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The Orchard Book of Swords Sorcerers and Superheroes

The Orchard Book of Swords Sorcerers and Superheroes

by Tony Bradman (Author), Tony Ross (Illustrator), Tony Bradman (Author)

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    Hardcover 2003

    $3.19
Synopsis

This collection brings together ten of the greatest classic stories, each one as thrilling as the last. From the heroics of Jason and the Argonauts, to the courage of George as he sets out to fight the terrible dragon, to the bravery and kindness of Robin Hood, this is a book full of excitement, surprises and adventure. Retold in a lively and humorous style by Tony Bradman and accompanied by Tony Ross's distinctive illustrations, these stories will capture every child's imagination from the very first page.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 128
 Publisher: Orchard Books
Published: 25 Sep 2003
ISBN 10: 1841217778
ISBN 13: 9781841217772
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years

Media Reviews
Another Orchard anthology success Angels & Urchins Another Orchard anthology success Angels & Urchins This is a book fun of excitement, surprises and adventure Family Interest This is a book fun of excitement, surprises and adventure Family Interest A must-have for your bookshelf...this is the sort of book that stays with you for years and years. Highly recommended The Bookbag A must-have for your bookshelf...this is the sort of book that stays with you for years and years. Highly recommended The Bookbag Bradman's style is lively and accessible...Tony Ross's illustrations are high-spirited and child-friendly Financial Times Magazine Bradman's style is lively and accessible...Tony Ross's illustrations are high-spirited and child-friendly Financial Times Magazine Ten fabulous stories of macho derring-do Daily Mail Ten fabulous stories of macho derring-do Daily Mail The text and illustrations are as accomplished as you would expect from this partnership which continues Orchard's work in presenting handsome, high quality anthologies and collections as 'gift books' created by outstanding authors and illustrators working in collaboration. Books for Keeps A delightfully fresh and fun looking book for these frequently told classic tales. School Librarian
Author Bio
Tony Bradman is an experienced editor, writer and anthologist in the world of children's books. He has written numerous plays, stories and poems for young children. His book 'Here come the Heebie-Jeebies and Other Scary Poems' was short-listed for The English 4-11 Awards for the Best Children's Illustrated Books of 2000. Tony Ross is one of the most popular and successful of all children's illustrators, with many picture books to his name. He has also produced line drawings for many fiction titles.