Tony Bradman
Tony Bradman has been involved in the world of children's books for more than 30 years, as an award winning writer, an editor and a reviewer. He has written poetry, picture books and fiction books for all ages, and has edited many anthologies of short stories and poetry. In recent years he has also written a number of books with his son Tom, including Titanic: Death in the Water which won a Young Quills Award from the Historical Association in 2012.
Books
Give Me Shelter
Author: Editor: Tony Bradman
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Interest age: 9+
Reading age: 9+
Told through the eyes of children, this moving collection of short stories focuses on the experiences of asylum seekers from all over the world.
In a Minute
Author: Tony Bradman
Illustrator: Eileen Browne
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Interest age: 4+
Reading age: 5+
Jo and Sita's visit to the park with Jo's parents is threatened by so many delays they fear they'll never get there.
Queen of Darkness
Author: Tony Bradman
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Interest age: 9+
Reading age: 9+
Rhianna and Eleri are taken in by Queen Boudica following the death of their parents. When Boudica's determination to rule enrages the Romans, the sisters find themselves in the midst of a frightening military campaign, beginning to question the Queen's very humanity. A gripping adventure portraying one of history's most legendary female icons.
Stories of WW1
Author: Various Editor: Tony Bradman
Publisher: Orchard Books
Interest age: 12+
Reading age: 8+
Poignantly bringing the First World War alive for teenagers, this anthology reminds us that many of those in the trenches were themselves no older.
The Boy and the Globe
Author: Tony Bradman Illustrator: Tom Morgan-Jones
Publisher: Barrington Stoke Ltd
Interest age: 7-11
Reading age: 7+
When Toby goes to the Globe theatre to thieve, he meets a sad and despairing figure: William Shakespeare. This funny chapter book celebrates the power of art and imagination in all its forms - and has some wonderfully arch illustrations.
The Two Jacks
Author: Tony Bradman
Publisher: Barrington Stoke
Interest age: 7+
Reading age: 7+
When the new supply teacher muddles up Jack Baker, the Perfect Pupil, and Jack Barker, the Naughty Boy, the class wait with baited breath to see how the two boys will react...
Through my Window
Author: Tony Bradman Illustrator: Eileen Browne
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 7+
Jo is ill and has to stay in bed for the day, but her mum promises her to bring her home a surprise to make her feel better.
Tom and the Siege
Author: Tony Bradman Illustrator: Stephen Parkhouse
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Interest age: 7+
Reading age: 7+
Tom Bailey is always up to mischief and his mother, Lady Eleanor, has had enough. Tom is to go off to Squire School to turn him into a good boy.
Viking Boy
Author: Tony Bradman
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 8+
Reading age: 9+
When Gunar’s father is taken by the Valykries to Valhalla, Gunar makes it his mission to bring his father back – but unfortunately, he is no fighter.
Wait and See
Author: Tony Bradman and Eileen Browne
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 5+
Jo has saved up her pocket money and is tempted to spend it all at the local shops, but instead, decides to wait and see.