One-Nil

by Tony Bradman

Published 26 September 1985

Full of dreams, drama and lots of heart, this fun football tale is a perfect quick fiction fix for sports-mad readers.

Luke is desperate to meet his heroes when he discovers that the England football team are secretly training at his local ground! But how is he supposed to do that when he has to go to school all day? He has to come up with a plan, and quick, if he ever has a chance of making his dream come true.

Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.


The Two Jacks

by Tony Bradman

Published 22 September 1999

Jack Baker and Jack Barker couldn't be more different. Jack Baker is the perfect pupil - he always does his homework on time. Jack Barker is the bad boy who NEVER does anything right. But one day a new teacher mixes them up and things change forever in this charming story of mistaken identity. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers of 8+


Football Crazy

by Tony Bradman

Published 5 August 2013
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? Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers of 8+

Operation Banana

by Tony Bradman

Published 6 April 2023

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!

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 7.