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‘Wonderful, inventive lateral thinking’ The School Librarian gives top marks to Game of Stones!

The School Librarian Summer 2018 issue carries a lovely review of Sheffield Book Award shortlisted title Game of Stones by Rebecca Lisle with illustrations by Richard Watson: ‘The illustrations are full of humour and emotional detail. Fantastic title. Wonderful, inventive lateral thinking. Fun and chuckles. Delightful conclusion. This book will appeal to a wide age range.’ Buy your copy here and buy the first book in the series Stone Underpants… Read More »‘Wonderful, inventive lateral thinking’ The School Librarian gives top marks to Game of Stones!

Maverick Early Readers in Afrikaans in a special book bundle deal for today only!

Frans at Fantasi Boeke, the fabulous South African publisher who has published a number of our titles in Afrikaans, has alerted us to the activities of one of their top customers. For today only – 31 July 2018 – they are offering 8 of our Early Reader titles in Afrikaans in a special Children’s Educational Book Bundle priced at R299, 25% off the retail price of R400! What a great… Read More »Maverick Early Readers in Afrikaans in a special book bundle deal for today only!

‘Really cool’ Devon Life reviews Dino Wars!

Annette Shaw reviewed Dino Wars: Rise of the Raptors by Dan Metcalf with illustrations by Aaron Blecha in her Bookshelf page of the August 2018 edition of Devon Life: ‘Dan’s fan base is 7-9 year olds. Despite my best efforts with posh Night Serum I do look older than that but still thought the book was really cool, particularly if you like dinosaurs. These creatures may have reclaimed Earth but… Read More »‘Really cool’ Devon Life reviews Dino Wars!

AdoraBULL featured in Story Snug International Friendship Day post!

  It was wonderful to see our recent picture book AdoraBULL by Alison Donald with illustrations by Alex Willmore selected for a special International Friendship Day post by Story Snug. ‘AdoraBULL is a great book to use in the classroom to initiate discussions about friendship and how children can feel when their best friend’s situation changes.’ Thanks, Catherine! Read the post here and buy a copy here 

Maverick Editor and Authors to Judge Horsham Children’s Story Writing Competition!

Maverick Editor Kim Nye and a number of our authors have been chosen to judge the new Horsham Children’s Story Writing Competition! The competition is open to two age groups: 5-9 and 10-13 years. Entry Forms and full details can be found at towniesandparkies.info Write 501 words about the Townies and Parkies adventures this Summer and have a chance to see your story in print! Good luck, everyone!

‘Possibly the most exciting cliffhanger I have ever read’ Dino Wars is a big hit at Alderton Junior School!

Students at Alderton Junior School in Loughton, Essex, have sent us some fantastic reviews of Dino Wars: Rise of the Raptors by Dan Metcalf with illustrations by Aaron Blecha: ‘I would recommend it because the end of the story is possibly the most exciting cliffhanger I have ever read’ ‘My favourite part was when they went on a mission to fight the Dino War. I recommend this book to everyone.… Read More »‘Possibly the most exciting cliffhanger I have ever read’ Dino Wars is a big hit at Alderton Junior School!

‘Just right for snowy, wintry days’ Kirkus Reviews enjoys some story magic in The Snowflake Mistake

Kirkus Reviews has published a great review for The Snowflake Mistake by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Maddie Frost ahead of the US publication on 1 September of the beautiful jacketed hardback edition distributed by Lerner Books: ‘A British import presents a single parent and her child in a most unusual setting. Decorated in icy blues (even the queen and princess have blue-tinted hair), Frost’s patterned illustrations chill and swirl.  The… Read More »‘Just right for snowy, wintry days’ Kirkus Reviews enjoys some story magic in The Snowflake Mistake

‘An effective, funny picture-book paean to individuality’ Kirkus Reviews cheers Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans!

Kirkus Reviews has published a wonderful review for Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans by Jessie Miller with illustrations by  Barbara Bakos ahead of the US publication on 1 September of the beautiful jacketed hardback edition distributed by Lerner Books: ‘Throughout, the bouncy, rhyming text is matched in tone by bright, cartoon illustrations that amplify humor around the message. An effective, funny picture-book paean to individuality.’ See the full review and order here

‘A fun story that I loved reading’ 5 STAR review from What’s Good to Read for Dino Wars!

David at What’s Good to Read gave Dino Wars: Rise of the Raptors by Dan Metcalf with illustrations by Aaron Blecha a 5 STAR review recently: ‘This is a fun story that I loved reading, and so will children (age 7 years +) will thoroughly enjoy. I can wait for the next instalment to continue the adventure. Dan Metcalf has written the book in a fun style, some of the dinosaur names… Read More »‘A fun story that I loved reading’ 5 STAR review from What’s Good to Read for Dino Wars!

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