Books by Tony Bradman

Book SynopsisPart of a collection of fun-filled, dynamic and dramatic stories, tales that every aspiring boy-adventurer wants to read.

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Book SynopsisPart of a collection of fun-filled, dynamic and dramatic stories, tales that every aspiring boy-adventurer wants to read.

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Book SynopsisAn action-packed blend of historical adventure and fantasy for junior readers; a blast of uncensored Viking adventure.Gunnar is the son of a Viking chieftain, living peacefully on his family steading with his mother, father and their people until they are raided by Skuli and his Wolf Men, who raze his home to the ground and take his father''s life. Gunnar swears an oath to avenge his father''s death and save his mother from Skuli but first he must run to save himself. Murderous raiders, hand to hand battles to the death, mythical flying wolves and a relentless sea journey to the Land of Fire and Ice... Unknown to Gunnar, his life has been foretold, and he finds he has a destiny greater than his own story.Trade Review4 star review- enthralling stuff * Book for Keeps *[An] engaging adventure . . . an entertaining and appealing story in its own right * Booktrust *Greatly reminiscent of the estimable Rosemary Sutcliff and Geoffrey Trease. Wickedly illustrated throughout (with a few very powerful double page spreads), it’s a gorgeous modern spin on the historical novel tradition all packaged up with Bradman’s pacey, accessible prose and some substantial myth and magic * Did You Ever Stop to Think and Forget to Start Again? *Whether you are a child or an adult, if you enjoy a thrilling adventure you’ll enjoy this book. -- TOSTE * TOSTE *Packed with action, this exciting story is a fascinating insight into the world of Vikings. * The Week Junior *[...] a great length for a class read in years 5 or 6 and beyond. [...] This story would be a great accompaniment to a Vikings history unit, allowing teachers to explore both the brutality of Viking life and elements of Norse Mythology. I prefer this text to 'How to Train Your Dragon' as a more realistic portrayal of Viking culture. * Literacy Shed *“[…] couched in excellent research on the period and brings the Viking world to life in a vivid and dramatic way.” * https://fivebooks.com/best-books/viking-history-for-kids/ *Featured in a piece written by Tony Bradman in The School Librarian. * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisThe history and partnership of the Angles and Saxons are explored in this thrilling adventure about the trials and tribulations of their settlement in Britain. Written by bestselling author Tony Bradman, this coming of age tale is perfect for fans of Rosemary Sutcliff and will have readers gripped from start to finish. Oslaf works hard to prove his worth in the village: he labours on the farm, he trains as a warrior and he is slowly finding his place in the community. But when the Chieftain makes the decision to move the village across the sea to the great new land of Britannia, suddenly the Britons are a greater threat than Oslaf''s rivalry with the Chieftain''s son, Wermund. Can the Angles and the Saxons defeat the Britons? And will Oslaf be as brave as the hero in the tale of Beowulf?This exciting and dramatic story is packed with great characters and insight into the Angles'' migration, settlement and partnership with the Saxons in 6th century Britain. The Flashbacks Trade ReviewIt is not easy to convey the real sense of being taken back in time in such a short book, only 160 pages, but in Tony Bradman's experienced hands, we are there in the early years of our history as a nation is being formed. This would read aloud well, and because it is short, be good for those boys whose interest needs to be caught and held. * Books for Keeps *If you are looking for a fictional story in the Anglo-Saxon times I would recommend this book. I do think by reading this story the kids will discover a lot of interesting facts about the life of that time and what would have happened when the tribes migrated to Britain. * ofamily learning together blog *

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Book SynopsisPart of a collection of fun-filled, dynamic and dramatic stories, tales that every aspiring boy-adventurer wants to read.

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Book SynopsisPart of a collection of fun-filled, dynamic and dramatic stories, tales that every aspiring boy-adventurer wants to read.

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Book SynopsisPart of a collection of fun-filled, dynamic and dramatic stories, tales that every aspiring boy-adventurer wants to read.

