Tony Bradman

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  • Bibliography:
    131 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    September 1988
  • Latest Book:
    August 2024
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Full Series List in Order

After Happily Ever After

1 - Cinderella and the Mean Queen (Jan-2009)
2 - Fairy Godmother Takes a Break (Jan-2009)
3 - The Frog Prince Hops to It (Jan-2009)
4 - Goldilocks and the Just Right Club (Jan-2009)
5 - Jack and the Bean Snacks (Jan-2009)
6 - Mr. Wolf Bounces Back (Jan-2009)
7 - Rapunzel Lets Her Hair Down (Jan-2009)
8 - Red Riding Hood Takes Charge (Jan-2009)
9 - Mr. Bear Gets Alarmed (Jan-2014)
10 - Mr. Giant and the Beastly Baron (Jul-2011)
10 - Mr.Bear Gets Alarmed (Jul-2011)
11 - Snow White and the Magic Mirror (Jan-2014)
12 - The Wicked Stepmother Helps Out (Jan-2014)
13 - The Three Little Pigs Go Camping (Jan-2014)
14 - The Ugly Duckling Returns (Jan-2014)

Book List in Order: 131 titles

  • Dilly Goes to the Dentist

  • Not Like That, Like This

    One day at the park, Dad warns Thomas not to put his head through the railings. "Like this?" asks Thomas. "No," says Dad, "not like that, like this."
    As people walk by and see Dad's head stuck fast, they all have an idea to free him. First, along...

  • Sam, the Girl Detective

    • / General Fiction
    • Buy Buy

  • Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Wolf

  • Sam, the Girl Detective in the Cash Box Caper

    • / General Fiction
    • Buy Buy

    There is a missing cash box full of money, a classmate is under suspicion of theft and Sam the girl detective suddenly has her first proper client - Steven Greenstreet, her deadliest enemy. He had the opportunity and the motive. The question is, can ...

  • Adventure on Skull Island

  • Mystery at Musket Bay

  • Peril at the Pirate School

  • This Little Baby



  • Dilly and the Horror Movie

  • Revenge at Ryan's Reef

  • It Came from Outer Space

  • Billy and the Baby

  • Bad Week for the Three Bears

  • Stories for Bedtime

  • Sandal

  • Incredibly Creepy Stories

  • The Ghost Teacher

    Look...there by the dustbins, what do you see? A shimmering and a glimmering, and a figure forming in the darkness. It is the Ghost Teacher...Class 3 are the worst class ever. They do lots of crashing and bashing, nose-picking and flicking, fighting ...

  • Sensational Cyber Stories



  • Goodnight Kind of Feeling

  • Tommy Niner and the Moon of Doom

    Tommy Niner and his dad are given the important task of finding Admiral Kelvin's daughter, Kate, who has gone missing. They manage to locate Kate - she is on the moon - and have to rescue her before it explodes....

  • Nicky and the Twins

  • Treasury of Pirate Stories

  • The Magnificent Mummies

  • Midnight in Memphis

  • Daddy's Lullaby

    When Daddy comes home late one night and discovers that the baby is still awake, he takes the infant on a magical nighttime stroll through the house and sings a loving lullaby, in an enchanting picture book that combines lyrical text with stunning il...

  • Dilly and the Goody Goody

    Introducing Dilly, the world''s naughtiest dinosaur by internationally acclaimed author, Tony Bradman. Tony Bradman''s dinosaur stories are the most fun and reader-friendly books for children you''re likely to come across....

  • The Kingfisher Treasury of Pirate Stories

  • Three Terrifying Tales of Terror!



  • Final Cut

  • The Surprise Party

    The fantastic Mummy family are back! They’re about to have the biggest mummy party for thousands of years, but party plans keep going wrong! Can Tut and Sis, the Mummy kids, save the day?...

  • Voodoo Child

  • Well Done, Sam!

    This series of delightful storybooks is a flexible resource designed to help teachers engage and motivate young learners in the classroom. They are an ideal way to support children in the early stages of learning English. Teacher's Books and Audio Ca...

  • Deadly Game

    Twilight zone meets the classic B movie! Jake has got caught up in a deadly game. He may think he hates his sister, but does he hate her enough to wish her out his life? And what would she say -- if she could get rid of him or replace him, would she?...

