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The Cautionary Tale of the Childe of Hale Shortlisted for the Heart of Hawick Book Award!

Fantastic news! We have just heard that The Cautionary Tale of the Childe of Hale by Rachel Lyon has been shortlisted for the Heart of Hawick Children’s Book Award. This fantastic award “aims to get children excited about books and reading – for fun, learning, confidence and better life chances. Some 600 pupils at ten schools in and around Hawick take part in a season of reading, reviewing, author visits and workshops,… Read More »The Cautionary Tale of the Childe of Hale Shortlisted for the Heart of Hawick Book Award!

Guinea Pig Games 2014 Calendar

  Look out for the new Maverick, Guinea Pig Games 2014 Calendar. Stocked in all Waterstones Bookshops, Calendar Club, Paperchase plus many more high street retailers and on line at Amazon. Its for ‘Tough Guys Only’ Enjoy.

Grandma Bendy short listed for The People’s Book Prize

Grandma Bendy will soon be on the award winning children’s TV show, BOOKABOO later this summer, and is also shortlisted in the spring section for  The People’s Book Prize! To VOTE for this this quirky book by Izy Penguin please click here If you would like a copy please go to Amazon by clicking here Enjoy

‘Booksniffer’ 30 Spectacular Gems from 2012

Great to see one of our books on the Booksniffer’s list of best books for the year! Some fantastic books on the list in what is described as ‘Vintage’ To see the whole list please click here To buy or review on Amazon please click here Enjoy.

Gift wrap service at The Maverick Shop

New to The Maverick Shop! All gifts, puzzles and wooden toys orders are gift wrapped free of charge.                                        

The Cottage at Hale

Here is the actual cottage at Hale near Liverpool that gentle giant , John Middleton lived  in (1578–1623). Pictured here in he village is author Rachel Lyon holding a mock up of the book due to be published next February. The cottage is being renovated and will be available for  hire next year. We certainly will book a week end for us here at Maverick. Followers of the Childe of… Read More »The Cottage at Hale

The Childe of Hale – a sneaky peek!

                      A new book by first time author Rachael Lyon. To be published in hardback & soft back for next february. Its truly is one of the most beautiful books we have ever published,  illustrated by  Vanina Starkoff.  One not to be missed .To see more about please click here To pre order on Amazon please click here

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