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Book SynopsisThe micro-friends, and Nok, are on a school trip to the woods. They shrink for some micro-fun, and find a strange-looking object hidden in some leaves. Find out what they discover in An Amazing Find.The friends find themselves on board Nok''s lost spaceship, the Excelsa. Tiger presses a button and the ship takes off! Find out where it''s taking them in Blast Off!In Don''t Press the Buttons!, Nok shows the friends the ship''s fabricator. It makes them some cool, new spacesuits, but what else it can do The ship is flying through space when they see a huge rock. As they get closer, it starts to move! Find out what they have awoken in Worm Song.In Spacewalk the ship has flown close to a wormhole and has been damaged. Can Max and Tiger repair the ship before it''s swallowed by the wormhole?The Excelsa is swallowed by a junk cruncher. Can they find a way to escape before they are squashed flat by the metal pounders? Find out in The Junk Cruncher.Each book comes with notes on the inside frontTrade ReviewAll my friends like Dr Who so I know they will like this * Billy 6 *It's good really good * Hannah 6 *If you like alien books, you'll like this * Callum 6 *It's really, really, really awesome * Joey 5 *

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Book SynopsisThe micro-friends, and Nok, are on a school trip to the woods. They shrink for some micro-fun, and find a strange-looking object hidden in some leaves. Find out what they discover in An Amazing Find.The friends find themselves on board Nok''s lost spaceship, the Excelsa. Tiger presses a button and the ship takes off! Find out where it''s taking them in Blast Off!In Don''t Press the Buttons!, Nok shows the friends the ship''s fabricator. It makes them some cool, new spacesuits, but what else it can do The ship is flying through space when they see a huge rock. As they get closer, it starts to move! Find out what they have awoken in Worm Song.In Spacewalk the ship has flown close to a wormhole and has been damaged. Can Max and Tiger repair the ship before it''s swallowed by the wormhole?The Excelsa is swallowed by a junk cruncher. Can they find a way to escape before they are squashed flat by the metal pounders? Find out in The Junk Cruncher.Each book comes with notes on the inside frontTrade ReviewAll my friends like Dr Who so I know they will like this * Billy 6 *It's good really good * Hannah 6 *If you like alien books, you'll like this * Callum 6 *It's really, really, really awesome * Joey 5 *

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Book SynopsisThe micro-friends arrive on Planet Exis, but a space villain called Badlaw is waiting for them! Now Nok needs the friends'' help to defeat Badlaw and save the planet. Find out what happens in Planet Exis. In Attack of the Buzzles, our heroes are chased by a swarm of scary-looking insects will they be able to get away?Nok leads the micro-friends to his home to find his parents, the King and Queen of Exis, but the palace is deserted. Find out what''s happened to them in The Empty Palace.In Battle with the Beast, the mysterious Arkon explains to Max, Cat, Ant, Tiger and Nok about the mission that they must go on but first they must face a giant energy beast!Nok loses the precious mission map in Nurp Stampede. Find out if the micro-friends can get it back before they are spotted by Badlaw''s Krools. In The Trap, Nok is caught in a trap set by the Krools. Find out if Max, Cat, Ant, Tiger and Seven can save him in time.Each book comes with notes on the inside front and back covers for teacheTrade ReviewAll my friends like Dr Who so I know they will like this * Billy 6 *It's good really good * Hannah 6 *If you like alien books, you'll like this * Callum 6 *It's got scary bits, exciting bits and you don't know what's going to happen in the end so you just have to read it * Daisy 7 *

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Book SynopsisIt'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.Trade ReviewOne of those valuable resources that promotes positive attitudes towards cultural diversity. Implicit within the storyline and illustrations are clear messages celebrating difference, everyday experiences, friendship, community and families. || Eileen Browne's illustrations bring Jo, her family and the local neighbourhood to life. Eileen captures the different skin tones, hair styles and mannerisms very well. There is so much going on in each illustration that children and adults will find lots to talk about and discuss. Wait and See should be one of the first books all children read with their parents.

