Tony Bradman

'Michael was...different. His teachers said he was the worst boy in the school. He was always late and he was a little scruffy'. Is there no hope for him at all? Or is it good to be different? Tony Bradman's humorous text and Tony Ross' zany illustrations make "Michael" the ideal picture b...

Merlin must find a Ring of Power in order to save the kingdom! A gripping sequel to Young Merlin, plotting Merlin's journey from his youth to his mastery of magic. Merlin is doing everything he can to keep Britain from being captured by the Saxons. But when the foolish King decides to try and ...

Merlin has the power to shape the future - if the King doesn't kill him first. Action packed first instalment of a series plotting Merlin's journey from his youth to his mastery of magic. Merlin's always known that he is different - his mother tells him he is special and he makes the townsp...

Look ...there by the dustbins, what do you see? A shimmering and a glimmering, and a figure forming in the darkness. It is the Ghost Teacher...Class 3 are the worst class ever. They do lots of crashing and bashing, nose-picking and flicking, fighting and fidgeting. No teacher can control Class 3. Un...

Ruby and Sam are given an ultimatum by their teacher: either they present a project on the Olympic Games or will not be allowed to go on their school trip. Creating a time machine, using Sam's spare wheelchair, they travel from the beginning of the Olympics in Athens to the Beijing Olympics of 2...

A fun sci fi thriller from a very experienced author for at-risk readers

Owen is anxious to prove himself to the men of his tribe. The perfect opportunity arises when he sees the Roman Army advancing on his village and comes with a plan - to murder the Emperor Hadrian. But hunting wolves and hunting people are very different things. A courageous story of tribal pride and...

Trapped on a colony spaceship ever since Planet Earth became too polluted to support human life, Luke whiles away his time playing computer games, just like any normal boy. But when an alien battleship arrives demanding that Luke comes aboard, it seems that his computer-whizz gaming skills have been...

Little Red Riding Hood is one of the oldest fairy tales. Told by the Brothers Grimm, it cautions the reader not to trust strangers, as Red Riding Hood sets off to visit her Grandmother, only to discover that things are not what they seem once she arrives ...This engaging story written by Tony Bradma...

Baba Yaga is a witch who appears in many Russia and Middle Eastern folk tales. When the brave Natasha is tricked into visiting Baba Yaga's house in the woods, will she be able to escape the clutches of the wicked witch? This exciting story written by Tony Bradman and vividly illustrated by Anais Gol...

Mr Bear is a worrier, and after the Goldilocks break-in, he can't stop being anxious. And so Mr Bear installs a state-of-the-art alarm system, with all sorts of lights and motion sensors and codes, and insists that Mrs Bear and Baby Bear use it at all times...but it soon gets too much when he starts...

The Three Little Pigs are going on a camping trip! The Third Little Pig likes to plan everything - but always misses out on the fun. Perhaps his brothers can help...Author BiographyTony Bradman writes for children of all ages and he is children's books reviewer for the Daily Telegraph. He is particu...

It's been a while since the Ugly Duckling turned into a Swan, and life has been good. Now he's a famous model, but does being the biggest celebrity in the Forest mean he can't help save it?Author BiographyTony Bradman writes for children of all ages and he is children's books reviewer for the Daily ...

The poor giant has emerged from his various encounters with Jack rather bruised and battered, and terrified of small boys...called Jack. And actually he wasn't as bad as Jack made out - he's quite nice, really. Mr Giant settles down in a nice village where he's happy (and the locals pretend not to n...

Cecil, the spymaster and his assistant, Jack, fear there is a plot to kill King James I, they just don't know who is behind it! But when Lord Monteagle receives a mysterious letter, Cecil thinks he knows how to find the plotters!

This is a funny, cheeky story about one very naughty little dinosaur. It's Dad's birthday and Dorla has already got him a present. Dilly has nothing to give him but Dad says that all he wants is for Dilly to be good for the day. The challenge is on! Can Dilly be good for one whole day? It's going to...

