Tony Bradman

Profile

Children's Books (Author)

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  Daisy and the Unknown Warrior
  Reviewed in BfK No. 246 (January 2021)
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  Winter of the Wolves
  Reviewed in BfK No. 236 (May 2019)
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  Secret of the Stones
  Reviewed in BfK No. 227 (November 2017)
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  Anglo-Saxon Boy
  Reviewed in BfK No. 224 (May 2017)
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  Master Will and the Spanish Spy
  Reviewed in BfK No. 221 (November 2016)
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  The Boy and the Globe
  Reviewed in BfK No. 218 (May 2016)
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  My Brother's Keeper
  Reviewed in BfK No. 207 (July 2014)
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  Viking Boy
  Reviewed in BfK No. 197 (November 2012)
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  How to be a Boy
  Reviewed in BfK No. 190 (September 2011)
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  Beowulf the Hero
  Reviewed in BfK No. 189 (July 2011)
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  Space School: Crash Course
  Reviewed in BfK No. 188 (May 2011)
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  Space School: Blast Off!
  Reviewed in BfK No. 188 (May 2011)
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  The Perfect Baby
  Reviewed in BfK No. 176 (May 2009)
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  Creaky Castle: Tom and the Siege
  Reviewed in BfK No. 176 (May 2009)
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  Daddy's Lullaby
  Reviewed in BfK No. 173 (November 2008)
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  Look Out, He's Behind You
  Reviewed in BfK No. 166 (September 2007)
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  Creaky Castle: Tom's Dragon Trouble
  Reviewed in BfK No. 166 (September 2007)
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  Dirty Dozen, The
  Reviewed in BfK No. 159 (July 2006)
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  Mummy Family Find Fame, The
  Reviewed in BfK No. 155 (November 2005)
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  Flora the Fairy
  Reviewed in BfK No. 153 (July 2005)
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  The Orchard Book of Swords, Sorcerers and Superheroes
  Reviewed in BfK No. 145 (March 2004)
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  Aftershock!
  Reviewed in BfK No. 127 (March 2001)
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  Hurricane!
  Reviewed in BfK No. 127 (March 2001)
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  The Thing that Came from Jason's Nose!
  Reviewed in BfK No. 119 (November 1999)
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  Has Anyone Seen Jack?
  Reviewed in BfK No. 117 (July 1999)
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  The Magnificent Mummies
  Reviewed in BfK No. 106 (September 1997)
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  Michael
  Reviewed in BfK No. 106 (September 1997)
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  Billy and the Baby
  Reviewed in BfK No. 104 (May 1997)
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  Wow! I'm a Whale!
  Reviewed in BfK No. 102 (January 1997)
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  Not Like That, Like This!
  Reviewed in BfK No. 98 (May 1996)
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  Dilly's Muddy Day
  Reviewed in BfK No. 98 (May 1996)
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  Billy and the Baby
  Reviewed in BfK No. 78 (January 1993)
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  Michael
  Reviewed in BfK No. 75 (July 1992)
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  Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?
  Reviewed in BfK No. 74 (May 1992)
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  That Spells Magic
  Reviewed in BfK No. 72 (January 1992)
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  Dilly the Dinosaur, Superstar
  Reviewed in BfK No. 69 (July 1991)
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  Let's Go, Ben!
  Reviewed in BfK No. 69 (July 1991)
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  The Sandal
  Reviewed in BfK No. 67 (March 1991)
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  Wait and See
  Reviewed in BfK No. 64 (September 1990)
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  The Ugly Duckling
  Reviewed in BfK No. 63 (July 1990)
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  The Gingerbread Man
  Reviewed in BfK No. 63 (July 1990)
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  Daisy and the Babysitter
  Reviewed in BfK No. 59 (November 1989)
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  Daisy Goes Swimming
  Reviewed in BfK No. 59 (November 1989)
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  Dilly: The Worst Day Ever
  Reviewed in BfK No. 57 (July 1989)
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  Dilly Tells the Truth
  Reviewed in BfK No. 51 (July 1988)
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  Dilly's Muddy Day
  Reviewed in BfK No. 48 (January 1988)
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  One Nil
  Reviewed in BfK No. 45 (July 1987)
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Children's Books (Contributor)

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  Under the Weather: Stories About Climate Change
  Reviewed in BfK No. 180 (January 2010)
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  Give Me Shelter
  Reviewed in BfK No. 164 (May 2007)
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  I Love You, Football
  Reviewed in BfK No. 147 (July 2004)
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  Skin Deep
  Reviewed in BfK No. 147 (July 2004)
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  Here Come the Heebie Jeebies and other Scary Poems
  Reviewed in BfK No. 125 (November 2000)
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  Good Sports!
  Reviewed in BfK No. 123 (July 2000)
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  Off to School
  Reviewed in BfK No. 111 (July 1998)
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  Dear Mum, Don't Panic
  Reviewed in BfK No. 99 (July 1996)
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  Amazing Adventure Stories
  Reviewed in BfK No. 96 (January 1996)
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  Fantastic Space Stories
  Reviewed in BfK No. 96 (January 1996)
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  SF on Tape
  Reviewed in BfK No. 83 (November 1993)
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  Mystery on Tape
  Reviewed in BfK No. 82 (September 1993)
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  Our Side of the Playground
  Reviewed in BfK No. 77 (November 1992)
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  You're Late Dad
  Reviewed in BfK No. 73 (March 1992)
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  A Kiss on the Nose
  Reviewed in BfK No. 42 (January 1987)
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Articles