  • Flora the Fairy

    Flora the fairy loves going to visit Nana and Grandpop. But she is scared of their cat Rufus. He stares at her and silently follows her around. When Rufus has to stay outside because of her, Flora feels bad. What is she going to do? Luckily Nana and ...

  • The Mummy Family Find Fame

    Help! The Mummies are broke! There isn't even any pocket money for candy. What are they going to do? Starring in a family TV show could be the answer. After all, how difficult can it be to win the star prize? Well, if it depends on Tut and Sis beh...

  • The Dirty Dozen

    Robbie is football mad and desperate to join the coolest team in his neighbourhood, Top Grove FC. So desperate he will use anyone to get what he wants. Can Robbie secure a place in the team or will his friends show him the red card? A light-hearted e...

  • My Dad's a Punk

    This superb collection of original stories by twelve contemporary male writersexplores the relationship between fathers and sons with thoughtfulness, comedy, and wisdom. There are stories about a boy who wants a different father and others with fa...

  • Give Me Shelter

    The phrase 'asylum-seeker' is one we see in the media all the time. It stimulates fierce and controversial debate, in arguments about migration, race and religion. The movement of people from poor or struggling countries to those where there may b...



  • Has Anyone Seen Jack?

    Jack’s family is so poor they must sell their cow, Daisy. Charged with the task, Jack foolishly trades Daisy for a magic bean. His mother is understandably furious, and Jack decides to hide. She wonders, "Has anyone seen Jack?” When the bean spr...

  • Look Out, He's Behind You!

  • The Two Jacks

  • Cinderella and the Mean Queen

    After Happily Ever After - 1

    Cinderella's Prince Charming is just perfect, but his mother is a royal pain. She makes the ugly stepsisters look friendly! With a little makeover magic, Cinderella is ready to turn the Mean Queen into the Nice Queen....

  • Fairy Godmother Takes a Break

    After Happily Ever After - 2

    The Fairy Godmother is tired of helping everyone else live happily ever after. Nobody ever thanks her, and she's had enough! But can a fairy godmother really quit her job?...

  • The Frog Prince Hops to It

    After Happily Ever After - 3

    Prince Freddy is no longer a frog, but he misses the big pond. However, Princess Daisy thinks the pond is muddy, smelly, and gross. Prince Freddy must make his wife understand how amazing the pond is before it's too late....

  • Goldilocks and the Just Right Club

    After Happily Ever After - 4

    After her adventure at the Three Bears' house, Goldilocks starts a new school. She tries to fit in, but she is not a princess, a troll, or a ninja. Goldilocks wants a group of friends who are just right for her, but that's not so easy to find....

  • Jack and the Bean Snacks

    After Happily Ever After - 5

    Jack is ready for another adventure, but what could be as exciting as tricking the giant and stealing the golden goose? A trip to the local forest superstore gives him some food for thought. Jack has a new plan, but he needs his mother's stamp of app...

  • Mr. Wolf Bounces Back

    After Happily Ever After - 6

    Now that the big bad wolf has three cubs of his own, being the neighborhood bully doesn't seem right. He needs a new job. But what job is right for a strong, fast, scary wolf?...

  • Rapunzel Lets Her Hair Down

    After Happily Ever After - 7

    Rapunzel is sick of living at the palace and sick of her long hair. But the prince loves living in the palace and loves Rapunzel's long locks. Unless Rapunzel can find a way to cut loose, her life could become extra hairy!...



  • Red Riding Hood Takes Charge

    After Happily Ever After - 8

    Little Red Riding Hood is worried about her Granny. Granny's recovered from her scare with the Big Bad Wolf, but she's lonely. Thankfully Little Red Riding Hood is on the case! She is ready to find her Granny some new hobbies and some new friends....

  • Through My Window

    Jo has a bit of fever, and would like both of her parents to stay home to care for her; sadly, her mom must go off to work. Jo spends a quiet day in the care of her stay-at-home father, waiting for Mom to return with a promised surprise. All day long...

  • My Kind of School

  • Flora the Fairy's Magic Spells

    Flora the Fairy s class has one day to learn how to change the class dragon, Smoky, into something else and then back again. But Flora can't remember the words of the spell. Luckily, Flora's parents and grandparents offer great advice, helping her to...

