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‘These stories have heart and they have conflict’ – Book Murmuration review

We are really happy to get such detailed reviews from Book Murmuration about four of our Early Readers across multiple colour book bands. Mole in Goal, King Pong, Jetpack Jelly and Pirate Parrot and the Knit-wits are all favourably reviewed. “The Maverick Early Readers have been designed to fit with the Institute of Education book banding system. This grades books by their language style, layout, and phonics. Now, I have conflicting feelings… Read More »‘These stories have heart and they have conflict’ – Book Murmuration review

‘Genuinely gripping and exciting stories’ – Madge Eekel review

We have received such kind words from Madge Eekel in their recent review about our Early Readers, Nanny Ninja, Scary Scott and Jetpack Jelly. “Overall, reviewing these three books confirms my previous view that the ‘Maverick Early Readers’ scheme is a truly excellent series of books that can support children learning to read in both an educational and home setting. Maverick Early Readers are a bright and attractive collection of… Read More »‘Genuinely gripping and exciting stories’ – Madge Eekel review

The Wondrous Dinosaurium nominated for 2019 Children’s Book Award

Maverick Publishing are thrilled to announce that their book ‘The Wondrous Dinosaurium’ by John Condon and illustrated by Steve Brown, has been chosen by the children of the Children’s Book Award as one of the Top 10 books for the 2019 award (Younger Children category). Children from 250 school groups participate in the voting process and many children will attend the event to meet the authors at the ceremony on… Read More »The Wondrous Dinosaurium nominated for 2019 Children’s Book Award

“Lively illustrations by Mike Garton are a great complement to this quirky and enjoyable story.” – Parents in Touch review

We have received another great review from educational resource Parent in Touch about our new Junior Fiction book Arlo, Miss Pythia and the Forbidden Box written by Alice Hemming, which is book 2 of the Class X series. “Lively illustrations by Mike Garton are a great complement to this quirky and enjoyable story.” Thank you Parent in Touch team! Read the full review here. The first book Arlo, Mrs Ogg and… Read More »“Lively illustrations by Mike Garton are a great complement to this quirky and enjoyable story.” – Parents in Touch review

“Maverick Publishing has become synonymous with great stories” – Parents in Touch review

Educational resource Parents in Touch have posted a wonderful review about our new Junior Fiction book Teachers on Pluto by Lou Treleaven. We are excited to continue the Penpals on Pluto series with this third book: “To me, Maverick Publishing has become synonymous with great stories – they are always excellent and Lou Treleaven’s Pluto series is brilliant in both story and presentation. The stories appeal to both boys and girls… Read More »“Maverick Publishing has become synonymous with great stories” – Parents in Touch review

‘Very appealing and we have no hesitation in recommending’ Topmarks gives top marks to Maverick Early Readers!

Education resource site Topmarks has just posted a fantastic review for our Early Readers scheme which reaches 100 titles in May: ‘There is a fantastic range of titles available, all with really charming illustrations and stories that will appeal to both boys and girls. Each book is well made, with sturdy paperback covers and printed on high-quality paper. We are impressed that the books are colour-coded with the book banding… Read More »‘Very appealing and we have no hesitation in recommending’ Topmarks gives top marks to Maverick Early Readers!

More laughs and adventures for Arlo and class 4X coming in March!

Come, come the children of 5P, Bring your little minds to me, The door is open; step right in, A new adventure will begin. Arlo, Daisy-May, Nathan and the rest of class 4X (now 5P) are back with a completely new teacher: Miss Pythia, with her strange prophetic visions and mysterious box. They are selected to perform A Play in a Day … and of course they choose Pandora’s Box!… Read More »More laughs and adventures for Arlo and class 4X coming in March!

‘I really enjoyed the book, it was funny and it made me feel happy’ Review of Homework on Pluto on Story Island Reviews!

A pupil, aged 9 years, from Ethelbert Road Primary School wrote this fabulous review of  junior fiction title  Homework on Pluto  by Lou Treleaven on Story Island Reviews: ‘This is a very funny book set in space and the story is told in letters sent between earth and Pluto. I really enjoyed the book, it was funny and it made me feel happy.’ Read the full review here. You can order your copy here.… Read More »‘I really enjoyed the book, it was funny and it made me feel happy’ Review of Homework on Pluto on Story Island Reviews!

‘A fun and engaging book with plenty of humor’ Kirkus Reviews samples Hamster Sitter Wanted!

Kirkus Reviews has continued its run of fantastic reviews for the US editions of Maverick picture books with a recent review for Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam with illustrations by Hannah Marks: ‘Children will get a laugh out of the puns and visual jokes throughout the book. Gunaratnam infuses the text with simple but amusing wordplay, such as the “wound up” sheep babysitter, who is both frazzled and literally… Read More »‘A fun and engaging book with plenty of humor’ Kirkus Reviews samples Hamster Sitter Wanted!

‘A delightful story that discusses the power of overcoming mistakes’ Manhattan Book Review is charmed by The Snowflake Mistake!

US review site Manhattan Book Review has published a glowing review for the US edition of The Snowflake Mistake by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Maddie Frost: ‘Little readers will love the story of Ellie and her snowflake solution. Charming and adorable, The Snowflake Mistake takes readers above the clouds and into an ice palace built for making snow. Lou Treleaven and Maddie Frost bring this rhyming, lyrical read together with cool,… Read More »‘A delightful story that discusses the power of overcoming mistakes’ Manhattan Book Review is charmed by The Snowflake Mistake!