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Book SynopsisA 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.Trade ReviewFeatured in The Bookseller's November previews. * The Bookseller *Following Tony Bradman’s award-winning novel, Viking Boy, this is a tour of the world of the Vikings: their homes, longships, mythology and sagas, with detailed pictures, a fictional framework and intriguing facts. * The Sunday Times *Featured in ‘Best children’s books of 2022 so far’ -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisThe gripping story of Boudica and her battle against the Roman empire, told through the eyes of a young girl. Perfect for fans of historical adventure. Young Rhianna is relieved when Queen Boudica takes in her and her sister when their parents die. But there''s a darkness in Boudica that''s waiting to be unleashed and the Romans will suffer for their crimes against her. Soon, Rhianna witnesses much more than the kindness that Boudica has shown her and her sister. There''s a battle coming... and a terrible aftermath.This exciting and engaging take on a powerful woman from history from the master historical storyteller, Tony Bradman, is a great way to cover Boudica who is covered on the Key Stage 2 (KS2) curriculum in England. Flashbacks offer dramatic stories set in key moments in history, perfect for introducing children to historical topics.Trade ReviewCritical reading is so important, and this gripping tale may be a very interesting vehicle. -- Carolyn Boyd * The School Librarian *Queen of Darkness makes a legendary historical female icon fascinating and relatable. It will captivate readers who already have an interest in the Romans but as it doesn’t assume any prior knowledge it can be enjoyed by everyone. -- Review * BookTrust *Full of historical detail, ‘Queen of Darkness’ is an absorbing read. -- Review * North Somerset Teachers' Book Award *

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Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelA hilarious tale about a mischievous king who is desperate to show off his clever tricks to three unsuspecting princes. Find out what he gets up to, and whether anyone can beat him at his own game.Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction.Text type: A traditional tale from another cultureCurriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditionsThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading.Fluency 3 books have a word count of 3840 words with an expected reading rate of 80 words per minute.Hakari is starting to feel like the loneliest hamster in the world, and as more days go by in the pet shop, all he can think about is how wonderful being a pet would be. One day, a family finally picks him, making his dreams come true! But as he arrives in his new home, he starts to understand why you should be a bit more careful about what you wish forCan he use the Great Secret to help him?

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the wonderful world of the Digits, a playful new picture book series about a group of number friends.Today, the Digits are moving into The Number Tower, but there is something odd about One''s new apartment. There are too many of everything, and the bed is SO uncomfortable One doesn''t sleep a wink. There seems to have been a mix-up with the apartments. Can the Digits get to the bottom of it?Perfect for developing number recognition skills - you can count on the Digits to make numbers fun!Trade Review"This introduction to numbers one to ten isn't a traditional counting book, but more a story about numbers that aims to increase children's familiarity with them and recognise their shapes. It's bright and appealing with cute number characters, and there are some useful bits of guidance for parents and carers at the beginning and end of the book that suggest some of the different ways you can look at the book with little ones, as well as activities you can do when you're out and about, such as looking for numbers when out for a walk." * Booktrust *Praise for The Digits: Double the Fun: "Numbers have never been as much fun as they now are with the help of these wonderful new characters..." * Postbag Picks, Armadillo *

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Book SynopsisIt''s party time at The Number Tower in this hilarious new story about a group of number friends.Three is very excited about having a birthday party. But when the other Digits arrive, things don''t go to plan. There isn''t space for everyone to sit or enough cake to go around. Can the Digits find a way to save the party and give Three the best birthday ever?Perfect for understanding greater and less, double and half - you can count on the Digits to make numbers fun!Trade Review"This introduction to numbers one to ten isn't a traditional counting book, but more a story about numbers that aims to increase children's familiarity with them and recognise their shapes. It's bright and appealing with cute number characters, and there are some useful bits of guidance for parents and carers at the beginning and end of the book that suggest some of the different ways you can look at the book with little ones, as well as activities you can do when you're out and about, such as looking for numbers when out for a walk." * Booktrust *"Numbers have never been as much fun as they now are with the help of these wonderful new characters..." * Postbag Picks, Armadillo *

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Book SynopsisJoin the Digits for another fun-filled adventure!Eight wants the Digits'' trip to Number Land to be perfect. But when it''s time to go on Eight''s dream ride, will there be the right number of Digits?Ideal for practising addition and subtraction - you can count on the Digits to make numbers fun! This playful picture book series about a group of number friends is ideal for developing early maths skills.Trade Review"This introduction to numbers one to ten isn't a traditional counting book, but more a story about numbers that aims to increase children's familiarity with them and recognise their shapes. It's bright and appealing with cute number characters, and there are some useful bits of guidance for parents and carers at the beginning and end of the book that suggest some of the different ways you can look at the book with little ones, as well as activities you can do when you're out and about, such as looking for numbers when out for a walk." * Booktrust *Praise for The Digits: Double the Fun: "Numbers have never been as much fun as they now are with the help of these wonderful new characters..." * Postbag Picks, Armadillo *"With a simple maths concept subtly woven into the playful storyline, this is the perfect book for practising adding up and subtracting skills!" * Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post *

