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  • Bibliography:
    16 Books
  • First Book:
    September 1999
  • Latest Book:
    March 2019
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Book List in Order: 16 titles



  • A collection of seven freaky tales from around the world will delight youngsters as they read about the odd assortment of animals that live together in a horse's skull, a brave blackbird that declares war on a king, and more. 10,000 first printing....



  • A varied collection of stories and poems from around the world reveals the mysterious connection that exists between birds and humans, revealing why human imaginations have always been inspired by their plumage and colors, courtship rituals, behavior...



  • Little does Ollie Blaster know that when he bakes the gingerbread man he calls Johnny Cake, it will come to life, wreaking havoc all around town and claiming it can run faster than anyone, including Mr. Fox....



  • Hugh Lupton's playful retelling of this traditional cumulative tale introduces two boys, Pirican Pic and Pirican Mor, who have plenty to learn about friendship and sharing. As Pirican Mor travels on a rhyming journey across the countryside, he learns...



  • This delightful collection of tales from around the world includes favorites like "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" (Norwegian) as well as less familiar stories such as "The Blue Coat" (Jewish) and "The Sweetest Song" (African-American). Hugh Lupton's en...



  • Beautifully captured by Niamh Sharkey's quirky and perceptive illustrations, these tales remind us of how vast and mysterious our world is, and how our lives can be transformed in the most unexpected circumstances. Now available in hardcover with CD!...



  • Introducing a bewitching world of mystery and magic, this collection of stories includes tales of singing elves with magical feet, skeletons that move of their own accord and a heroic blackbird who outwits a powerful king....



  • The Ballad of John Clare tells the story of twelve momentous months in the early life of John Clare. We see him courting his childhood sweetheart, labouring in the fields, having his first sexual encounter and playing the fiddle with the village band...



  • 'The first novel from, the renowned storyteller Hugh Lupton opens with a scene that could be straight out of Thomas Hardy… A helpless observer of the damage that enclosure is doing to his beloved landscape and the people who live there, a young man...






  • Achilles is the son of a king and a goddess and also the best warrior in Greece. So when Prince Paris claims Helen from a Greek king and Troy declares war, everyone knows that Achilles will be vital to the Greek cause. With the help of the gods, can ...






  • King Minos and Queen Pasiphaes son isnt a childhes a monster. To keep him fed, his parents demand that every kingdom send seven youths to Crete each year in tributeAnd they're never heard from again. But Theseus is different. He's determined to slay ...



  • Master storytellers Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden bring three of the most famous myths of the ancient Greek world to life. Vividly illustrated by award-winning French illustrator Carole Hnaff, Greek Myths is a captivating introduction to the stories ...




  • This easy-to-follow anthology includes both famous and lesser-known folk tales from Germany, Norway, Russia and beyond! Each of the 7 stories imparts an important lesson using quirky illustrations, humorous text and lovable characters to keep listene...


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Hugh Lupton has published 16 books.

Hugh Lupton does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, The Story Tree, was published in March 2019.

The first book by Hugh Lupton, Freaky Tales from Far and Wide, was published in September 1999.

No. Hugh Lupton does not write books in series.