David is very upset when he is not allowed to join his older brothers to fight the Philistines. He might be the youngest, but he is no longer a little boy. When he finally gets his chance, he is determined to make it count - but can David really defeat the mighty giant, Goliath?Author BiographyTony ...

Gulliver loves to travel. But when he is swept overboard from a ship, and finds himself tied up in a land populated by tiny people, he realises some adventures aren't quite as much fun as they should be. Can Gulliver escape the clutches of the tiny Lilliputians?Author BiographyTony Bradman writes fo...

When Will's father's bakery goes up in flames, Wills knows he must do all he can to stop the fire. But will his efforts be in vain or can he save London? The play is set in 1666, during the Great Fire of London.

Beowulf is determined to become a hero by slaying the evil beast, Grendel. The monster has been terrorising the chieftain, Rothgar, by killing his men every night - and leaving behind nothing but blood. Can Beowulf defeat Grendel, and bring peace to the land?Author BiographyTony Bradman writes for c...

Jo is eager to get to the playground in the park, with her friend Sita and Patch the dog. But Mum and Dad take so long she thinks they'll never get there. When they finally arrive they are terribly disappointed...Until Patch makes a fantastic discovery.Author BiographyTony Bradman has written more t...

Snow White is just TOO nice and always helping other people out. She never has a moment to herself! She asks her magic mirror for advice but will she ever really listen to the answer? Snow White must learn to say no if she's going to live happily ever after...Author BiographyTony Bradman writes for ...

The Wicked Stepmother wants to do something to help people - and make amends for her past. But trying to find the right job proves tricky - until the Bad Fairy gives her an idea...Author BiographyTony Bradman writes for children of all ages and he is children's books reviewer for the Daily Telegraph...

Luke, Yasmin and Yuri have been stuck on the Buzz Aldrin spaceship for so long that they can barely remember what living on polluted planet earth was like! So when the colony finally finds an earth-like planet that seems safe to land on, they can't believe their luck. But when the trio of friends ac...

Life can be pretty tough when you're stuck on a spaceship because pollution has destroyed Planet Earth. Especially when your mum is the stressed-out captain, and your grades are slipping at school. But Luke's boring world is about to change when he accidentally gives a dangerous virus to the spacesh...

It's Saturday, and Jo has some pocket money to spend. So Jo and her mum go shopping, while Dad stays at home to make lunch for them all. But what should she spend her money on? She'll have to wait and see.Author BiographyTony Bradman has written more than 50 books for children. Well-known as a child...

Tony Bradman creates a thrilling narrative retelling of Shakespeare's tragedy, Julius Caesar. Marcus Brutus is a close friend of Julius Caesar, emperor of Rome. So how does he find himself involved in a tangled plot for his assassination? The conspirators and the public become embroiled in the neve...

Jake's squad have now joined forces with the Krell in the war against The Old Ones and The Krell Elders. Will they ever manage to beat the grown ups and end the war? Final instalment in a thrilling sci-fi trilogy. Barrington Stoke specialise in books for reluctant, struggling and dyslexic readers.

These books are ideal for developing readers to help broaden their vocabulary and give them confidence with sounds and words as they learn to read. Consolidate sounds and tricky words from previous phases in the Exploring Letters book. Then read the accompanying fiction and non-fiction. Read four ex...

These books are ideal for developing readers to help broaden their vocabulary and give them confidence with sounds and words as they learn to read. Consolidate sounds and tricky words from previous phases in the Exploring Letters book. Then read the accompanying fiction and non-fiction. Read four ex...

It's been a while since the Ugly Duckling turned into a Swan, and life has been good. Now he's a famous model, but does being the biggest celebrity in the Forest mean he can't help save it?Author BiographyTony Bradman writes for children of all ages and he is children's books reviewer for the Daily ...

David is very upset when he is not allowed to join his older brothers to fight the Philistines. He might be the youngest, but he is no longer a little boy. When he finally gets his chance, he is determined to make it count -- but can David really defeat the mighty giant, Goliath?Author BiographyTony...

A fun sci fi thriller from a very experienced author for at-risk readers