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‘Fun stories kids will relish’ Maverick picture books dazzle on their US debut in Midwest Book Review!

Midwest Book Review has just enthusiastically reviewed three of our picture books released for distribution in the US this month: ‘Two fine new picture book stories are recommended picks from Maverick Books and provide different tales and refreshingly new perspectives. Jessie Miller and Barbara Bakos’ Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans (9781848862821, $17.99) tells of a rooster excited by his new dazzling blue jeans. It’s always a risk trying out a new style,… Read More »‘Fun stories kids will relish’ Maverick picture books dazzle on their US debut in Midwest Book Review!

BACK TO SCHOOL: Junior Fiction and Early Readers 40% off at Browns Books for Students!

Our ads have just appeared in the Back to School issue of the Browns Books for Students catalogue and customers will be delighted to hear that they can get 40% off the advertised junior fiction and Early Reader titles! Visit the Browns Books for Students website here to browse and order your titles Welcome back to school and happy reading!  

Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans read on CBeebies Bedtime Story!

If you missed Greg James’ fantastic reading of Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans by Jessie Miller with illustrations by Barbara Bakos on CBeebies Bedtime Story you can still watch it here What a treat! Fancy your own copy? Order here

‘Bursting with zany humour’ Red Reading Hub enjoys some giggles and gruesome chills in Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Dooooom!

We’ve recently had a super review of Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Doooom by Colin Mulhern from Jill at the Red Reading Hub: ‘The story is bursting with zany humour to which the author has added a liberal sprinkling of laugh-inducing line drawings; it’s likely to satisfy those who enjoy their giggles mixed with occasional gruesome chills and that I suspect is a lot of young readers.’ Thanks, Jill.… Read More »‘Bursting with zany humour’ Red Reading Hub enjoys some giggles and gruesome chills in Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Dooooom!

‘An excellent series of books’ Madge Eekal Reviews new Early Readers!

Madge Eekal Reviews recently had a look at samples of our new yellow and blue band Early Readers, part of a set of 10 titles which have just been published: ‘While I haven’t seen the other books in the series, these two titles would suggest these books are perfect for beginning and aspiring readers. Although very simply told, each book has enough child interest in terms of content (e.g. wishes… Read More »‘An excellent series of books’ Madge Eekal Reviews new Early Readers!

‘Will leave the readers gasping for more’ 5 STAR review from Addicted to Books for Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror!

Book review site Addicted to Books give a wonderful 5 STAR review recently for the second book in the Dino Wars series by Dan Metcalf with illustrations by Aaron Blecha, Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror: ‘For fans of the first Dino Wars, this book does not disappoint! This book is full of action from the word go.  With a cast of interesting characters that includes talking dinosaurs, this is… Read More »‘Will leave the readers gasping for more’ 5 STAR review from Addicted to Books for Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror!

‘Younger readers will be on the edge of their seats’ The Letterpress Project’s DINOmite review for the second book in the Dino Wars series

Terry at The Letterpress Project recently posted a rave review for the second book in the Dino Wars series by Dan Metcalf with illustrations by Aaron Blecha, Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror: ‘Younger readers will be on the edge of their seats as Adam and Chloe do their Indiana Jones impersonation and there are plenty of unexpected twists. Dan Metcalf has built successfully on the first book and has… Read More »‘Younger readers will be on the edge of their seats’ The Letterpress Project’s DINOmite review for the second book in the Dino Wars series

Bristol Waterstones to feature local author Rebecca Lisle!

Maverick author of picture books Stone Underpants (winner of the EOCT/SLS Picture Book Award 2018) and Sheffield Book Award 2018 shortlisted Game of Stones Rebecca Lisle has teamed up with some other Bristol based authors to form The Clifton Literary Group.  The Group recently approached their local bookshop, Waterstones in Clifton Village, Bristol, which has agreed to establish a local authors section of the shop. Next time you are in Bristol… Read More »Bristol Waterstones to feature local author Rebecca Lisle!

Cock-a-doodle-doo!! Greg James to read Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans on CBeebies Bedtime Story 3rd September!

Get your skinny jeans pajamas on everyone! We’ve just heard the exciting news that BBC Radio 1 Breakfast host Greg James will be reading Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans by Jessie Miller with illustrations by Barbara Bakos as the CBeebies Bedtime Story on  Monday the 3rd September. Here at Maverick we are strutting and crowing with anticipation. Looking forward to tuning in! Order your copy to read along here. Just a… Read More »Cock-a-doodle-doo!! Greg James to read Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans on CBeebies Bedtime Story 3rd September!

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