Books by Tony Bradman

Tony Bradman is a celebrated British author best known for his engaging and accessible stories for children and young adults. With a career spanning decades, he has written everything from early readers to historical adventures, often weaving warmth, humour, and emotional insight into his narratives. His work appeals to both reluctant and confident readers, offering relatable characters and vivid storytelling that capture everyday experiences with honesty and heart.

Beyond his own writing, Bradman has been a passionate advocate for literacy and children's literature, editing anthologies and supporting new voices in the field. His books, whether set in a modern classroom or the Viking age, are crafted to inspire curiosity and empathy, making them a valued addition to any school library or young reader's bookshelf.

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  • Oxford University Press Project X Alien Adventures Brown Book Band Oxford

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisBlast off on the biggest micro-adventure yet with the popular Project X characters Max, Cat, Ant and Tiger and their new alien micro-friend, Nok. Carefully levelled and highly motivating, this book is ideal for independent reading. Max, Cat, Ant, Tiger and Nok have a dramatic start to this story when they are teleported on to the Destroyer a ship belonging to the space villain Badlaw. They set out to find Noks parents, the king and queen of Exis, who are thought to be being held captive on the ship. However, when the micro-friends are discovered by Badlaws robotic Krools, the friends have to split up. Max, Ant and Nok meet a strange-looking space rat and have to decide whether they can trust it.This book also contains notes on the inside front and back covers that highlight challenge words, prompt questions and give a follow-up activity to support children in their reading and comprehension skills.Trade ReviewAll my friends like Dr Who so I know they will like this. * Billy, age 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, age 7 *It's exciting and dramatic. * Ella, age 8 *It's exciting to read about different planets. * Lauren, age 7 *It's really fun and you don't know what's going to happen next. * Richard, age 8 *It's definitely worth reading. It's really different. * Thomas, age 8 *

    1 in stock

    £8.55

  • Hero Academy Oxford Level 4 Light Blue Book Band

    Oxford University Press Hero Academy Oxford Level 4 Light Blue Book Band

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn The Pest, a squirrel steals a snack bar from Cam and Jin's picnic!This book is part of Project X Hero Academy, a fully decodable series designed to motivate young readers and turn them into reading superheroes.

    1 in stock

    £7.15

  • Bug Club Independent Fiction Year Two Purple B

    Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Independent Fiction Year Two Purple B

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis title is part of Bug Club, the first whole-school reading programme that joins books with an online reading world to teach today's children to read. Purple Level B: Young Robin Hood: The Great Escape - Oh no! Robin's mum has been locked in the Sheriff's dungeon. Robin and Marian are soon on the case, as they plot her great escape!

    1 in stock

    £9.76

  • Reading Planet Astro  Forbidden Classroom Secrets

    Hodder Education Reading Planet Astro Forbidden Classroom Secrets

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisWelcome to Rockhead Primary, a school so ordinary even the teachers think it''s boring. But things start to change when a builder knocks down an internal wall and reveals something totally weird ... Two Year 6 pupils - Verna Lee and Jamie Ballard - join forces to investigate a whole series of secrets. What terrifying event took place on December 21st 1983? Why has the school caretaker suddenly started to behave strangely? And what is really inside the Forbidden Classroom? The answers to all these questions are inside this book. Open it ... if you dare! Forbidden Classroom: Secrets is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful not

    1 in stock

    £10.69

  • Reading Planet Astro  Forbidden Classroom Friends

    Hodder Education Reading Planet Astro Forbidden Classroom Friends

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisWelcome to Rockhead Primary, a school so ordinary even the teachers think it''s boring. But things start to change when a builder knocks down an internal wall and reveals something totally weird... Powerful forces are now gathering inside the school, and Verna Lee and Jamie Ballard find themselves pushed aside. They soon realise things are not what they seem, and they take on the dark forces that threaten the human race. But who is a friend, and who is an enemy? The answers to all these questions are inside this book. Open it... if you dare! Forbidden Classroom: Friends and Enemies is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful no

    1 in stock

    £10.69

  • Reading Planet  Maui and the Sun  Purple Galaxy

    Hodder Education Reading Planet Maui and the Sun Purple Galaxy

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe days are far too short for Maui and his family to fit in all their jobs. Can Maui come up with a plan to slow down the Sun? Maui and the Sun is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 6-7 years

