Minis
Mini Copy Book

Kings and Queens of England

Ethelred to William I

England’s rulers from the king who lost his crown to the Danes, to the French duke who took the crown from the English.

Length: 57 words

Discovery and Invention

The Hat that Changed the World

Young William’s hat caught the eye of Matthew Boulton, and the world was never the same again.

Length: 54 words

Discovery and Invention

The Genius Next Door

William Murdoch’s experiments with steam traction impressed his next-door neighbour, with world-changing results.

Length: 54 words

Lives of the Saints

Bread from Heaven

Cuthbert trusted that keeping his promised fast would not do him any harm.

Length: 59 words

Extracts from Literature

Mr Snawley Thinks Ahead

Mr Snawley has two stepsons he would like to offload, and Mr Squeers seems just the right person to help him.

Length: 57 words

Extracts from Literature

Kate gets a Dressing-Down

Kate Nickleby must bite her lip as she experiences snobbery for the first time.

Length: 57 words