LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
Little Maggie Sparks is a witch. A small, curly-haired, freckle-faced witch, full of mischief and fizzing with magic. The books about her are similarly full of magic and mischief and should prove great fun for first readers.
Imagine how exciting it would be if you could liven up school trips, swimming lessons or science projects just by waving your (secret) magic wand. It’s a premise that allows for all sorts of adventure and Maggie’s best friend Arthur is the perfect sidekick, the sensible foil to her exuberant, leap-before-you-look persona. She also has a pet chameleon, Bat, possible the coolest pet ever.
No matter how extraordinary her adventures get though, they’re rooted in the sort of friendship and school experiences that young readers will immediately recognise.
With short, action-packed chapters, and lots of black and white illustrations, the stories are perfectly pitched for newly independent readers who will be desperate to find out what Maggie is up to next.
As an added treat, there’s a QR code on the inside cover so that you can listen to the story too. A series that sparkles with energy and humour.
Andrea Reece
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Maggie Sparks and the Alien Invasion Synopsis
Maggie Sparks does NOT fit in!
Especially not with Arthur’s new friends, who all love SCIENCE.
Maggie tries everything she can think of to be like them – even reading BORING science books. But nothing works! Then things go from bad to worse when an angry astronaut upsets Arthur. Thankfully, Maggie is a super powerful, super smart, super talented WITCH. She plans to use her powers to fix things, fit in and make Arthur’s dreams of exploring SPACE come true.
All she needs is a little magic …
About the Maggie Sparks series: Step into the magical world of Maggie Sparks: the mischievous little witch who turns every day into an adventure. Join Maggie as she learns how to tackle school, make friends and most confusing of all: understand her emotions – when she’s not facing dragons and meeting aliens, that is!
Perfect to bridge the gap between Isadora Moon and Amelia Fang for young readers aged 5+.
About This Edition
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9781782267171 |
| Publication date: |
7th September 2023 |
| Author: |
Steve Smallman |
| Illustrator: |
Esther Hernando |
| Publisher: |
Sweet Cherry Publishing |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Pagination: |
110 pages |
| Series: |
Maggie Sparks |
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About Steve Smallman
Steve Smallman lives in Staffordshire with his wife, two dogs and two cats. He has four children and a grandchild. Steve has been illustrating children’s books for over 40 years and writing his own stories for slightly less. He also teaches illustration workshops in schools, including mural-painting. When he’s not writing or drawing, Steve enjoys watching films and television, gardening, and walking in the countryside. Steve is the author of Smelly Peter the Great Pea Eater (Winner of the Sheffield Children's Book Award 2009) and The Lamb Who Came for Dinner (Shortlisted for the Red House Children's Book Award and read by Meatloaf on CITV's Bookaboo).
Steve Smallman on Steve Smallman:
"I started working as an illustrator when I was in my final year at Art College and now, over 28 years later I still haven't got a proper job! I've illustrated literally hundreds of books, predominantly in educational publishing. A few years ago I was main illustrator for Longman's 'Story Street' reading scheme, illustrating 79 titles and writing 5.
I've worked in children's television, specifically in character development and most notably in the 'Raggy Doll' series in the mid to late 1980's. I have also done a certain amount of licensed work, illustrating characters such as Postman Pat, Bill and Ben and Sesame Street.
I've been described as an 'Animal Artist', not I hasten to add because I'm wild and hairy but because I love to draw animals and especially like to give them human characteristics.
I've got 4 great children and although they're all adults now, my memories of them growing up inspire and inform my writing."
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