Books for children

The World War Il Tales-the Apple Spy by Terry Deary (A&C BLACK €6.30)

But they detour to see the Edinburgh express. As they chat with the station master, a man and woman with strange accents arrive on the platform. The twins feel there¹s something dodgy about them, especially in the dangerous atmosphere of World War 11. Thus begins a whirl of train journeys as the youngsters set out on their spying mission. Suitable for eight and up.

The Hard Nuts Of History- Ultimate Quiz And Game Book and Play The Game both by Tracey Turner (Bloomsbury; €7.55 each)