Young Discoverers front cover, showing children discovering caves, tombs and fossils

Young Discoverers

Illustrated by Violaine Leroy

  • Age Range: 7-11
  • Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
  • Format: Hardback
  • Genre: narrative non-fiction
  • ISBN: 978-0711298297
  • Publication date: 5 February 2026
  • Print length: 80 pages
  • Dimensions: 23.5 x 1.4 x 29cm
  • Curriculum Links: History, science and discovery, Ancient Egypt, rocks and soils, prehistory, palaeontology
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Synopsis

Discover the incredible true stories of children who have changed how we see the world.

From fossilised creatures and ancient treasures to mysterious scrolls and glimmering gems, Young Discoverers is a thrilling collection of real-life tales about some of the most astonishing discoveries ever made and the young people who made them.

Travel through time and across continents to uncover:

  • A prehistoric monster hidden in the cliffs of England
  • The boy who uncovered the first step to the tomb of Tutankhamun, leading to one of the most famous archaeological discoveries of all time
  • A glittering gold nugget that sparked America’s first gold rush – found by twelve-year-old Conrad
  • A Viking Sword pulled from a lake in Sweden by an eight-year-old girl
  • The world’s biggest star sapphire, once used as a doorstop in Australia!

From the Author

Reviews

  • Inspiring curiosity and confidence

    This is a gem of a book, both empowering and informative. Through exquisite illustrations and engaging text, it shows young readers that anyone, no matter their age or experience, can make an extraordinary discovery!
    Kate Parsons
    Waterstones reviewer

  • Truly a delight

    The book is beautiful and very inviting! The illustrations, the cover and the paper – truly a delight to the eyes and the touch 🙂

    The stories are so interesting and well written! It’s an opportunity to learn new things and hold discussions with others.
    B. Pastore
    Goodreads

  • Treasure hunts, adventures and history

    Amazing discoveries from across the globe are described in this collection of tales about young people and their famous finds. An informative read for those who enjoy treasure hunts, adventures and history
    Suzanne Costner
    School Library Journal

For Teachers

  • Read about our Young Discoverers launch event on the Isle of Wight with Daisy Morris, one of the book’s young stars!
  • Teach Primary Magazine ran a Book Topic Feature on Young Discoverers, in which I suggested ideas for how to use the book in the classroom – see below for pdf download

Ideas for using Young Discoverers in the Key Stage 2 classroom

Young Discoverers Book Topic Feature for Teach Primary Magazine written by Stephen DaviesDownload

Sample Pages from Young Discoverers

  • Young Discoverers sample pages 1 to 21

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