Arctic Star

Multi-award-winning author Tom Palmer returns with a thrilling naval adventure inspired by the incredible history of the Second World War Arctic convoys.

Multi-award-winning author Tom Palmer returns with a thrilling naval adventure inspired by the incredible history of the Second World War Arctic convoys.

Winter 1943. Teenagers Frank, Joseph and Stephen are Royal Navy recruits on their first mission at sea during the Second World War. Their ship is part of an Arctic Convoy sailing to Russia to deliver supplies to the Soviets. The convoys have to navigate treacherous waters, sailing through a narrow channel between the Arctic ice pack and German bases on the Norwegian coast. Faced with terrifying enemy attacks from both air and sea, as well as life-threatening cold and storms, will all three boys make it home again?

Arctic Star by Tom Palmer is a captivating tale of survival and friendship set in the midst of the Second World War. The book's historical and military themes, combined with its action-packed narrative, make it a top choice in children's fiction.

For fans of Matt Oldfield (Lewandowski), Jeff Kinney (Diary of a Wimpy Kid), Martin Smith (The Football Superstar), Dan Freedman (Jamie Johnson), and Marta Kissi (Mummy Fairy and Me).

HarperCollins 2024