Books by Theresa Tomlinson

When Leila and Sam go to stay with their grandma in Sheffield for the school holidays, they soon discover far more then they''d anticipated - not just about their own family''s secrets, but those of the remarkable Women of Steel too!

Jenny’s younger brother, Stevie, is fascinated by the giant bronze statues of three steelworkers that stands in the Meadowhall shopping mall, on the site of an old Sheffield steelworks. Stevie is convinced that the statues move and talk, but Jenny doesn’t believe him. When storefronts are damaged in a spate of mysterious burglaries at the shopping mall, the police are baffled, but Stevie is sure he knows who is behind it…

Describes the courage and humour with which the fishing families face up to the hard conditions of their lives. This book includes three stories "The Flither Pickers", "The Herring Girls" and "Beneath Burning Mountain".

Some years have passed since Myrina reassembled the Moon Riders as a strong and potent force after the fall of Troy. During that time the brave warrior women that survived have lived in peace. But now once again, Myrina`s life is savagely disrupted, this time by Neoptolomus, avenging son of Achilles. First slavery, storm, and shipwreck take their toll on Myrina, but hearing that Iphigenia is in trouble, she is determined to stand by her and sets out to rescue her friend who is in trouble on the island of Tauris. The fate of the two women is closely entwined, together with the whole family of Agamemnon. Can Myrina play a part in freeing them from their tragic destiny?

When a young Amazon woman, Myrina, becomes one of the warrior priestesses known as the Moon Riders, she is well prepared to perform their sacred dances, hunt and fight when necessary. But the Moon Riders who inhabit the plains of Troy are drawn into the troubles of the city and when the visionary princess, Cassandra, becomes Myrina`s confidante, the help of the young band of horsewomen enables Cassandra`s young friend, Iphigenia to escape from the sacrifice planned for her. Hereafter the Moon Riders are drawn into the siege and the ensuing battle. Theresa Tomlinson, combining meticulous research into the Amazon women with the ancient legends of Troy, has created an epic story of tragic dimensions.

Ben Sterndale's days of freedom are over. There'll be no more running wild through Ecclesall woods now that he's got a proper job at Dyson's Scythe Works. As the Cellar Lad he's at everyone's beck and call and it's hard and dangerous work. His father and fellow workers at the cruicible workshop - the forgers, grinders and the puller out - are striving for change. But as the working people of Sheffield unite to peacefully campaign for their rights, SOMEONE is threatening to FIGHT for a difference - no matter what trouble it may bring. . . . . . . .

Cwen, a poor weaver struggling to make a living at Whitby Abbey, is accused of possessing a valuable necklace; if found guilty she could be hanged. Wulfrun, Cwen's daughter, sets out to prove her mother's innocence.Set in turbulent Anglo-Saxon times, this is the story of a resourceful, dauntless heroine, determined and clever as the wolf that she is named for.In WOLF GIRL, Theresa Tomlinson links her enthusiasm for creating strong, adventurous heroines with her interest in history and mythology of the North East Coast of England.

A fast-paced action story based around life on the Yorkshire canals in Victorian times. The tale supports the Victorian Britain study of Key Stage 2 History, and is designed for children between the ages of nine and twelve years of age.