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Tony Bradman

    January 22, 1954

    Tony Bradman is a seasoned author whose background in journalism has deeply informed his writing. He crafts engaging narratives that resonate with young readers, often exploring themes of sport and adventure. His work is characterized by its accessibility and spirited storytelling, making him a popular choice for children's literature.

    Mr. Wolf Bounces Back
    Viking Boy: the Real Story: Everything you need to know about the Vikings
    Daisy and the Unknown Warrior
    Flora the fairy
    Project X Code: Pyramid Peril Rock Shock
    My Ladybird treasury of bedtime stories.
    • Fairy tales and animal stories have a timeless fascination for children. This collection features 20 favourite fairy tales and 27 original animal stories and rhymes, all brought to life by Peter Stevenson's fun illustrations.

      My Ladybird treasury of bedtime stories.
    • Project X CODE introduces a brand new adventure combining systematic synthetic phonics and richer reading, to accelerate the progress of your special needs and struggling readers. It stars the Project X characters, with a new addition to the team - Mini Marvel.

      Project X Code: Pyramid Peril Rock Shock
    • Flora the fairy

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.3(13)Add rating

      A delightful fairy story about a little girl discovering friendship in the most unexpected of places from Tony Bradman for Egmont's green banana series. Flora the fairy loves going to visit Nana and Grandpop. But she is scared of their cat Rufus. He stares at her and silently follows her around. When Rufus has to stay outside because of her, Flora feels bad. What is she going to do? Luckily Nana and Grandpop have a plan to show Flora that Rufus only wants to be friends - with the help of a little fairy magic! Perfect for kids who are overcoming early fears. Green bananas are divided into short, simple stories to develop reading techniques over a number of sessions. They are suitable for NC Level 1 readers. Green Bananas are carefully designed with education in mind, supporting children's understanding of how to read longer books. Green bananas only use one clause in each sentence and rely on dialogue and speech bubbles to encourage reading aloud.

      Flora the fairy
    • Reluctant reader favourite Tony Bradman returns with a captivating historical tale inspired by the true story of Britain's Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+

      Daisy and the Unknown Warrior
    • A sparky non-fiction guide to the Viking world, told by the hero of Tony Bradman's bestselling novel Viking Boy. Take a real-life tour of the everyday world of Gunnar, a teenage Viking boy: find out how the Vikings lived, what they believed, how they travelled and fought, and gained their legendary reputation as warriors. Gunnar tells us the real story of growing up as a Viking in an exciting first-hand account, introducing us to family and friends, famous warriors, sea-raiders and even a Norse god! Packed with historical facts, figures and anecdotes, with illustrated information panels on topics from Viking poetry to battle and bloodlust, this is a brilliant new read for Viking fanatics, both at home and in the classroom.

      Viking Boy: the Real Story: Everything you need to know about the Vikings
    • Mr. Wolf Bounces Back

      • 56 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The story explores the transformation of a once-feared wolf as he navigates fatherhood and reassesses his role in the neighborhood. With three cubs to care for, he seeks a new purpose that aligns with his strengths while shedding his bully reputation. This whimsical tale delves into themes of growth, responsibility, and the challenges of redefining oneself in light of new responsibilities.

      Mr. Wolf Bounces Back
    • Macbeth: A Bloomsbury Reader

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Book Band: Dark Blue - Ideal for ages 9+ An atmospheric retelling of the story of Macbeth, perfect for fans of Viking Boy and Janina Ramirez. One dark and stormy night, two men come across three witches who foretell the future. One man is promised a royal future as king, the other that his son will rule one day. But King Duncan still lives and the path to the throne is unclear. What follows next is murder most foul... This atmospheric retelling of William Shakespeare's Macbeth from much-loved author Tony Bradman has haunting black-and-white illustrations by Mark Oldroyd and is a perfect introduction to Shakespeare's classic story. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed ... Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

      Macbeth: A Bloomsbury Reader
    • Three's birthday party is not going well. There isn't space for everyone to sit or enough cake to go around. Can The Digits save the day?Perfect for understanding greater and less, double and half - you can count on The Digits to make numbers fun!

      The Digits: Double the Fun
    • Rapunzel Cuts Loose

      • 43 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.1(81)Add rating

      At the end of a fairytale do they really live happily ever after? Does Rapunzel enjoy her new life at the palace when all she has to do all day is look after her lovely, long tresses. What happens when she rebels and has it all chopped off?

      Rapunzel Cuts Loose
    • Meet The Digits! Today they are moving into The Number Tower but there is something odd about their apartments. Can they get to the bottom of it?Perfect for developing number recognition skills - you can count on The Digits to make numbers fun!

      The Digits: Number Jumble