Maverick Books

Primary Teacher Bookshelf has read and reviewed our newest range of Chapter Readers. Releasing this month! Our brand new range of Chapter Readers are designed to follow straight on from level 10, or the White band of Early Readers. With increased pagination and a more complex language style, these longer texts build children’s reading stamina and help them to prepare for junior fiction titles. November is here which can only mean… Read More »‘My son read each of the books to me and between us, we quite honestly couldn’t pick a favourite.’ Primary Teacher Bookshelf Reads Our Newest Chapter Readers

Story Snug has delved into Jenny Moore’s latest middle grade, Bauble, Me and the Family Tree. Cover illustrated by Kiersten Eagan.  Bauble, Me and the Family Tree is the story of Noel and his attempts to find out the truth about his family, particularly on his paternal side, as he researches his family tree for a school project. It is a heartwarming story of love, loss, misunderstandings and relationships and shows… Read More »‘Balances strong emotions with humour […] and a satisfying feel good ending.’ Story Snug Curls Up and Delves into Bauble, Me and the Family Tree

Emma, over at Primary Teacher Bookshelf has dived into Billy Dunne’s debut picture book, Why? A Sciencey, Rhymey Guide to Rainbows. Illustrated by Rhys Jefferys. Dad is quite confident in explaining how a rainbow is made to his curious daughter, but when she keeps repeating ‘why?’ his explanation spirals deep into sciencey lingo that has his brow sweating! A daddy and daughter duo delve into the science behind how Rainbows are made… Read More »‘Explains the science of how a rainbow is made through a fun, rhyming story.’ Primary Teacher Bookshelf Delves into Billy Dunne’s Debut Picture Book

Jennie over at Edspire, has read and reviewed our new Maverick Chapter Readers, with a little help from her daughters. Our brand new range of Chapter Readers are designed to follow straight on from level 10, or the White band of Early Readers. With increased pagination and a more complex language style, these longer texts build children’s reading stamina and help them to prepare for junior fiction titles.  Bea and I… Read More »‘These would be a wonderful addition to any school reading book collection.’ Edspire Reviews Maverick Chapter Readers

Madge Eekal Reviews has jumped into David Crosby’s spooktacular debut picture book, Pirates Vs. Monsters. With grizzly illustrations by Lee Cosgrove. Pirates Hector, Sue and George are crafty, bold and all very proud about besting some of the most grizzly, gruesome monsters. But are they telling the truth? A few new visitors might just set the record straight… This is fun tale with a good message for children – boasting and… Read More »‘Just about everything that young pirate fanatics will be looking for.’ Madge Eekal Reviews Jumps into David Crosby’s Debut Picture Book

Heather over at Makebelieve & Manuscripts have delved into Lou Treleaven’s newest picture book, The Knight Who Might. Illustrated by Kyle Beckett. The Knight Who Might tries really hard to be a knight but things don’t always go to plan – even with a magic horse, sword and helmet! However, when The Knight Who Might spots a knight competition advertised, he sees his chance to show the world what a positive attitude… Read More »‘Full of funny speech and plenty of disaster, this story had us giggling throughout.’ Makebelieve & Manuscripts Reviews Lou Treleaven’s Latest Picture Book, The Knight Who Might

David over at What’s Good To Read has taken a hop, skip and a tumble into Lou Treleaven’s newest picture book, The Knight Who Might. Illustrated by the talented, Kyle Beckett. The Knight Who Might tries really hard to be a knight but things don’t always go to plan – even with a magic horse, sword and helmet! However, when The Knight Who Might spots a knight competition advertised, he… Read More »‘An excellent laugh out loud story that children will enjoy and take away a good message from.’ What’s Good To Read Raves About Lou Treleaven’s New Book

David Savage, over at What’s Good to Read has reviewed Billy Dunne’s debut picture book, Why? A Sciencey, Rhymey Guide to Rainbows, illustrated by Rhys Jefferys; Overall, this is a fun “science” book that will entertain the kids and the reader. The strapline of “A Sciencey, Rhymey Guide to Rainbows” sets the tone of the book and contains facts about the real science behind a rainbow (not the myth of leprechauns and… Read More »‘A delightful and warm story of a loving father/daughter relationship with science presented in a fun and easy understandable way.’ What’s Good to Read Reviews ‘Why?’

My Book Corner has dived into the newest middle grade from Jenny Moore, author of Agent Starling, and Audrey Orr and the Robot Rage, who has brought us another great fiction title all about family, identity and family dynamics. When Noel finds out from his uber-clever and utterly annoying seven year-old little sister, Bauble, that his mum was seen kissing Santa (in August!), his adventure into revealing the identity of… Read More »‘Fun and heart-warming tale of family, secrets, missing those you love and moving on.’ My Book Corner Dives into Jenny Moore’s Newest Middle Grade

Primary school teacher and children’s book reviewer, Emma over at Primary Teacher Bookshelf, has read and reviewed our newest range of Maverick Early Readers, colour bands Blue (level 4) to Turquoise (level 7);    As a Year 1 teacher, this wonderful set of new titles, ranging from Blue to Turquoise level, were a perfect fit for the range of reading ability in my Year 1 class and my daughter, also in Year… Read More »‘Whether you’re a teacher looking to replenish your stocks of home readers […] or you’re a parent wanting to supplement your child’s reading at home, these books are a great choice.’ Primary Teacher Bookshelf Rates Our Newest Early Readers