Tony Mitton: The Storyteller's Secrets [2009] hardback SCFIC As part of these preparations

As part of these preparations

History has not been kind to the son of a Putney brewer who became the architect of England's split with Rome

Gorgeous cover illustration by Mila Furstova

Grandad Dog gives them a new blue car to use while he's mending the red car

Tony Mitton: The Storyteller's Secrets [2009] hardback SCFIC As part of these preparationsWhen twins Toby and Tess meet a mysterious old traveller, they're fascinated by his magical tales of far off places, strange enchantments and unbelievable miracles. Each time he visits the village he brings them a new tale and a special story reminder from the bundle that he carries on his back. Most intriguing of all is the Map of Marvels, which shimmers and shifts and invites the children to make incredible journeys of their own.