  • Just in Time

    Part of the dynamic reading programme Project X, this book is truly boy-friendly. Project X is a reading programme that has been developed based on research into what will really hook boys into reading and make them love books. Project X includes fic...

  • Michael

    "Michael was . . . different. His teachers said he was the worst boy in the school. He was always late and he was a little scruffy."

    Is there no hope for him at all? Or is it good to be different? It's possible that the disruptive Michael could ...

  • Team X

    Part of the dynamic reading programme Project X, this book is truly boy-friendly. Project X is a reading programme that has been developed based on research into what will really hook boys into reading and make them love books. Project X includes fic...

  • Sleeping Nasty

    Prince Oscar sets out on a quest to find a princess who is beautiful and rich. His parents, the king and queen, are depending on him to save the family from ruin. When Oscar discovers an enchanted castle with a gorgeous princess he thinks that his se...

  • Under the Weather: Stories about Climate Change

    A gripping collection of stories that imaginatively explore the impact of climate change....

  • The Perfect Baby

    Lucy's new baby brother, William, is noisy and smelly, so Lucy insists he is returned to the hospital. She'd like to try another -- less annoying -- baby brother instead. But after trying a succession of babies from the New Baby Department, who turn ...

  • Football Fever

    Ten Top-Scoring Soccer Stories Take a grandstand seat for some great soccer action: - a barefoot boy who beats the odds and amazes everyone with his stunning skills; - a goalie called Titch, who proves height isn't everything when it comes to sa...

  • Football Fever 2

    Ten top-of-the-league soccer stories. Meet Craig, who takes advice from a phantom footballer to help his team on a goal-scoring run in the league championship; Dave, an inexperienced goalie who has to make split-second decisions in a penalty shoo...

  • Robinson Crusoe, Shipwrecked!

  • David and Goliath

    A classic tale of struggle against impossible odds David is very upset when he is not allowed to join his older brothers to fight the Philistines. He might be the youngest, but he is no longer a little boy. When he finally gets his chance, he...

  • Gulliver in Lilliput

    One of the best-known classic travel adventures Gulliver loves to travel. But when he is swept overboard from a ship, and finds himself tied up in a land populated by tiny people, he realizes some adventures aren't quite as much fun as they ...

  • Mr.Bear Gets Alarmed

    After Happily Ever After - 10

    The three bears deal with the psychological aftermath of their home invasion Mr Bear is a worrier, and after the Goldilocks break-in, he can't stop being anxious. So, he installs a state-of-the-art alarm system, with all sorts of lights an...

  • Mr. Giant and the Beastly Baron

    After Happily Ever After - 10

    The poor giant has emerged from his various encounters with Jack rather bruised and battered, and terrified of small boys. And actually he wasn't as bad as Jack made out. In fact, the giant is quite nice. Mr. Giant settles down in a small village whe...

  • Assassin

  • Dilly and the Birthday Treat

    A funny story about one very naughty little dinosaur features familiar themes of family harmony, sibling rivalry, and being good vs. being naughty It’s Dad's birthday and Dorla has already got him a present. Dilly has nothing to give him b...

  • Julius Caesar

    Tony Bradman creates a thrilling narrative retelling of Shakespeare's tragedy, Julius Caesar.

    Marcus
    Brutus is a close friend of Julius Caesar, emperor of Rome. So how does he find himself involved in a tangled plot for his
    a...

  • Macbeth

    Book Band: Dark Blue - Ideal for ages 9+

    An atmospheric retelling of the story of Macbeth, perfect for fans of Viking Boy and Janina Ramirez.

    One dark and stormy night, two men come across three witches who foretell the future. ...

  • Richard III

    Tony Bradman brings the tension and danger of a thriller to Shakespeare's history play, Richard III.

    The deformed Richard weaves a web of intrigue, removing all obstacles that stand between him and the throne of England. An atmosphere ...

  • Bad Boys

    Sometimes - to survive - you have to FIGHT! Each year, City FC - known as 'the Hawks' - take on a group of thirteen-year-olds for the first tier of their special soccer school: training sessions in the evenings and weekends for truly talented players...

  • Alien

  • Football Fever 3

    Pep times his move with instinctive perfection. Suddenly, he's back on the ball, and the defenders realize (too late, because they're committed now) that he never really left: it was all an illusion. And then he's over the ball, collecting it with hi...

