Lost and Found in History

Young readers are invited to lose themselves on a journey through history, seeking people and objects with stories to tell across nine different eras.

Follow two kids and their cheeky puppy on a chase across time in this fascinating and funny interactive introduction to grand, gritty and gruesome history by debut author-illustrator Clara Booth. Spanning from ancient times to the 20th century, this book combines the seek-and-find fun of Where’s Wally? with the irreverent hilarity of Horrible Histories.

Readers will seek across nine amazing locations, from the palaces of ancient Egypt to the Roman Colosseum, the dirty streets of Tudor London to the chaos of the French Revolution, to discover key people and objects from the time and place, supported by well-researched and playfully told facts giving insight into what the reader has found. This is a tasty sample of world history that will delight young history lovers.

Review

A fun and interactive journey through time in [a] colorful, action-packed title... The book cleverly combines seek-and-find activities with historical facts and illustrations... Perfect for history lovers and curious minds, this book makes learning about the past exciting and accessible. Booth's playful writing and vibrant illustrations will keep kids entertained while they discover fascinating moments that have shaped our world.-- "Booklist" (5/1/2025 12:00:00 AM)

About the Author

Clara Booth is an illustrator based in London. She graduated with a BA from Camberwell College of Art in 2022 and has illustrated eight phonics books for early readers. Her clients include Kew and the BFI. This is her first book as an author-illustrator.