By Michael Morpugo
Illustrated by Trevor Stubley. Cover illustration by Anthony Kerins
Published by Mammoth
ISBN 0 7497 0130 7

A historical story set during World War 2. David and Tucky are evacuated from London because of bombing. They are sent to live with Mr and Mrs Reynolds, on a farm in the countryside. There they encounter a moral dilemma when they discover two German soldiers who have been shot down on the moors of Devon. Their story takes place over a period of several months. Good model for writing of narrative structure and characterisation.

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Anne Frank by David Adler
Illustrated by Karen Ritz
Published by Macmillan
ISBN 0 330 33192

A simply told recount of Anne and her family in hiding during World War 2. Set in Amsterdam and Auschwitz, from 1942 to 1944, this text highlights the historical events and provides a clear structure for children to use as a model for writing.

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by Ian McEwan, based on a story by Christophe Gallaz
Illustrated by Roberto Innocenti
Published by Johnathon Cape
ISBN 0 224 028413

Set in Germany, this text follows events of World War 2 from one Winter to
the next Spring. The main character, Rose Blanche discovers a concentration
camp near to her home. She sets about to help the victims and subsequently
disappears.
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This simple, yet powerful text, provides excellent examples of figurative language used to describe setting. This model is an aid to children when creating detail in the writing of settings

Written by Ann Turnbull. Illustrated by Michael Foreman
ISBN 0-09-962720-5 Published by Red Fox Books
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Planet of the Robots. Written by David Orme. Front Cover Illustration by Andy Parker.

Designed by Ken Vail Graphic Design Published by Longman Pelican Books Ltd
ISBN 0582 333857

A good selection of four adventures in time and space provide models for children to structure and write their own science fiction.

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Written by Jeanne Willis Illustrated by Tony Ross
ISBN 1 8 4270 0677 Published by Anderson Press

An example of how the author uses descriptive writing to create humour through a science fiction theme. The text provides a good model to structure writing a recount using time markers or a letter from an "earthlet" to an alien.

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by Carmen Agra Deedy
Illustrated by Henri Sorenson
Published by Cat's Whiskers
ISBN 1 903012 57 0

This historical tale, based on an oral story, is set in 1943, with the Nazi
occupation of Denmark during World War 2. The story tells how the Danish
King supported the Jewish people to protect their human rights. Links well
with Citizenship Unit.
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The story of a young city boy on a visit to his Grandparents in Tobago provides an opportunity to focus on the differences in place, customs and relationships in other cultures. The book provides an excellent model for role-play and writing a narrative with a clear problem resolution. It is also beautifully illustrated, adding to its appeal.

Written and illustrated by Caroline Binch 
Published by Frances Lincoln Ltd
ISBN 0-7112-0890-5

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Written by Mary Hoffman. Illustrated by Caroline Binch
ISBN 0-7112-0869-7 Published by Frances Lincoln Ltd

This is the story of Grace, who goes to visit her father and his family in The Gambia, Africa. As well as providing an insight into a different culture, the author explores relationships and a child's understanding of "the perfect family." The beautifully written text offers the opportunity for children to discuss and reflect about alternative family solutions. A sequel to Amazing Grace.

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Written by Mary Hoffman. Illustrated by Karin Littlewood
ISBN 0-7112-1940-0 Published by Frances Lincoln Ltd

A beautifully written and illustrated story about a young boy, who comes to school in England as a refugee from Somalia. The book offers an insight of the feelings of a child in an unfamiliar environment, speaking a language he does not understand. Within the text is a fictionalised autobiographical recount of the war from which his family fled. PSHE opportunities here for children with similar experiences to talk or write.

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The Balaclava Story
From The Fib and Other Stories
Written by George Layton 
Published by Macmillan
ISBN 978-0-330-39795-72.

This bestselling collection of funny, bittersweet and sometimes disturbing stories about growing up in the 50’s recommended for discussing Issues and Dilemmas

Woof
Written by Allan Ahlberg
Illustrated by Fritz Wegner
Published by Puffin
ISBN 978-0-14-031996-5

Eric is just an ordinary boy with a paper-round and a little sister ... until one night he turns into a dog! What makes an ordinary boy go 'woof'?