The Alfie Birchtree books were written to help children discover the remarkable story of England.

Children are naturally fascinated by castles, knights, Vikings and great adventures. Yet history can often feel distant, presented as facts to remember rather than stories to experience.

Alfie Birchtree was created to bring England's past to life.

Instead of reading about history from the sidelines, children step into it alongside Alfie, journeying across more than a thousand years of English past.

Through his adventures, young readers will:

Meet the people who shaped England, from kings and explorers to sailors, soldiers, inventors and ordinary families.

Witness defining moments in our history, from the struggle against the Vikings and the Great Fire of London to the Battle of Britain.

Explore England's historic places and landscapes, from the marshes of Wessex and the ancient paths of Sherwood Forest to London, the sea and the English countryside.

Discover the traditions and heritage that surround us today, connecting the world children know with the generations that came before them.

Experience history through the eyes of a child, sharing Alfie's curiosity, excitement, uncertainty and wonder.

History is far more than dates and names in a textbook. It is the story of the generations who came before us, whose courage, sacrifice, ingenuity and determination shaped the England we know today.

My hope is that these books help children see that history is not distant or forgotten but ives on in our castles and churches, our villages and cities, our customs, our language and our shared heritage.

Along the way, Alfie also learns what it means to become a person of good character. Every adventure presents new challenges that encourage qualities like kindness, courage, honesty, perseverance and hope.

These lessons are never preached. They grow naturally from the people he meets, the challenges he faces and the choices he must make.

Above all, I hope these stories inspire children to value the history and traditions of England, and to realise that they are part of a story that has been unfolding for centuries and is still being written today.