Bradman, Tony – The Bell Bookshop

Roman boy

Emma — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The action-packed story of Roman boy Lucius, exiled from Rome to the most savage province of the Empire – Britannia.
Banished from Rome by his jealous stepfather, fourteen-year-old Lucius is exiled to Londinium. Plunged into mortal danger as he flees his stepfather’s assassin, Lucius takes a false name and joins the brutal ranks of The Eagles, the Roman Legion in Britannia. Under the watchful eye of the god Jupiter, Lucius excels in battle and catches the attention of his superiors – but how can he fulfil his destiny when he can’t even claim his own name? As the shadows of war gather, Lucius’s secret past catches up with him. He must face not only the Celtic rebels but also his stepfather’s relentless vendetta – and the spectre of his own self-doubt.

Operation Banana

Emma — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000

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 factory and it’s a long time since they’ve heard from Susan’s dad, who’s on the front line in North Africa. Everything is in short supply in London, but Susan decides she’s going to cheer her mum up by getting her a treat, and what could be more rare at that time than a sweet, delicious banana? But what lengths will Susan have to go to find one? Let Operation Banana commence!

Viking Boy

Emma — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000

A sparky non-fiction guide to the Viking world, told by the hero of Tony Bradman’s bestselling novel Viking Boy.
Take a real-life tour of the everyday world of Gunnar, a teenage Viking boy: find out how the Vikings lived, what they believed, how they travelled and fought, and gained their legendary reputation as warriors. Gunnar tells us the real story of growing up as a Viking in an exciting first-hand account, introducing us to family and friends, famous warriors, sea-raiders and even a Norse god!
Packed with historical facts, figures and anecdotes, with illustrated information panels on topics from Viking poetry to battle and bloodlust, this is a brilliant new read for Viking fanatics, both at home and in the classroom.

Daisy and the Unknown Warrior

Emma — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

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 to Westminster Abbey, Daisy knows she has to make it to the ceremony. Because although they call the warrior ‘unknown’, she is sure that he is her father ?

Football Crazy

Emma — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000

When football legend Joe Ramsey agrees to coach their team, Danny, Lewis and Jamil are delighted! But Coach Ramsey is tough. Very tough. Can the boys survive the pressures of the team and still enjoy the game?

Blackout

Emma — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000

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 feels responsible for looking after his mother and sister.

But when he loses track of time at the cinema, Jimmy finds himself in real trouble.

It’s dark and the sirens are blaring – it’s a bombing raid!

Forced to spend the night in a shelter, when he finally gets home, there’s no home to go to. The house has been bombed out and his mother and sister are nowhere to be found. How will Jimmy survive alone on the dangerous streets of London? And will he ever find his family?

BOOKS IN THE SERIES

Blackout (WW2)
Coming Home (WWI)
Escape From Pompeii
Freedom (slavery)
Independence (Ireland 1920)
Plague
Titanic

Winter Of The Wolves Anglo-Saxon Age Is

Emma — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000

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 Rosemary Sutcliff and will have readers gripped from start to finish. Oslaf works hard to prove his worth in the village: he labours on the farm, he trains as a warrior and he is slowly finding his place in the community. But when the Chieftain makes the decision to move the village across the sea to the great new land of Britannia, suddenly the Britons are a greater threat than Oslaf’s rivalry with the Chieftain’s son, Wermund. Can the Angles and the Saxons defeat the Britons? And will Oslaf be as brave as the hero in the tale of Beowulf?This exciting and dramatic story is packed with great characters and insight into the Angles’ migration, settlement and partnership with the Saxons in 6th century Britain. The Flashbacks series offers dramatic stories set in key moments of history, perfect for introducing children to historical topics.

Attack Of The Vikings

Emma — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000

An exciting historical adventure by the author of Viking Boy set in Viking Britain – brilliant for introducing the historical era to children. Finn wants to be a Viking warrior and seek adventure and glory in far-off lands, not become chieftain of a farming village like his father. But then, when his father has been summoned away to another island, Finn is left in charge and danger strikes. With the village under siege and only Finn and his friends to protect it, can he save the day and learn what it really means to have the blood of a Viking?Book band: Dark BlueIdeal for ages: 9+

Survivor The Great Plague

Emma — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0000

London is in the grip of a terrible plague and Daniel has been locked in his own home, doomed to die alongside his infected family. Can he find a way to escape before he catches the disease, too? And with the streets full of criminals and corrupt plague doctors, who can he turn to if he does? A thrilling story about a young boy’s fight to stay alive during one of history’s deadliest epidemics.