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Book SynopsisJoin the Digits for another action-packed adventure!When the Digits start squabbling over whether odd or even numbers are best, Ten challenges everyone to a football match to settle the argument. Ideal for understanding odds and evens - you can count on the Digits to make numbers fun! This playful picture book series about a group of number friends is ideal for developing early maths skills.Trade Review"This introduction to numbers one to ten isn't a traditional counting book, but more a story about numbers that aims to increase children's familiarity with them and recognise their shapes. It's bright and appealing with cute number characters, and there are some useful bits of guidance for parents and carers at the beginning and end of the book that suggest some of the different ways you can look at the book with little ones, as well as activities you can do when you're out and about, such as looking for numbers when out for a walk." * Booktrust *Praise for The Digits: Double the Fun: "Numbers have never been as much fun as they now are with the help of these wonderful new characters..." * Postbag Picks, Armadillo *"This is the ideal, action-packed adventure for understanding the maths concept of odd and even numbers." * Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post *

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Book SynopsisProject X Origins is a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school. Action-packed stories, fascinating non-fiction and comprehensive guided reading support meet the needs of children at every stage of their reading development. When a puddle appears in the playground and the taps stop working at school, a micro-sized Max decides to turn detective in Max the Detective and investigate what could be causing the plumbing problems.Each book contains inside cover notes that highlight challenge words, prompt questions and a range of follow-up activities to support children in their reading.

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Book SynopsisMax attempts to fix a strange robot in Message in an X-Bot and asks for Ant's help. The robot projects a hologram message, and the team get the surprise of their lives!This book is part of Project X Origins, a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school.

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Book SynopsisTiger challenges Max's leadership in I'm the Leader!, but soon realises that being a leader is not as easy as he thinks, especially when Cat needs rescuing and he needs to think fast!This book is part of Project X Origins, a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school.

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Book SynopsisProject X Origins is a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school. Action-packed stories, fascinating non-fiction and comprehensive guided reading support meet the needs of children at every stage of their reading development. Team X decide to follow a robot into a drain in A NASTI Surprise, only to be greeted with a shock deep underground.Each book contains inside cover notes that highlight challenge words, prompt questions and a range of follow-up activities to support children in their reading.

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Book SynopsisTill Owlglass, Anansi the Spider and Brer Rabbit are brought to life in these tales of trickery. Whatever will they do next?TreeTops Greatest Stories is a series of timeless classics for children aged 711. Its much-loved stories, beautiful artwork and careful levelling make it easy to select books that children will love.

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Book SynopsisProject 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.

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Book SynopsisProject 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.

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Book SynopsisProject 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.

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Book SynopsisProject 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.

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Book SynopsisProject 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.

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Book SynopsisProject 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.

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Book SynopsisProject 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.

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Book SynopsisProject 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.

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Book SynopsisProject 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.

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Book SynopsisProject 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.

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Book SynopsisWhen Ivar decides he''s going to be The Greatest Viking Ever, he sets off on a sea-voyage and drags his reluctant brother, Olaf, along with him. Can Ivar survive a storm, a troll and a wolf? Or will Olaf need to come to the rescue ...? Children will love this adventurous tale about brotherly love.Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children''s imaginations. These 36 original stories will get children thinking, and develop and deepen their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustration styles broadens children''s reading experience, with something to appeal to every child. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, so it''s easy to match every child to the right book for them. They also contain inside cover notes, to enable parents and teachers to support children in their reading. Help with children''s reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.

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Book SynopsisProject X Origins Graphic Texts can help children to reach higher standards in comprehension. This action-packed, fiction story told in graphic form signals the start of a brand new time-travelling adventure for the popular Project X characters, Max, Cat, Ant and Tiger. When a new girl arrives at school, the friends become suspicious of her odd behaviour and decide to follow her. What is she up to and where or when will they all end up?This book also contains notes on the inside front and back covers with advice on supporting older children with their reading, ideas for follow-up activities and higher-level comprehension questions.

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