  • Phenomenal Future Stories

    A cloned boy looking for his 'father'; the dramatic rescue of a captive tiger; the submersion of the Scottish isles in a flood; a girl who finds out why cyber-pets will never be as good as the real thing - these are among the fascinating scenarios co...

  • Under Pressure

    Each year, City FC - known as 'the Hawks' - take on a group of thirteen-year-olds for the first tier of their special soccer school: training sessions in the evenings and weekends for truly talented players who are aiming to become professional playe...

  • The Frankenstein Teacher

    The floor shook. The tables and chairs shook. The children shook. Suddenly, the door creaked open... and a huge figure loomed over them. It was... The Frankenstein Teacher! Class 3F get a very unusual new teacher. Frankenstein! But although Franke...

  • The Orchard Book of Swords Sorcerers & Superheroes

  • Merlin and the Ring of Power

  • Viking Boy

  • Young Merlin

  • In a Minute

    Jo is eager to get to the playground in the park, with her friend Sita and Patch the dog. But Mum and Dad take so long she thinks they'll never get there. When they finally arrive they are terribly disappointed. . . Until Patch makes a fantastic d...

  • Wait and See

    It's Saturday, and Jo has some pocket money to spend. So Jo and her mum go shopping, while Dad stays at home to make lunch for them all. But what should she spend her money on? She'll have to wait and see.

    ...

  • The Royal Baby

  • Hercules the Hero

    Hercules was famous throughout Greece for his strength and courage,
    which made the Goddess Hera cross. Why should a human enjoy such fame
    and success? She wants to see him suffer. So she makes him the servant
    of cruel King Eurystheus, ...

  • Mr. Bear Gets Alarmed

    After Happily Ever After - 9

    After the Goldilocks break-in, Mr. Bear is extra anxious. He installs a state-of-the-art alarm system and insists that Mrs. Bear and Baby Bear use it at all times. But it soon gets to be too much when he starts worrying about what might happen to his...

  • Snow White and the Magic Mirror

    After Happily Ever After - 11

    Snow White is just TOO nice and always helping other people out. She never has a moment to herself! She asks her magic mirror for advice but will she ever really listen to the answer? Snow White must learn to say no if she's going to live happily eve...

  • The Three Little Pigs Go Camping

    After Happily Ever After - 13

    The Three Little Pigs are going on a camping trip! The Third Little Pig likes to plan everything, but always misses out on the fun. Perhaps his brothers can help! ...

  • The Ugly Duckling Returns

    After Happily Ever After - 14

    It's been a while since the Ugly Duckling turned into a Swan, and life has been good. Now he's a famous model, but does being the biggest celebrity in the Forest mean he can't help save it? ...

  • The Wicked Stepmother Helps Out

    After Happily Ever After - 12

    The Wicked Stepmother realizes how mean she was to Cinderella. She wants to do something to help people and make amends for her past. But trying to find the right job proves tricky, until the Terrible Ogre gives her an idea. ...

  • Baba Yaga

  • The Tale of Little Red Riding Hood

  • Stories of World War One

    Tales to remember yesterday's fallen - from today's bestselling authors. Compiled by Tony Bradman, this collection of short stories chronicles the events of World War One - imagining the conflicts and emotions of those people caught up in the war and...

  • Polly and the Pirates

    A fun, rollicking story about an unlikely pirate family

    When their pirate crew cast them adrift on the ocean wave, it looks like certain death for Caleb, Annie, and their baby daughter Polly. Against all odds, they make it to land and...

  • Duel In The Sky

    A new German fighter ace is terrorizing British planes over the trenches of France. It will take the bravery and sacrifice of a British ace and the courage of a hero to bring him down. ...

  • Is That a Coconut? Yuck!

    A hilarious jungle farce combining a take on the age-old hot potato theme and a case of mistaken identity

    One day, a small, round, hairy thing fell from a tree . . . and landed right in front of Elephant. "What’s this?" Elephant ru...

  • Through Mud and Blood

    A World War I short story perfect for getting into history. ...

  • Harald Hardnut

  • ANZAC Boys

  • The Boy And The Globe

  • Who Will Marry Prince Harry?

