The Greatest Stories Ever Told

By: Tony Bradman, Tony Ross (Illustrator)

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Hardcover | 13 July 2017 | Edition Number 1

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This spellbinding collection brings together nine classic adventure stories, each one as thrilling as the last.

Travel to far-off lands with fantastical beasts and powerful sorcerers, do battle with dastardly villains and uncover ancient treasure guarded by a fire-breathing dragon. From the heroics of Jason and Hercules, to the bravery of Robin Hood and the cunning of Ali Baba, this is a book full of excitement, surprise and adventure.

Told by renowned storyteller Tony Bradman in a lively, humorous style and fully illustrated throughout by the incomparable Tony Ross, this beautiful hardback book, complete with a foiled jacket, will make the perfect gift.

Stories included are:

Jason and the Golden Fleece

King Arthur's Beginnings

Aladdin

Hercules and the Monstrous Cacus

Sinbad the Sailor

George and the Dragon

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Theseus and the Minotaur

Robin Hood

About the Author

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.

About the Illustrator

Tony Ross is a Kate Greenaway commended illustrator, acclaimed the world over for his distinctive style. Drawing on his background as a cartoonist, he has bought his characteristic humour and warmth to books from bestselling authors such as Roald Dahl and David Walliams. These include Fantastic Mr Fox and Awful Auntie, winner of the 2014 National Book Awards, and also the much-loved Horrid Henry series by Francesca Simon.

Industry Reviews

A delightfully fresh and fun looking book for these frequently told classic tales. - School Librarian

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

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