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Once Upon a Legend

a blockbuster adventure from the author of The Day I Fell into a Fairytale
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In Once Upon a Legend, Ben Miller weaves a captivating tale for children, blending elements of magic and adventure. The story unfolds in a world where legends come to life, and young readers follow the protagonist as they embark on a quest filled with mythical creatures and thrilling encounters. It's a heartwarming journey of courage and friendship that will spark the imagination.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this enchanting tale if you love stories where myths and magic come to life in imaginative ways. Written by Ben Miller, this delightful journey combines humour and heart, offering a perfect adventure for young readers who revel in fantastical narratives and charming characters.

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Once Upon a Legend

The next bestselling adventure from Ben Miller - The Sword in the Stone meets The BFG.

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Once Upon a Legend by Ben Miller tells the story of Marcus, who has just started at a new and very unusual school, Merlin's. Determined to get expelled, Marcus tries everything he can think of to land himself in big trouble.

However, when a prank involving an ancient relic and some old wizard robes accidentally wakes a sleeping giant one night, events take a magical turn.

Marcus unwittingly triggers a chain of events, and soon the race is on to save the school and discover his own bravery!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398523661

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Edition: ANZ Only

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Elisa Paganelli
  • Illustrated by Elisa Paganelli

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 288

About the Author

BEN MILLER is the bestselling author of magical stories for all the family: The Night I Met Father Christmas, The Boy Who Made the World Disappear, The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale, How I Became a Dog Called Midnight, The Night We Got Stuck in a Story, Once Upon a Legend,  Robin Hood, Aged 10 3/4, Diary of a Big Bad Wolf, Diary of a Puss in Boots, Diary of a Christmas Elf, Secrets of a Christmas Elf, Adventures of a Christmas Elf. He is an actor, director and comedian, best-known for the Armstrong and Miller sketch show, the Johnny English and Paddington films, BBC’s Death in Paradise and Netflix smash, Bridgerton.

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