Keith Brumpton
Email:
keithbrumpton@btinternet.comBRAW network:
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yesBiography:
Born by Hadrian's Wall and still retaining the ancient Geordie people's legendary ability to keep warm in a t-shirt no matter the temperature, Keith has lived in Scotland for over ten years. In this time he has written and illustrated many books, devised and written TV shows, eaten way too many cheese pasties, and got married to a beautiful Australian. Still support Torquay United. Photograph copyright Keith Brumpton.
About writer's events and projects:
1-hr illustrated talks on illustrating and writing books. 1 class (up to 35)
Language:
EnglishAge groups:
5-8, 9-12, TeensBooks written
Written and illustrated from the dinosaur's point of view by ten-year-old Roger Dinosaur, this book introduces the reader to his family, neighbourhood, and numerous dinosaur friends through ...
Champion charioteer, Scalectrix, is having problems keeping pole position in the Formula One style chariot racing contest. Is it just a case of dodgy driving? Or is someone throwing a spanner in the ...
The emperor has got himself in a pickle. In exchange for peace with the neighbouring kingdom (at least for a while), he has promised to marry Princess Yukkifoto. But the only route to his would-be ...
A story to tie in with the 1994 World Cup, about the first ever World Cup played when dinosaurs still roamed the earth - and Terry Triceratops, manager of Dinosaur Forest, a team with problems.
Mad sorceress, Ludicra, has installed a new magic pool in her grotto and it appears to be bringing her good luck - unusually, all her predictions are coming true! Then suddenly one day, she ...
We are in Ancient Britain. The Roman Emperor, Nero, is on the throne and shows no sign of getting up. A mystery gang is trying to sabotage the Gladiator Games - and it's down to Antonius Pantonius, ...
When Rinki's neighbours are pig-napped from their village he's determined to rescue them, even if it means a treacherous quest through the forest...But it's not long before Rinki crosses paths with ...
A book of snaps, sketches, poems and diary entries that are full of insights into life on Earth as seen through the eyes of two funny little aliens
The hapless Derek is kidnapped by female fighters who soon learn that Derek isn't much of a Viking warrior.
The story of Kevin McAllister's discovery of the famous Nessie and his bid to keep her existence a secret.
Derek is not a typical Viking - he gets seas sick, he has to stand on all journeys because his legs are too long to fit under the oars, and he doesn''t like battles be cause the swords are too sharp ...
Elasticman, Mothgirl and the others have lost their powers. When they learn that the Superhero Inspectorate is coming to check them out, the pressure is on. Can our clapped-out crew of caped ...
The story of retired superheroes Elasticman, Mothgirl and Skeletonman who are convinced that they have lost their powers, but Laura is sure that all they need is a crime to solve.
Legend has it that in the far south of the Pork-i kingdom there is a crumbling old temple. Anyone who can spend a night there and live to see the dawn will be rewarded with fabulous treasure.
By ...
Derek is given control over his own longboat and sent to slay the Dragon from the Black Lagoon. Derek, n aturally, is terrified at the thought. Will his guardian sea gull, Frank, be able to help him ...
Supports study of legends and familiar traditional stories in Key Stage 2 literacy strategy. It includes speech bubbles to aid reading for children with special reading needs.
Stolen from their cradle by dastardly ringmaster Finian Macabre, knife-throwing twins Cuthbert and Fatima have become the star act in the Great Macabre's struggling circus. They dream of leaving the ...
The evil Crimson Trotter has crafted a deadly magical sword, and bestowed it on the villainous Gung-Ho and his gang of bandits. They plan to take over the city and seize the emperor's palace!
The ...
Rusty has to go undercover as he receives a tip-off that Lord Dachshund''s diamonds are about to be snatc hed. Integrated with drawings, each page is full of jokes an d clues which challenge the ...
In this follow-up to "The Mystery of the Missing Moggie", Police Dog 99 is after a con-dog operating on his patch taking advantage of lonely old-age pensioners. The book includes clues and ...
The third in a series of whodunnits intended for the just fluent reader, featuring Police Dog 99. Someone is nobbling the sheepdogs at the Ducksbottom Farm sheepdog trials and only Police Dog 99 with ...
All the moments and feelings which make up a small child's day are captured in this book. Age group 2-5.
Supports study of legends and familiar traditional stories in Key Stage 2 literacy strategy. It includes speech bubbles to aid reading for children with special reading needs.
Follows the exploits of Derek, the hapless Viking who is depressed, doesnt like battles and suffers from seasickness. Illustrated with line drawings.
Books illustrated
Harvey and Darren are surprised and alarmed when their headmistress, Mrs Pinto, insists they join her secret after-school club, known only by the initials "B.E." But their alarm turns to ...
The Team are on their way to Soccer Camp! After winning the league championship, they're off to play the best of the best for the Camp Cup. There's just one small problem
The new soccer season is here, and Harvey has spent his entire life savings on a pair of Armadillo Aces
Harvey's team always loses. Professor Gertie, Harvey's neighbour, can't understand why. But the Bouncing Boots she invented were too bouncy, and the Smoke Machine she'd sewn into Harvey's shorts blew ...
The Team are winning! They only need one more point to win the league, and tensions are high. So when Darren, the goalkeeper, makes a mistake, the rest of The Team are furious. Suddenly, they're all ...
