Pam Norfolk

‘An inspirational true story about the remarkable women who helped to make a space dream come true’ Lancashire Evening Post celebrates The Spacesuit!

Pam Norfolk at The Lancashire Evening Post has published a super-charged review for The Spacesuit by Alison Donald: ‘It didnâ€™t just take rocket science to put man on the Moonâ€¦ there was also a team of talented, tireless seamstresses! Author Alison Donald and illustrator Ariel Landy have the history of the spacesuit all sewn up in an enchanting picture book which celebrates the real-life people who won a race against… Read More »‘An inspirational true story about the remarkable women who helped to make a space dream come true’ Lancashire Evening Post celebrates The Spacesuit!

“An enchanting picture story ” Review for Mine Mine Mine Said the Porcupine

Alfie is developing a habit of entertaining rude guests; first a fussy yak and now a selfish porcupine! Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Evening Post, has a written a lovely review for Mine Mine Mine! Said the Porcupine,Â the follow up story toÂ Yuck! Said the YakÂ by Alex English and Emma Levey. “The often forgotten joys of sharing and friendship take centre stage in another wonderfully wacky and imaginative book from Alex English complemented… Read More »“An enchanting picture story ” Review for Mine Mine Mine Said the Porcupine

“A true flight of imagination” Review for As Nice as Pie

This debut from Gary Sheppard, illustrated by Tim Budgen is a release we’re really looking forward to at Maverick, mainly for the excuse to eat lots of pie! Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Evening Post, has givenÂ As Nice as PieÂ a spectacular review: “Budgenâ€™s gorgeous gallery of greedy birds is the perfect accompaniment to Sheppardâ€™s carefully crafted rhymes and a simple but subtle story that is a true flight of imagination.” Thanks for… Read More »“A true flight of imagination” Review for As Nice as Pie

“Galloping into the big time!” Reviews for our latest books from Pam Norfolk

The lovely Pam, who writes for the Lancashire Evening Post, has written some reviews for our latest books! Not Enough for Queen Fluff “This new rhyming extravaganza, brought to life by Catalina Echeverriâ€™s gloriously detailed and characterful illustrations, sees the born â€˜poetessâ€™ on top form […]Â Lyon works her trademark magic in a story bursting with rhyme, some sound common sense and plenty of giggles as the bunnies fill their burrows… Read More »“Galloping into the big time!” Reviews for our latest books from Pam Norfolk

“Irresistible little books to inspire and entertain new readers.”

Pam, who writes for the Lancashire Evening Post, has written a great review for the our latestÂ Early Reader, which “has proved so popular with teachers, librarians and â€“ most important of all â€“ young readers.” A Gold Star for GeorgeÂ by Alice HemmingÂ “Alice Hemming, who is passionate about picture books, provides the â€˜aahâ€™ factor in this appealing and heart-warming story while illustrator Kimberley Scott turns the menagerie of animals into… Read More »“Irresistible little books to inspire and entertain new readers.”

“An enchanting and eclectic collection.” – Reviews from Lancashire Evening Post

Pam Norfolk, who writes for the Lancashire Evening Post, has reviewed our latest offering of books! Read the full reviews here. Hedgehugs board books by Lucy Tapper and Steve Wilson “Toddlers and pre-schoolers will love getting their little â€˜pawsâ€™ on Maverickâ€™s two new Hedgehugs wipe-clean board books which re-tell these cute and cosy animal adventure stories with captivating illustrations and charming simplicity.” Buy Hedgehugs and Horace and Hattipillar As Quiet… Read More »“An enchanting and eclectic collection.” – Reviews from Lancashire Evening Post

“The perfect start to a lifetime of reading…”

Yet another wonderful review for our early readers! This time the praise comes from loyal Maverick supporter, Pam Norfolk, who writes for the Lancashire Evening Post. “An enchanting series of five Early Reader books has been adapted from the original picture books so that young children, who may recognise and already love the stories, can make the important transition from listener to reader. […]Â Young children just starting to get the… Read More »“The perfect start to a lifetime of reading…”

The Lancashire Evening Post gives Maverick some knock out reviews!

Pam Norfolk reviews children’s books for the Lancashire Evening Post and she has given all four of our new releases some spectacular reviews. A Gold Star for George (buy here.) “George the gorgeous giraffe makes a welcome return in the second book of Alice Hemming and Kimberley Scottâ€™s much-loved George the Giraffe & Friends series, and this time the gangly giant proves that helping others brings the greatest reward. Alice… Read More »The Lancashire Evening Post gives Maverick some knock out reviews!