Theresa Tomlinson – Time Slip Adventures

Suitable for age 8+

 

 

 

THE ERRAND LASS

Published by Walker Books.

 

Maddy’s past school experiences has made her miserable – but a trip to Sheffield’s Millennium Galleries draws her back into the tough world of buffer girls, who polished newly made cutlery. She learns the tasks of an errand lass – and a lot more besides!

 

ISBN 0-7445-8321-7

 

 

 

MEET ME BY THE STEELMEN

Published by Walker Books.

 

A magical story, about the statues at Meadowhall Shopping Centre, Sheffield.

 

This story was inspired by a shopping trip to Meadowhall. As I walked past the statues of the three Sheffield Steelworkers, I saw a little boy standing very still, staring up at the statues. He looked just as though he thought they might turn around and talk to him. I thought – what if they did.

 

ISBN 0-7445-5417-9

 

 

NIGHT OF THE RED DEVIL

Published by Walker Books.

 

 A magical time-slip story inspired by the history of the Victorian jet industry in Whitby. Sam hears about the mysterious Red Devils, who used to haunt the streets of Whitby and slips back in time to meet one of them.

 

A real VICTORIAN JETWORKS can be found at the top of Church Street in Whitby. North Yorkshire, UK. If you would like to know more about it:

click here http://www.whitbyjet.net/

ISBN 0-7445-5966-9

 

 

 

SCAVENGER BOY

Published by Walker Books.

 

Michael travels back in time to the harsh world of the cotton spinners who work in Cromford Mill, Derbyshire.

 

To find out more about Arkwrights Mill click here -http://www.derbyshireuk.net/cromford.html

 

ISBN 0-7445-5997-9

 

 

 

 

BLITZ BABY

 

Jamie isn’t pleased when his grandfather comes to stay for Christmas as he has to give up his bedroom and sleep on the settee. But his Grandfather’s memories creep into Jamie’s dreams and a closer understanding develops and the story unfolds.

 

ISBN 1843622653

 

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