Books with author Henry Brooke

Eleven thrilling true stories of the world-shaping events of June 6th 1944 published in association with the Imperial War Museum. Contains real life tales of courage and bravery during the struggle for the beaches of Normandy, from tank commanders to paratroopers, commando raiders to French Resistance fighters. Stories are illustrated with informative maps and line drawings.With internet links to recommended websites where readers can find out more about D-Day. Gripping and engaging for readers who prefer real life to fiction. "Young readers will no doubt find D-Day a gripping account of bravery and military expertise." - The Cork Evening Echo

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First edition. Inscribed copy "Inscribed for Doris by the check-listers Brian and Valerie, Gaithersburg 28-iv-87". A biography of Leslie Brooke written by his son Henry. Brooke was one of the most celebrated artists of children's books in the first part of the twentieth century. He has interpretated well known nursery rhymes and fairy tales in The Nursery Rhyme Book, edited by Andrew Lang, The Golden Goose Book and Ring O' Roses. He was best known for his own creations, Johnny Crow's Garden, Johnny Crow's Party, and Johnny Crow's New Garden. Illustrated in black and white. 144 pages. cloth, dust jacket. large 8vo..

The world's most famous detective is brought to life for a new generation of readers in this gripping retelling of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic tale. When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead in peculiar circumstances, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are called in to investigate. Could the death have something to do with the monstrous hound said to haunt the Baskerville family? And will Holmes and Watson solve the mystery before another innocent man is claimed by the terrible Baskerville curse?