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- ISBN 9781915703453
- Dimensions: 138 x 216mm
- Publication Date: 18 Jun 2026
- Publisher: Epic Storytelling Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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A boy is trapped in a haunted house...
An astronaut needs to evade space dragons to get back home...
A girl has a super power – to magic noodles out of nowhere...
These are just three of the 27 unforgettable tales in this collection – some fantasy, some science-fiction, some involving ancient gods.
But look closer...
...because, beneath the myths and magic lies something else entirely: moments of courage, fear, hope, and kindness, all drawn from real life stories.
Can you spot the truth?
Sometimes funny, sometimes thrilling, sometimes heartbreaking, every story here is proof that the most extraordinary adventures aren't just made up.
They come from us.
This is a collection of children's stories like no other. From intergalactic rescues to magical schools, from ancient gods to futuristic worlds, every story offers something unexpected.
But there’s more beneath the surface. Each tale is inspired by the real experiences of someone who lived through the 1940s. Moments of bravery, friendship, loss, resilience, and sacrifice are all reimagined through the boundless creativity of young storytellers, then shared here with the help of much-loved authors.
The result is a collection that feels both wildly inventive and deeply true – ideal for independent readers aged 9+ who love variety, surprise, and stories that stay with you long after the final page.
Matt Killeen was born in Birmingham during the war-mad seventies. After working as an advertising copywriter and journalist, he joined the LEGO® Group in 2010 before leaving to write full-time. His debut novel, Orphan Monster Spy, was shortlisted for the Costa Children’s Book Award. A gamer, football fan and lover of costume parties, he now lives among fields with his partner, two children, a fluffy dog, and a lot of LEGO®.
Amy Scott Robinson began storytelling in 2007, and was soon presenting Traditional Tales for the Oxford Reading Tree. She writes for church organisations as well as books like the Gladstone the Gargoyle trilogy and the Adventuring Girls series. She lives with her husband Tiffer and their two children in Suffolk.
Chip Colquhoun began storytelling professionally in 2007. He has since presented Traditional Tales for Oxford Reading Tree, toured six UK family theatre shows, performed at Glastonbury Festival, represented Roald Dahl on ITV, and set a Guinness World Record with the World Storytelling Café. Oh – and also written many children’s books, and trained hundreds of teachers worldwide to inspire a love of literacy. He lives in Cambridgeshire with his wife Emma and two kittens.
Bethany D’Arcy is a teen illustrator from Cambridgeshire. Drawing came much easier to her than writing, and she continues to develop her digital art portfolio alongside hand drawn pieces using watercolour or ink. She is inspired by many artists, including her twin sister Olivia who has her own unique style.
