Books by Henry Brook

13 books · Ages 4–14

Known for the True Stories and Usborne True Stories series, Henry Brook writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, alongside 1 standalone book, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, history, fear & bravery.

Series

True Stories of Gangsters
The World Wars
The Blitz
True Stories
4 books · Ages 4–14
True Sea Stories
The Wild West
Usborne True Stories
2 books · Ages 4–11
Introduction to the First World War
Usborne Introductions
1 book · Ages 10–14
Sea Adventures
Usborne Reading Programme: Level 3
1 book · Ages 8–12
Tanks
Special Forces
Spying
Usborne Beginners
3 books · Ages 7–12
Fighter Planes
Usborne Young Reading: Series Two
1 book · Ages 6–9

Standalone Books

Cover of The Second World War
The Second World War
Henry Brook, Ruth Brocklehurst
This Usborne chapter book vividly recounts Britain's experience in World War II. It covers key events on battlefields wo
Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
5 books
The Blitz
The Wild West
The Second World War
Ages 8–11
13 books
True Stories of Gangsters
True Sea Stories
Introduction to the First World War
Ages 12–18
7 books
True Stories of Gangsters
Introduction to the First World War
Sea Adventures

Common Themes

Curiosity & WonderHistoryFear & BraveryResilience & PerseveranceJustice & FairnessAdventureTeamwork & CollaborationGood vs. Evil

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