Tony Bradman

Friendship forms in the midst of war between a young German boy and a Russian bomber-dog, in this poignant and gripping historical adventure. East Prussia, Germany, 1945. War is raging across Europe, and as Russian soldiers close in across eastern Germany, Bruno and his mother must flee if they hope to survive. In the chaos of the attack, Bruno finds...

Orphans Bert and Frank are tragically torn apart when they are sent away to the British colonies. But when the War calls on soldiers to storm Gallipoli, will the battlefield also serve as a reunion for the two brothers? A stunning WW1 tale inspired by a true story. When Bert and Frank Barker are taken from the Children's Home in...

A young boy’s relationship with his struggling dad is strained when he is forced to choose between playing football and quality time in this sensitively told story from award-winning writer Tony Bradman. Daniel had a hard time when his parents split up and his dad started working abroad. He had to move and start at a new school, but things...

Tony Bradman's award-winning historical-adventure series goes to Ancient Greece: Greek Boy - one boy's journey into espionage and treachery during the Persian wars. "For thrilling real-life action-adventure, you won't get much better than Tony Bradman." lovereading.co.uk For fans of Percy Jackson and Dominic Sandbrook - Key Stage 2 history topics brought to life as pacey action thrillers. Nikos is the...

Harald Hardnut was a Viking outlaw, but he became an emperor's bodyguard, a princess's husband and, at last, a king… A thrilling Viking adventure based on the life of a real historical figure. The Vikings are raiders and plunderers, sailors and warriors. Everywhere they go, people flee in fear. But the toughest Viking of them all is Harald Hardnut. Harald...

Following the loss of her dad during the war, Daisy becomes convinced of a connection to an unnamed British soldier in this moving historical tale, inspired by the true story of Britain’s Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. November 1920. The body of an unknown soldier is to be buried at Westminster Abbey. The war has claimed the lives of thousands...

As World War II drags on, Susan sets out on a mission to cheer up her mum in this heartwarming wartime tale from award-winning historical fiction writer Tony Bradman. Susan is worried about her mum. She’s struggling with long hours at her job in the factory, and it’s been a long time since they’ve heard from Susan’s dad, who’s on...

A new supply teacher helps to turn Jayden's day around in this gentle and sensitively told story of life as a young carer. Mum won't get out of bed. His best friend has dumped him. And school work is just too difficult. Jayden wants to do the right thing – but how can he when it feels like the world...

A new coach sets the team in a new direction in this fun and light-hearted football story from reluctant-reader favourite Tony Bradman. Danny and his mates Jamil and Lewis are over the moon when football legend Jock Ramsey agrees to coach their team. For the first time ever the Rovers might have a chance of winning something! But Ramsey's a...

Full of dreams, drama and lots of heart, this fun football tale is a perfect quick fiction fix for sports-mad readers. Luke is desperate to meet his heroes when he discovers that the England football team are secretly training at his local ground! But how is he supposed to do that when he has to go to school all day?...

Merlin has the power to shape the future – if the King doesn't kill him first … Follow the powerful magician's first steps towards his mastery of magic in this action-packed adventure. Merlin has always known he's different from the other boys. But he has no idea how different.Inside Merlin lies power. Magic. And that makes him a threat to...

A young boy re-awakens the Bard's love for the theatre in this lively novel, illustrated throughout and packed with fun activities to spark a love of Shakespeare in young readers. Young Toby lives on his wits. An orphan and a street-child, he navigates Jacobean London like an old hand. Meanwhile, the city has lost its charm for Will Shakespeare, the...