    A hilarious fairytale-with-a-twist from a best-loved author of young fiction. Prince Harry’s parents insist that he must get married -- and they’ve signed him up to the dating website fairytalepartner.com to make sure he does! But when his dates ...

  • Master Will and the Spanish Spy

  • World Cup Final

    World Cup Final is the vividly imagined tale of a young boy's experiences during 1966, the year England hosted the Football World Cup. Will England qualify?Could they even win? Will he get to watch the final? And can football heal t...

  • Dilly the Dinosaur

  • How To Be a Boy

  • One-Nil

  • Anglo-Saxon Boy

    An action-packed Anglo-Saxon tale of one boy's journey to the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The story of one Anglo-Saxon boy's journey to the Battle of Hastings in 1066: Key Stage 2 History brought to life as battle-packed adventure. 1065: Magnus is th...

  • The King Who Thought He Was Clever

    A hilarious tale about a mischievous king who is desperate to show off his clever tricks to three unsuspecting princes. Find out what he gets up to, and whether anyone can beat him at his own game....

  • Revolt Against the Romans

    "I've fought every kind of barbarian, but the Britons are by far the worst..."

    Marcus is excited about travelling to Britannia, the island at the edge of the world. But the Britons are savages who tattoo themselves and take the...

  • The Greatest Stories Ever Told

  • Plague

  • Attack of the Vikings

  • Secret of the Stones

  • Elvis the Squirrel

    Book band: Gold (Ideal for ages 6+)
    Quizzed for Accelerated Reader

    A fun, heartwarming animal story, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school.

    Elvis the squirrel is always up for an adventure, especi...

  • Trouble with Trolls

    When troublesome trolls are raiding Erik''s Viking village, Erik comes up with a crazy plan: make friends with a dragon!Level 3 Reading Ladders are exciting and challenging stories, perfect for children who beginning to read independently....

  • Winter of the Wolves

    The history and partnership of the Angles and Saxons are explored in this thrilling adventure about the trials and tribulations of their settlement in Britain. Written by bestselling author Tony Bradman, this coming of age tale is perfect for fans of...

  • Robot Runaway

  • Blackout!

    A gripping first-hand account of life back home during World War Two. Britain has been fighting the Second World War for five years and, with his father away serving in the navy, Jimmy feelsresponsible for looking after his...

  • Knights V Dinosaurs

    Book band: Purple (Ideal for ages: 6+)An entertaining, mischievous tale, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school.Joe doesn't play with his toys much any more – he prefers the exciting games on his tablet. But he keeps w...

  • Queen of Darkness

    The gripping story of Boudica and her battle against the Roman empire, told through the eyes of a young girl. Perfect for fans of historical adventure.

    Young Rhianna is relieved when Queen Boudica takes in her and her sister when their par...

  • A Bad Day for Jayden

    Reluctant-reader favourite Tony Bradman returns with a 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 - b...

  • Home Again

  • Football Crazy

    A brand-new 4u2read edition of a fun and light-hearted soccer story from reluctant-reader favourite Tony Bradman.Danny and his mates Jamil and Lewis are over the moon when soccer legend Jock Ramsey agrees to coach their team. For the first time ever ...

  • Daisy and 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 of men whose bodies will never make it home, and the Unknown Warrior will represent them all. As hundreds of people crowd t...

  • Skin Deep

  • Bruno and Frida

    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 Ger...

  • Operation Banana

    As World War ll 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...

  • Hakari and the Great Secret

    Hakari is starting to feel like the loneliest hamster in the world, and as more days go by in the pet shop, all he can think about is how wonderful being a pet would be. One day, a family finally picks him, making his dreams come true! But as he arri...

  • When Saturday Comes

    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...

  • A Fantastic Trip

  • Spooky Teachers

    • / General Fiction
    • Buy Buy

    Class Three are the worst class ever. Their teacher, Miss Nicely, is very fed up. But then Miss Shade -- the Ghost Teacher -- pays them a visit . . .

    Class Three are waiting to meet their new teacher. Thud! Thud! Somebody is heading towar...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Tony Bradman has published 131 books.

The next book by Tony Bradman, A Fantastic Trip, will be published in August 2024.

The first book by Tony Bradman, Dilly Goes to the Dentist, was published in September 1988.

Yes. Tony Bradman has 1 series.
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