    1 in stock

    £9.37

  • Revolt Against the Romans

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Revolt Against the Romans

    Book Synopsis''An intriguing insight into the early history of our nation'' PARENTS IN TOUCHRoman and Celtic cultures collide in this thrilling adventure about the Roman conquest of 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. I''ve fought every kind of barbarian, but the Britons are by far the worst...Marcus is excited about travelling to Britannia, an island at the edge of the world. But the Britons are savages who tattoo themselves and take the heads of their enemies in battle. They won''t bow down to the rule of Rome. As Marcus travels to meet his father he meets Caractacus the barbarian chief instead and his destiny is changed forever, along with that of Britannia...This exciting and dramatic story is packed with great characters and insight into the world of Roman Britain.Book Band: Dark BlueIdeal for readers aged 9+Trade ReviewThe characters come alive on the page and you find yourself rooting for Marcus and his new family, and booing the Romans. -- Saviour Pirotta * An Awfully Big Blog Adventure *I have said this often, but I love to encourage children to read historical fiction set in a period they are studying at school - and Tony Bradman writes some of the best around, with their blend of exciting stories with excellent period detail to bring the history alive…. An intriguing insight into the early history of our nation. * Parents in Touch *As ever, this excellent author makes history exciting and relevant and I learnt quite a lot about Rome and the invasion of Britannia that I didn't know... it is packed with fierce action and tense with the on-going pull between the different cultures that Marcus has experienced. * Karen Argent, The LetterPress Project *

    £7.99

  • Robinson Crusoe Shipwrecked The Greatest

    Hachette Children's Books Robinson Crusoe Shipwrecked The Greatest

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

    £4.74

  • Gulliver in Lilliput The Greatest Adventures in

    Hachette Children's Books Gulliver in Lilliput The Greatest Adventures in

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

    £4.97

  • Arthur And The Kings Sword The Greatest

    Hachette Children's Books Arthur And The Kings Sword The Greatest

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

    £4.97

  • William Tell And The Apple For Freedom The

    Hachette Children's Books William Tell And The Apple For Freedom The

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

    £4.97

  • Aladdin And The Fabulous Genie The Greatest

    Hachette Children's Books Aladdin And The Fabulous Genie The Greatest

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

    £4.97

  • Bug Club Guided Non Fiction Year 1 Green B Epic

    Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Guided Non Fiction Year 1 Green B Epic

    5 in stock

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    5 in stock

    £9.53

  • Bug Club Comprehension Y5 Below Deck A Titanic

    Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Comprehension Y5 Below Deck A Titanic

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £95.95

  • David and Goliath The Greatest Adventures in the

    Hachette Children's Books David and Goliath The Greatest Adventures in the

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

    £4.97

  • Reading Planet - The Samurai's Brave Daughter -

    Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet - The Samurai's Brave Daughter -

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisAfter an Emperor banishes one of his Samurai guards in error, Tokoyo, his brave daughter, goes to find him. Along the way, she encounters some villagers who are very afraid of a terrible sea dragon. Can Tokoyo help the villagers and save her father? The Samurai's Brave Daughter is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6 years

    5 in stock

    £8.93

  • Reading Planet KS2 - Tales of Snow and Ice -

    Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet KS2 - Tales of Snow and Ice -

    Book SynopsisDuring the long, dark nights in the frozen north, people tell tales of snow and ice. Grandfather Frost watches over the land, trolls lurk in caves to hide from the sun, a child comes to life when a wish is made, and terrifying ogres meet beasts even they can't defeat. Wrap up warm to read this chilly collection of snowy stories ... Tales of Snow and Ice: Stories from the North is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be inspired to love reading through the gripping stories and fascinating information books created by top authors Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills.Reading age: 8-9 years

    £10.67

  • Jason And The Voyage To The Edge Of The World The

    Hachette Children's Books Jason And The Voyage To The Edge Of The World The

    Book SynopsisTo win back his father's kingdom, Jason must find the fabled Golden Fleece. Many have attempted the perilous journey in search of it and never returned. But Jason and his band of Argonauts set sail determined to succeed!

    £4.97

  • Robin Hood And The Silver Arrow The Greatest

    Hachette Children's Books Robin Hood And The Silver Arrow The Greatest

    20 in stock

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

    20 in stock

    £4.97

  • Klett Ernst /Schulbuch Young Merlin Mit AudioCD Englische Lektre fr die

    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £13.04

  • Capstone Press Mr Wolf Bounces Back After Happily Ever After

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £7.99

  • Capstone Press The Three Little Pigs go Camping

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £7.99

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