 stars across 116 books
Karen's first novel for older readers, Raspberries on the Yangtze was short-listed for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. The first in her series for younger readers, The Crunchbone Castle Chronicles, published by A&C Black, was selected for the Summer Reading Challenge in 2006.
7th September 2017

Egyptian Tales: The Gold in the Grave

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th cent... MoreEgyptian Tales: The Gold in the Grave

(3 reviews) Review
1st July 2010

The Battle of the Viking Woman

Life in the monastery is simple for Edwin and Luke, two young boys who are training to be monks. It seems that nothing w... MoreThe Battle of the Viking Woman

(2 reviews) Review
1st June 2003

The Maid, the Witch and the Cruel Queen

The day Queen Mary Tudor - or 'Bloody Mary', as she's called, because she has anyone who doesn't go to church burned - c... MoreThe Maid, the Witch and the Cruel Queen

(1 review) Review
7th September 2004

The Magic and the Mummy

This is a tale of Neria, who works in the House of Death,helping her father to make the mummies. Neria enjoys her work, ... MoreThe Magic and the Mummy

(1 review) Review
1st December 2010

The Hand of the Viking Warrior

When the conquering Vikings settle in North America, they realise that their new home might not be as pleasant as they t... MoreThe Hand of the Viking Warrior

(1 review) Review
18th May 2018

Welsh Cakes and Custard

The adventures of five year old Betsi Wyn as she tastes many new experiences such as school dinners, concerts and pirate... MoreWelsh Cakes and Custard

(1 review) Review
1st July 2011

Pirate Tales: The Pirate Queen

Ireland, 1593 Grace O'Malley is the greatest pirate that ever lived, the terror of the Irish Sea. Her gang of cut-throat... MorePirate Tales: The Pirate Queen

(1 review) Review
8th September 2016

Victorian Tales: The Twisted Tunnels

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th cent... MoreVictorian Tales: The Twisted Tunnels

(1 review) Review
10th August 2017

Roman Tales: The Fatal Fire

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th cent... MoreRoman Tales: The Fatal Fire

(1 review) Review
10th August 2017

Roman Tales: The Goose Guards

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th cent... MoreRoman Tales: The Goose Guards

(1 review) Review
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  • Pirate Tales: The Pirate Queen

    Pirate Tales: The Pirate Queen

    by surya

    Very very entertaining. Can be made into a feature film, it is really good. Laughed and enjoyed reading this action filled book. Terry Deary must prob...

  • Roman Tales: The Goose Guards

    Roman Tales: The Goose Guards

    by AngeH

    This story book is written by the man who writes Horrible Histories, which my daughters loves, so we were hoping this would be as good. It didn't disa...

  • The Battle of the Viking Woman

    The Battle of the Viking Woman

    by Toppa

    This is a great book that is full of Saxon and Viking information. This story is all about monks and what happened when Viking invaders come for the m...