Eric Maddern

Eric Maddern

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Eric Maddern studied sociology and psychology at Sheffield University, then spent 10 years travelling around the world. He now performs all over the country as a storyteller and folk singer, and he has built a roundhouse in the grounds of his home, where he holds storytelling events. He lives in Gwnyedd, Wales.



Eric's books for Frances Lincoln are Death in a Nut, Nail Soup, Cow on the Roof, Earth Story and Life Story, Fire Children, The King with Horse's Ears, Spirit of the Forest, Rainbow Bird, The King and the Seed and Curious Clownfish.



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Paul Hess was born in Sydney, Australia, in 1961. He went to art college in Sydney and then worked as a graphic designer and Art Director for various companies both in Sydney and London from 1981 to 1991. He has worked as a freelance art director and illustrator since then. His books for Frances Lincoln are Death in a Nut, Nail Soup, Cow on the Roof, Dragon of Krakow, Hidden Tales from Eastern Europe, The King with Horse's Ears and The King and the Seed. He lives in Northumberland.

1st August 2004

The King with Horse's Ears

King Mark has a secret: he has horse's ears. No one knows about it except his barber, who is sworn not to tell, on pain ... MoreThe King with Horse's Ears

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3rd March 2011

The King and the Seed

Old King Karnak is worried. He hasn't long to live, and there is no heir to the throne. So he holds a rather unusual com... MoreThe King and the Seed

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1st May 2003

Spirit of the Forest: Tree Tales from Around the World

Trees are symbols of life itself. We cut them down at our peril. Here is a leafy anthology of 12 traditional tales from ... MoreSpirit of the Forest: Tree Tales from Around the World

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1st January 2007

Death in a Nut

When Jack meets Old Man Death coming towards his cottage, he realises at once what's up. "You're not taking my old mothe... MoreDeath in a Nut

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1st September 1996

Rainbow Bird: An Aboriginal Folk Tale from Northern Australia

A bright, vibrant picture book retelling of a traditional Aboriginal fire myth from Northern Australia. "I'm boss for Fi... MoreRainbow Bird: An Aboriginal Folk Tale from Northern Australia

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19th September 2011

Nail Soup

On Christmas Eve, Maritza is disappointed. Rainy weather has flooded the roads preventing her from selling her baskets a... MoreNail Soup

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2nd March 2017

The Rainbow Bird

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1st April 2007

The Cow on the Roof

Every day Shon goes out to plough the fields, while his wife Sian works at home in the farmyard. Shon feels he does all... MoreThe Cow on the Roof

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25th June 1998

Earth Story

The story of the origins of the Earth. Eric Maddern takes the reader on a journey from the enormous bang at the beginnin... MoreEarth Story

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15th January 2009

Curious Clownfish

Baby Clownfish ventures out of her anemone and into the reef, on a search for adventure. She meets a whole variety of fa... MoreCurious Clownfish

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