Daniel Morden facts for kids

Daniel Morden (born in 1964 in Cwmbran, Wales) is a fantastic storyteller and a children's writer. He is known for telling old stories in a special way, just like people used to do long ago. Daniel loves to share tales from different cultures, especially old Welsh and ancient Greek myths.

He has performed his stories all over the world! You might have heard him in schools, theatres, at big festivals, or even on the radio. He makes ancient tales exciting and new for everyone.

Daniel Morden's Amazing Stories

Daniel Morden is a master of telling stories from the oral tradition. This means he tells stories out loud, often without a script, just like storytellers did thousands of years ago. He brings these tales to life with his voice and actions.

He especially enjoys retelling stories from two main places:

• Celtic tales: These are old stories from places like Wales, Ireland, and Scotland. They often feature magical creatures, brave heroes, and ancient lands.
• Ancient Greek myths: These are famous stories about gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters from ancient Greece. Think of tales about brave Odysseus or the mighty Achilles.

Daniel has also written many books. These books are often collections of the stories and legends he tells. He has even worked with another writer, Hugh Lupton, to retell some of the most famous Greek myths.

Awards for His Storytelling

Daniel Morden has won a special award twice! It's called the Tir na n-Og Awards, given by the Welsh Books Council for the best English-language books for children.

• In 2007, he won for his book Dark Tales from the Woods. This book was full of exciting Welsh folktales.
• Then, in 2013, he won again for Tree of Leaf and Flame. This collection retold stories from the Mabinogion, which are very old and important Welsh legends.

Books by Daniel Morden

Here are some of the books Daniel Morden has written or helped create:

• Weird Tales from the Storyteller (2003)
• So Hungry (2004)
• Dark Tales from the Woods (2005)
• The Other Eye (2006)
• Tuck Your Vest In (2008)
• Fearless (2009)
• Tree of Leaf and Flame (2012)

Working with Hugh Lupton

Daniel Morden has also teamed up with Hugh Lupton to write several books. These books are all about retelling ancient Greek stories in a way that's fun and easy to understand.

• The Adventures of Odysseus (2006)
• The Adventures of Achilles (2012)
• Theseus and the Minotaur (2013)
• Orpheus and Eurydice (2013)
• Demeter and Persephone (2013)