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Once Upon a Legend
a blockbuster adventure from the author of The Day I Fell into a Fairytale
By Ben Miller
Illustrated by Elisa Paganelli
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About The Book
Discover your destiny in a legendary tale of friendly giants and magical mishaps, from actor and comedian Ben Miller, bestselling author of The Day I Fell into a Fairytale.
Marcus has just started Merlin's, a very unusual school...
He doesn't like it and is doing everything he can to get into big trouble and be sent home. When a midnight prank accidentally wakes a sleeping giant called Crom, things take a turn for the magical.
But there are other giants on the move, bigger and angrier than Crom. Realising that Merlin's and the whole country are in danger, it's a race against time for the two new friends to find the magic of their own bravery.
Turn the page, share the adventure in this bestselling magical story for all the family, illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.
Praise for Ben Miller:
'A magical adventure' Sunday Express on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale
'Great for reading aloud' The Week Junior on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale
'A fire-side gem of a story' Abi Elphinstone on The Night I Met Father Christmas
'Fabulous' Sunday Express on The Boy Who Made the World Disappear
'Enchanting, funny and intriguing in equal measure' Philip Ardagh on The Night I Met Father Christmas
Marcus has just started Merlin's, a very unusual school...
He doesn't like it and is doing everything he can to get into big trouble and be sent home. When a midnight prank accidentally wakes a sleeping giant called Crom, things take a turn for the magical.
But there are other giants on the move, bigger and angrier than Crom. Realising that Merlin's and the whole country are in danger, it's a race against time for the two new friends to find the magic of their own bravery.
Turn the page, share the adventure in this bestselling magical story for all the family, illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.
Praise for Ben Miller:
'A magical adventure' Sunday Express on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale
'Great for reading aloud' The Week Junior on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale
'A fire-side gem of a story' Abi Elphinstone on The Night I Met Father Christmas
'Fabulous' Sunday Express on The Boy Who Made the World Disappear
'Enchanting, funny and intriguing in equal measure' Philip Ardagh on The Night I Met Father Christmas
About The Illustrator
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's UK (August 31, 2023)
- Length: 320 pages
- ISBN13: 9781398515888
- Ages: 8 - 99
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