Books by Paul Dowswell

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

Usborne True Stories

9 books · Ages 4–13

True Stories

5 books · Ages 7–14

Newspaper Histories

1 book · Ages 7–11

Usborne Introductions

1 book · Ages 9–14

The Story Of...

1 book · Ages 9–12

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

The Egyptian Echo

Paul Dowswell

For the curious child who loves history and puzzles, this book offers a thrilling journey into ancient Egypt, unraveling

Ages 7–10

The Viking Invader

Fergus Fleming, Paul Dowswell

For young explorers fascinated by ancient cultures and brave warriors, this book plunges into the thrilling world of Vik

Ages 7–9

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

Ages 8–11

20 books

Ages 12–18

12 books

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In Harm's Way JFK, World War II, and the Heroic Rescue of PT 109

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