Best children's books about the Great Fire of London and the Plague

Raven Boy: A Tale Of The Great Fire Of London by Pippa Goodhart
(£6.99, Catnip Publishing)

With vivid descriptions of the Plague and Great Fire of London, Goodhart’s thrilling novel focuses on Nick Truelove, a boy who blames King Charles II for the death of his parents. Nick forms a special friendship with a raven and bluffs his way into the Tower of London, intent on revenge. But the Great Fire and an encounter with the King himself will change Nick's life for ever.

Vlad and the Great Fire of London by Kate Cunnigham

(£7.99, Reading Riddle)

For those who don’t know, Vlad is a flea. He hangs around with his best friend Boxton the rat. One night like any other, Vlad and Boxton are hanging around on Pudding Lane. I am sure you can see where this is going... With lovely full colour illustrations and a witty yet readable tone, this a great Great Fire of London book for KS1 readers.

Ring of Roses by Mary Hooper

(£6.99, Barrington Stoke)

Another Plague novel, this story focuses on Abby, a young housenurse who is hired to look after delightful young child Grace. But Abby hears on the grapevine that the Plague is making its way back to London. Will she be able to keep herself and Grace safe? A well thought out novel that will give children a stark insight into what it was like to live in the 1660s.

The Thieves of Pudding Lane by Jonathan Eyers

(£5.99, A&C Black)

London, 1666. Orphaned by the Great Plague, Sam is starving on the streets. Recruited as a pick pocket, he and fellow thief Catherine attempt to survive on their wits until a blaze at a Pudding Lane bakery runs out of control during the hot London summer. Running for their lives from thiefmasters, thieftakers and the Great Fire itself, can the two reluctant criminals save an innocent life – and their own skins?