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Kate Poels has taken a trip back to Roman Britain in Jenny Moore’s SPI-tacular, Agent Starling: Operation Baked Beans; Oliver thought his day was going to be pretty normal when it started. But a stranger in a long coat and fake beard has other ideas for him. With top marks in a recent school project about Romans, Oliver has been chosen as the perfect new recruit for the Secret Service as… Read More »‘Perfect for any fan of zany humour and crazy characters’ Kate Poels Reviews Jenny Moore’s, Agent Starling: Operation Baked Beans

Enjoyed listening to chapter one? Fancy diving into the world of embarrassing parents, luxury Norwegian cruises and a robot clone, or two?! Click here to buy!  Want to read more of Jenny Moore? Check out Jenny’s first Maverick title, Agent Starling: Operation Baked Beans, here!

Kristin Guay, reviewer and former Youth Services Librarian, has left a wondrous review for John Condon’s, The Wondrous Dinosaurium; What did you like about the book? Many children love dinosaurs and what child would not want a dinosaur for a pet? In this story, Danny has finally convinced his mom to let him get a new pet. However, she might not realize that the pet he has in mind is not a dog,… Read More »‘A perfect story for a child who loves dinosaurs’ Youth Services Leave a Dino-Mite Review For The Wondrous Dinosaurium

Bec, also known as The Ish Mother, has recently reviewed our upcoming narrative non-fiction picture book, Mister T.V. by Julie Fulton with endearing and retrograde illustrations by Patrick Corigan; For those of you who, like me, get their inventors mixed up, John Logie Baird was the inventor of the television – and let’s face it, right now that is something to be very grateful for! This picture book begins in his… Read More »‘A great message of resilience, perseverance and creative thinking.’ The Ish Mother Reviews Our Second Narrative Non-Fiction, Mister T.V.

Loved listening to Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches?! Grab your own copy here! Want more from Julie Fulton? Check out Julie’s new picture book, the story of John Logie Baird, television extraordinaire! Maverick’s second narrative non-fiction coming 28th May! Pre-order now! 

This year has already got off to a tough start, but home learning doesn’t have to be. If you are in need of something to help the kids whilst home learning – have no fear, the below titles are what we suggest your little’uns start to read to kick off their independent reading journey; Our Top Pink Band Early Reader’s ‘The stories are well written and entertaining, great for developing… Read More »Homelearning? Maverick Has You Covered On All Your Early Reader Needs

Tracy from The Breadcrumb Forest was left wanting Moore after reading Agent Starling, continue reading to check out how Audrey Orr and the Robot Rage compares; If you’ve had time to read Jenny Moore’s brilliant Agent Starling: Operation Baked Beans (link to review) , then you’ll know that this author’s writing is full of high-paced, hilarious and quirky ideas. If it was a book that got you gripped then Jenny’s new release Audrey Orr and the… Read More »‘This is a tale well worth a read.’ The Breadcrumb Forest Rates Audrey Orr and the Robot Rage

Kate Poels has taken a trip back in time to the Neolithic era, in Saviour Pirotta’s Stone Age series – Wolfsong. Take a look at Kate’s review of book one, The Stolen Spear;  I found this story fascinating for many reasons, not least the fact that it is based on an era of our history that I know little about. Set around a group of islands now known as the Orkneys… Read More »‘As well as the history and brilliant story, this book is also beautifully illustrated throughout’ Kate Poels Takes a Trip Back in Time with Saviour Pirotta’s, The Stolen Spear

Talented author, Alison Donald, was presented with the Maverick Book of the Year 2019 award for her fabulous narrative non-fiction picture book, The Spacesuit. Surrounded by the Maverick team, Alison celebrated her win in Horsham with a special lunch in town, consisting of great food and even greater wine! The presentation of the winner’s trophy had previously been planned for a drinks evening at the Maverick stand at the London… Read More »Celebration for an Out-Of-This-World Picture Book, The Spacesuit, by Alison Donald.

David at What’s Good To Read has dived into our second Non-fiction picture book, Mister T.V. written by Julie Fulton with endearing illustrations by Patrick Corrigan; Mister T.V. is a snapshot of John Logie Baird and his inventions, from being a child to adulthood. From a young age he was inventing things using bits and pieces found around the house. His inventions included a telephone exchange that the telephone company put a… Read More »‘This book gives an insight into science and inventing as well as being inquisitive, patience, motivation and perseverance’ What’s Good To Read Dives into Mister T.V.