Once Upon a Legend: a blockbuster adventure from the author of The Day I Fell into a Fairytale
Ben Miller, Elisa Paganelli
Subjects
- Fantasy Worlds - awesome adventures of magic and mystery
- Facts & Information - lists, stats and plenty of facts
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
Average rating
Discover your destiny in a legendary tale of friendly giants and magical mishaps, from actor and comedian Ben Miller, author of The Day I Fell into a Fairytale.
‘Wonderful, funny, magical’ Chris Evans
‘A sheer delight for all kids both big AND small’ Ruth Jones
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.
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Reviews
I like the character Marcus, he always gets to mischief in his school, he always make funny and hilarious pranks then one day he was sent to a magical school and met this kind giant named Crom (my seconnd favourite character), I would really like to recommend this to small children like me
Superintendent Tyler Ridiculous 06.12.2025
I liked when Colin and Marcus were working together to beat the giants and when the rest of Colin’s team came for backup I wold recommend this story to someone else because it proves that you can do anything just like Marcus and Colin defeated the giants
Captain Fenella Fascination 14.07.2025
A bit short loved the illustrations though ! I admire Crom and Marcus for standing up for what is right even thogh they were scared three cheers for them - Hip Hip Hooray Hip Hip Hooray Hip Hip Hooray ( My favourite character is Minnie Though I loved how she had Marcus twisted around her little finger ) : D
Principal Tuesday Lavalamp 04.07.2025
Star Reviewer
There is so many things happening at once. I am just amazed how the author could cope with that.
Duchess Pinky Manatee 04.09.2024
Marcus was angry because he didn't like going to merlin's
Captain Jewel Washington 03.09.2024
Couldn’t put it down
Sergeant Arthur Heronimus 04.08.2024
I liked how the giants came alive again and Marcus made friends with one of them and i like how it ended on a positive aspect of everyone all being friends.
Fairy June Luther 03.08.2024
I love this as it’s exciting, adventurous and mischievous!
Queen Petronella Partridge 02.08.2024
I didn’t like all of the giants but Crom was nice. My favourite character was Marcus but he was very naughty.
Earl Crocodile Chipperfield 02.08.2024
Really good
Doctor Quincy Ridiculous 27.07.2024
This book is about a boy called Marcus who instead of having a suspention has to go to a new school called Merlins. Determined to get expelled Marcus sneaks out at night but instead he makes a new friend and finds out giants are planning to ruin the human race. My favorite characters are Minnie and Crom.
Professor Phoenix Satellite 25.07.2024
This book is about a boy called Marcus who, to avoid a suspention, has to go to a school called Merlins. He is determined to get thrown out for bad behaviour but discovers a giant and has to save London and potentially the whole world! My favorite characters are Minnie and Crom. I recommend this book to someone who enjoys books about fairytales and giants.
Professor Phoenix Satellite 25.07.2024
I liked it because there was a boy in the wizard school and nobody believed him besides the giant. Also because it was a fantasy book which I like
Marshal Augustus Fink 23.07.2024
It was really good. There were giants who tried to destroy the human race but the main character, called Marcus, talked to the giants and they decided that they wouldn’t. They went back to sleep instead!
Director Orchid Bojangles 19.07.2024
I enjoyed that there was a good and bad side. One of the bad sides joined the good.
Senorita Angel Biscuits 17.07.2024
I liked the planes and giants
Coach Bunny Mozzarella 15.07.2024