Friends, Romans and Countrymen...	BfK No. 241 (March 2020)	What have stories about the Romans done for us, asks Tony Bradman
Bringing Beowulf to Britain	BfK No. 236 (May 2019)	Tony Bradman on a story that’s enthralled him all his life
You're just one click away from an author	BfK No. 229 (March 2018)	Says Tony Bradman
Ten of the Best Historical Novels for Children	BfK No. 226 (September 2017)	Ten of the Best historical novels chosen by Tony Bradman
The story of The Pavee and the Buffer Girl	BfK No. 224 (May 2017)	Tony Bradman on the commission that launched the career of Siobhan Dowd.
Our (Shakespeare) revels are now just beginning…	BfK No. 217 (March 2016)	Tony Bradman on the lasting appeal of the Bard
Family Stories and the First World War	BfK No. 211 (March 2015)	by Tony Bradman
Stories of WW1 – an introduction	BfK No. 206 (May 2014)	Tony Bradman on a new collection by top authors
Books for Babies	BfK No. 92 (May 1995)	Tony Bradman chooses books for babies and the very young.
Authorgraph No 50 – Ruth Brown	BfK No. 50 (May 1988)	Ruth Brown was interviewed by Tony Bradman.
May We Recommend... Bob Graham	BfK No. 30 (January 1985)	Tony Bradman introduces Bob Graham.
Dick Bruna	BfK No. 28 (September 1984)	`I DO MY BOOKS FOR THE FUN OF CHILDREN'. Dick Bruna talks to Tony Bradman.
Terry Jones: Children's Writer	BfK No. 23 (November 1983)	Tony Bradman reports on a visit to the man behind Erik the Viking.
Meet Eric Hill	BfK No. 23 (November 1983)	Tony Bradman meets Spot's creator Eric Hill.
Hardy Perennial – Patrick Hardy	BfK No. 19 (March 1983)	Tony Bradman talks to the man behind a new imprint in children's publishing.
Fairy Tale Visions	BfK No. 19 (March 1983)	Tony Bradman examines the work of Tony Ross and Errol le Cain.
AWARDS - Mother Goose, The Children's Book Award & The Guardian Award	BfK No. 14 (May 1982)	Three pages of winners.
The World of Children's Books - The Publicity People	BfK No. 12 (January 1982)	Continuing our exploration of the Books for Keeps map of the World of Children's Books, we venture into another part of Publishers Island, the Department of Publicity.
Phil Redmond Talking	BfK No. 12 (January 1982)	Phil Redmond in conversation with Tony Bradman about Grange Hill, television and lots beside.
Books for Christmas - Chris Powling, Tony Bradman, Cathy Lister, David Bennett, Steve Bowles & Pat Triggs select titles	BfK No. 11 (November 1981)	Six pages of books for giving chosen some of our regular reviewers and contributors.
50 Years of Babar	BfK No. 11 (November 1981)	Tony Bradman meets Laurent de Brunhoff and talks about his association with the famous elephant.
The World of Children's Books - THE EDITORS	BfK No. 10 (September 1981)	A look at the world of children's books.
Picture Book People	BfK No. 8 (May 1981)	Focus on six artists and their books -Tomie de Paola, Susanna Gretz, Celia Berridge, Colin McNaughton, Mitsumasa Anno and Peter Spier.
Asterix and his Creators	BfK No. 7 (March 1981)	Anthea Bell talks about Translating Goscinny and Tony Bradman meets Uderzo.
Turning a Book into a TV Series	BfK No. 6 (January 1981)	Tony Bradman describes how the TV series was made.

Reviews

The Missing	Reviewed in BfK No. 240 (January 2020)
The Big Dipper	Reviewed in BfK No. 11 (November 1981)
Mouldy's Orphan	Reviewed in BfK No. 11 (November 1981)
Strictly Private	Reviewed in BfK No. 11 (November 1981)
Gangsters, Ghosts and Dragonflies	Reviewed in BfK No. 11 (November 1981)
Hansel and Gretel	Reviewed in BfK No. 11 (November 1981)
Peepo!	Reviewed in BfK No. 11 (November 1981)
Sunshine	Reviewed in BfK No. 11 (November 1981)
Another Fine Mess	Reviewed in BfK No. 11 (November 1981)

History

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