Hugh Lupton facts for kids

Hugh Lupton is a famous British storyteller. He is known for keeping the old tradition of telling stories out loud alive. He shares many different kinds of tales, from ancient myths to classic folktales.

Hugh Lupton's Storytelling Journey

Hugh Lupton was born in 1952. He was the oldest child of Francis G. H. Lupton and Mary Gee/Lupton. When he was a boy, he often visited his great-uncle, Arthur Ransome. Arthur Ransome was a famous writer, known for his children's books like Swallows and Amazons. Hugh remembers hearing his great-uncle's stories, which were often set in places like Norfolk and the Lake District.

Hugh said that stories were very important to him as he grew up. He was born in Cambridgeshire, England. He went to school at King's College School, Cambridge. Later, he studied to become a teacher in Norwich.

In 1985, Hugh Lupton helped start a group called the Company of Storytellers. He worked with Ben Haggarty [de] and Sally Pomme Clayton. For some time, he also helped run a storytelling club called The Crick Crack Club in Norfolk.

Hugh tells many different kinds of stories. He shares long, epic tales like the Iliad and the Odyssey, which are ancient Greek stories about heroes and wars. He also tells shorter stories, such as those in his collection I become part of it (tales from the pre-world). He also tells traditional folktales like The Three Snake Leaves (tales from the Grimm Forest).

Books by Hugh Lupton

Hugh Lupton has written many books, often retelling stories for younger readers. Some of his books include:

• Freaky Tales from Far and Wide (1999)
• Norfolk Songline: Walking the Peddars Way (2000)
• The Songs of Birds: Poems and Stories from Many Cultures (2000)
• Tales of Wisdom and Wonder (2000), illustrated by Niamh Sharkey
• Pirican Pic and Pirican Mor (2003)
• The Gingerbread Man (2003)
• The Story Tree: Tales to Read Aloud (2005), illustrated by Sophie Fatus
• Riddle Me this: Riddles and Stories to Sharpen Your Wits (2007), illustrated by Sophie Fatus
• Tales of Mystery and Magic (2010), illustrated by Agnese Baruzzi
• la voz de los sueñosy otros cuentos(2003)

Working with Daniel Morden

Hugh Lupton has also worked with another Welsh storyteller, Daniel Morden. Together, they have written several books that retell ancient Greek myths and legends. These include:

• The Adventures of Odysseus (2006), illustrated by Christina Balit
• The Adventures of Achilles (2012), illustrated by Carole Hénaff
• Theseus and the Minotaur (2013), illustrated by Hénaff
• Orpheus and Eurydice (2013), illustrated by Hénaff
• Demeter and Persephone (2013), illustrated by Hénaff
• Greek Myths: Three Heroic Tales (2017), illustrated by Carole Hénaff

Awards and Recognition

In 2010, Hugh Lupton won the "Hodja Cup." This award is given out at The Crick Crack Club's famous Grand Lying Contest. The contest is a fun event where storytellers compete to tell the most imaginative and untrue stories!