Books by Paul Dowswell

20 books · Ages 4–14

Known for the Usborne True Stories and True Stories series, Paul Dowswell writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, alongside 3 standalone books, exploring themes of history, fear & bravery, resilience & perseverance.

Series

Tales of Real Escape
Tales of Real Survival
Tales of Real Adventure
Usborne True Stories
9 books · Ages 4–13
Tales of Real Heroism
True Spy Stories
True Escape Stories
True Stories
5 books · Ages 7–14
The Roman Record
Newspaper Histories
1 book · Ages 7–11
Introduction to the Second World War
Usborne Introductions
1 book · Ages 9–14
The Story of the First World War
The Story Of...
1 book · Ages 9–12

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

Cover of Shock Horror History!
Shock Horror History!
Fergus Fleming, Paul Dowswell
For kids who think history is dull, this book uncovers the gruesome, shocking, and truly weird stories of the past, maki
Ages 9–14

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
8 books
Tales of Real SurvivalTales of Real AdventureThe Egyptian Echo
Ages 8–11
20 books
Tales of Real EscapeTales of Real SurvivalTales of Real Adventure
Ages 12–18
12 books
Tales of Real EscapeTales of Real HeroismShock Horror History!

Common Themes

HistoryFear & BraveryResilience & PerseveranceCuriosity & WonderAdventureSurvival & WildernessJustice & FairnessEmpathy & Kindness

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