that she wanted to be a writer. After working as a secretary for many years, Ann returned to studying and started to train as a teacher. It was then that she rediscovered children’s literature and began writing for children herself. Her first novel was published in 1974 and she is now a full-time author. She has written more than twenty-five books for children and young adults, including Pigeon Summer , which was shortlisted for the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize, and No Shame, No Fear , shortlisted for the Guardian Children’s Fiction prize and the Whitbread Children’s Book Award.
Ann lives with her husband and their tabby cat, Claude, in the West Midlands.
To find out more about Ann Turnbull, you can visit her website: www.annturnbull.com
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Mary Ann & Miss Mozart
1764
Ann Turnbull
Mary Ann’s greatest wish is to become an opera singer, but when she is told she must leave her Boarding School for Young Ladies, her singing dreams are shattered. Distraught, she comes up with a plan to stay at school, oblivious to the danger it will put her in…
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Lizzie’s Wish
1857
Adèle Geras
When Lizzie’s stepfather sends her to stay with relatives in London, Lizzie struggles to adapt to her new life of stiff manners and formal pastimes. She lives for the daily letters from her mother, but when the letters suddenly stop, Lizzie sets out to discover the truth and finds herself on a rescue mission.
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Cecily’s Portrait
1895
Adèle Geras
Cecily is enchanted when she meets Rosalind, a photographer, who seems to be the perfect match for Cecily’s lonely widowed father. But her father’s friend, the dull and dowdy Miss Braithwaite, keeps spoiling her plans to unite the pair. Will Cecily’s dreams ever come true?
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Polly’s March
1914
Linda Newbery
When Polly discovers her new neighbours are suffragettes, fighting for women’s right to vote, she is determined to join their protest march. But her parents are scandalized. Will she dare to defy them and do what she thinks is right?
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Josie Under Fire
1941
Ann Turnbull
When Josie goes to stay with her cousin, Edith, she tries to fit in by joining Edith and her friends in teasing a timid classmate. But when the bullying gets out of hand, Josie faces a dilemma: she knows what it feels like to be picked on, but if she takes a stand, will Edith tell everyone her secret?
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Andie’s Moon
1969
Linda Newbery
Andie dreams of becoming an artist and loves living in Chelsea, with the fashion, music and art galleries along the trendy King’s Road. There’s even a real artist living in the flat downstairs. Could Andie’s paintings, inspired by the excitement of the first-ever moon landing, be good enough
Ann lives with her husband and their tabby cat, Claude, in the West Midlands.
To find out more about Ann Turnbull, you can visit her website: www.annturnbull.com
Usborne Quicklinks
For links to interesting websites where you can find out more about life during the Second World War, hear air-raid sirens and listen to eyewitness accounts, go to the Usborne Quicklinks website at www.usborne.com/quicklinks and enter the keyword “josie”.
When using the Internet, make sure you follow these safety guidelines:
Ask an adult’s permission before using the Internet.
Never give out personal information, such as your name, address or telephone number.
If a website asks you to type in your name or e-mail address, check with an adult first.
If you receive an e-mail from someone you don’t know, don’t reply to it.
Usborne Publishing is not responsible and does not accept liability for the availability or content of any website other than its own, or for any exposure to harmful, offensive, or inaccurate material which may appear on the Web. Usborne Publishing will have no liability for any damage or loss caused by viruses that may be downloaded as a result of browsing the sites it recommends. We recommend that children are supervised while on the Internet.
Collect The Historical House series
Mary Ann & Miss Mozart
1764
Ann Turnbull
Mary Ann’s greatest wish is to become an opera singer, but when she is told she must leave her Boarding School for Young Ladies, her singing dreams are shattered. Distraught, she comes up with a plan to stay at school, oblivious to the danger it will put her in…
Available on the iBooks Store
Lizzie’s Wish
1857
Adèle Geras
When Lizzie’s stepfather sends her to stay with relatives in London, Lizzie struggles to adapt to her new life of stiff manners and formal pastimes. She lives for the daily letters from her mother, but when the letters suddenly stop, Lizzie sets out to discover the truth and finds herself on a rescue mission.
Available on the iBooks Store
Cecily’s Portrait
1895
Adèle Geras
Cecily is enchanted when she meets Rosalind, a photographer, who seems to be the perfect match for Cecily’s lonely widowed father. But her father’s friend, the dull and dowdy Miss Braithwaite, keeps spoiling her plans to unite the pair. Will Cecily’s dreams ever come true?
Available on the iBooks Store
Polly’s March
1914
Linda Newbery
When Polly discovers her new neighbours are suffragettes, fighting for women’s right to vote, she is determined to join their protest march. But her parents are scandalized. Will she dare to defy them and do what she thinks is right?
Available on the iBooks Store
Josie Under Fire
1941
Ann Turnbull
When Josie goes to stay with her cousin, Edith, she tries to fit in by joining Edith and her friends in teasing a timid classmate. But when the bullying gets out of hand, Josie faces a dilemma: she knows what it feels like to be picked on, but if she takes a stand, will Edith tell everyone her secret?
Available on the iBooks Store
Andie’s Moon
1969
Linda Newbery
Andie dreams of becoming an artist and loves living in Chelsea, with the fashion, music and art galleries along the trendy King’s Road. There’s even a real artist living in the flat downstairs. Could Andie’s paintings, inspired by the excitement of the first-ever moon landing, be good enough
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