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‘I’m a big fan of these books – they work well as individual readers but also as books to dip into with groups and the whole class.’ Chez L’Abeille reviews our non-fiction Early Readers

Cathy at Chez L’Abeille has written a great review of our new non-fiction Early Readers; Going Green, City Animals, Food for Thought and Our Place in Space: The books have the same set up as the other non-fiction readers. Zeek and Finn are providing essential information for extra-terrestrial tourists. This collection has a loose environmental theme, which will appeal to readers interested in the impact humans have on the world… Read More »‘I’m a big fan of these books – they work well as individual readers but also as books to dip into with groups and the whole class.’ Chez L’Abeille reviews our non-fiction Early Readers

‘A great guided reading program’ Topmarks highlights new higher band Early Readers!

Topmarks has just published a blog about our new higher band (purple, white and gold bands) Early Readers: ‘With the help of a great guided reading program, children can make fantastic in-roads to becoming passionate readers. As for all the Maverick Early Readers, all 10 of the new releases are bright, lively stories with charming illustrations to really help engage youngsters. The titles are sure to appeal to both girls… Read More »‘A great guided reading program’ Topmarks highlights new higher band Early Readers!

Maverick Early Readers hit the magic 100!

Our innovative and popular reading scheme is about to hit 100 wonderful titles with the publication of 10 more titles on the 28th May: Check out all the books on our dedicated website here

‘Such great value as they do double duty: help children to learn to read and also encourage a love of reading for pleasure’ The Merry Bookworm reviews some new Early Readers!

The Merry Bookworm has just posted a wonderful detailed review for four of our new Early Readers: ‘Bingo and the Burblies by Steve Howson and illustrated by Gisela Bohorques: Gold Band.   This story really struck a chord with Hugo, who stopped reading at various places to ask why humans would want to hurt the burblies and take away their home.  As a parent, it was a pleasure to see him… Read More »‘Such great value as they do double duty: help children to learn to read and also encourage a love of reading for pleasure’ The Merry Bookworm reviews some new Early Readers!

‘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!

10 new Early Readers publishing in March!

We are delighted to announce that we will be publishing 10 more new Early Readers on the 28th March! These include titles in the higher purple, gold and white bands, bringing our list of Early Reader titles to 90. In May we will publish a further 10 to take the scheme up to 100 books! Visit our new Early Reader dedicated website where you can find free downloadable audio files and activity… Read More »10 new Early Readers publishing in March!

‘Great stories which we can all enjoy in equal measure! Bravo!’ Super review for new January Early Readers from Chez L’Abeille!

We have just received a wonderful review for four of our new Early Readers publishing this month from teacher Cathy at Chez L’Abeille: ‘These new books certainly deliver. One of the things I love about them is that they would be equally at home in the home or in a classroom – so as my day job takes me in and out of many classrooms, I’m going to consider them… Read More »‘Great stories which we can all enjoy in equal measure! Bravo!’ Super review for new January Early Readers from Chez L’Abeille!

‘I am very impressed with Maverick’s Early Readers’ Parents in Touch reviews some November new titles!

Parents in Touch has reviewed a selection of our Early Readers publishing this month in the orange, green, gold and white bands: ‘I AM VERY IMPRESSED WITH MAVERICK’S EARLY READERS – GREAT STORIES, EYE-CATCHING PRESENTATION AND EXCELLENT PROGRESSION MAKES THEM REALLY APPEALING AND A GREAT WAY TO ENCOURAGE A LOVE FOR READING.’  S.I.D. Snake in Disguise (green band) ‘One thing I always really enjoy about Maverick Books is their attractive… Read More »‘I am very impressed with Maverick’s Early Readers’ Parents in Touch reviews some November new titles!