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A massive thank you to the pupils and teachers over at Fulwell Infant School for sending us some gorgeous handwritten letters, as well as some extra lovely images of the pupils enjoying their reads! After winning our full reading scheme at the Bishop’s Stortford award ceremony, the Year 2’s at Fulwell School each wrote letters telling us how much they loved the readers, accompanied by fantastic drawings too. A few… Read More »Early Reader Love – Fulwell Infant School

Thank you Mrs Brown’s Bookbox for reviewing Jenny Moore’s latest middle grade, The Misadventures of Nicholas Nabb; A botched bread roll robbery spells trouble for Victorian sewer scamp, Nicholas Nabb-big trouble. But when a mysterious veiled widow, Annie, steps in to save him, it looks like his luck might finally be changing. Only Annie vanishes before they can become properly acquainted, leaving Nick with nothing but questions. Who is the… Read More »‘A very Dickensian drama full of magicians, misfits and mystery.’ Mrs Browns Bookbox Leaps into Jenny Moore’s Latest Middle Grade

Emma over at Primary Teacher Bookshelf, has delved into latest middle grade fiction from Jenny Moore, The Misadventures of Nicholas Nabb; A botched bread roll robbery spells trouble for Victorian sewer scamp, Nicholas Nabb-big trouble. But when a mysterious veiled widow, Annie, steps in to save him, it looks like his luck might finally be changing. Only Annie vanishes before they can become properly acquainted, leaving Nick with nothing but questions.… Read More »‘Twists, turns and seriously close shaves along the way whilst a major mystery is unravelled’ Primary Teacher Bookshelf Reviews ‘The Misadventures of Nicholas Nabb’

Erin over at My Shelves Are Full has been on a Victorian middle grade adventure with Jenny Moore’s latest novel, The Misadventures of Nicholas Nabb.  A botched bread roll robbery spells trouble for Victorian sewer scamp, Nicholas Nabb—big trouble. But when a mysterious veiled widow, Annie, steps in to save him, it looks like his luck might finally be changing. Only Annie vanishes before they can become properly acquainted, leaving Nick with nothing… Read More »‘There are some fantastic twists, surprising scenarios and new friends to meet!’ My Shelves are Full Meets Nicholas Nabb

David over at What’s Good to Read has ‘nabbed’ himself an advanced copy of Jenny Moore’s latest middle grade, The Misadventures of Nicholas Nabb; A botched bread roll robbery spells trouble for Victorian sewer scamp, Nicholas Nabb—big trouble. But when a mysterious veiled widow, Annie, steps in to save him, it looks like his luck might finally be changing. Only Annie vanishes before they can become properly acquainted, leaving Nick with nothing… Read More »‘Packed with action, humour and wonderful characters that will excite and thrill its young (and old) readers.’ What’s Good to Read Reviews New Middle Grade, ‘The Misadventures of Nicholas Nabb’

The lovely Kate Poels, has ventured back to the Neolithic period in Saviour Pirotta’s Wolfsong series, as she takes a look at the second and third books of the four-part series! The Whispering Stones ”I held up the amulet and looked at it again. In the light of the dying fire, the eyes shone even brighter. They almost seemed to be smiling.” Wolf has returned to his village with the… Read More »”It’s the little evocative additions that really bring these stories to life.” The Wolfsong Series as Reviewed by Kate Poels

A Must-Read Middle Grade, The Misadventures of Nicholas Nabb From portaloo time-machines, to robot clones on cruise ships, and a tale involving a mistaken kiss between a parent and Santa Claus, Jenny Moore’s titles always combine a great mixture of humour, wit and character depth. In her upcoming middle grade, The Misadventures of Nicholas Nabb, there is also an element of something darker… something for fans of A Series of… Read More »Behind the Books; A Q&A with Jenny Moore

Linda Broderick, over at Lincoln Street Elementary School, has reviewed debut author Bruna De Luca’s cutesty-wootsy picture book, all about a very fluffy croc! Fifi was born furry and incredibly cute – not the best characteristics for a crocodile. Teased by her sisters, Fifi goes in search of a solution!  Fifi the crocodile has the misfortune of being born a fluffy and cute crocodile rather than fierce and dangerous-looking like… Read More »‘Invites readers to embrace themselves for their unique qualities.’ Youth Services Book Review Checks Out ‘I’m Not Cute, I’m Dangerous’

Online review site The Letterpress Project, have reviewed many of our readers in the past, and we’re so glad this batch didn’t disappoint!   This is another great selection of little Early Reader books from my favourite reading scheme, published by Maverick Arts Publishing Ltd. It doesn’t matter how often I receive a parcel to review – I am always delighted with them and so continue to recommend them to parents and… Read More »‘These books are strongly recommended to engage readers who love a good story with plenty of twists and turns along the way.’ The Letterpress Project Picks Our Readers

Editing Early Readers Junior editor and spear-head of our Maverick early readers India Holden, shows us the illustration process of recently released Gold Early Reader, The Haunted Baking Club; Since our readers contain so many images, we work a lot with illustrators in the run up to publication, from initial sketches, to colour work and final edits the illustration process can take a while. Although already published, I thought I… Read More »Behind the Books; The Haunted Baking Club