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 Swimming Pool Sharks Synopsis
Big stories, fewer barriers. Step into the magical world of Maggie Sparks ...
An adapted, illustrated and accessible edition of Steve Smallman's Maggie Sparks and the Swimming Pool Sharks. Maggie Sparks does not like swimming! Can she find a way to get into the top swimming class and help her best friend Arthur too?
Enjoy Every Cherry's new adaptation of Maggie Sparks and the Swimming Pool Sharks, featuring a range of accessibility features to bring this story to as many people as possible. With an inclusive and empowering approach to reading, this adaptation serves to break down barriers to reading through a cleverly thought-out approach, enabling young people to grow in confidence and independence when reading, whilst enjoying this magical title.
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 for those with a reading interest of 5+.
Our Easier Maggie Sparks range provides additional accessibility resources, removing barriers to reading so as everyone can enjoy the magic! Each book includes a free audio book to further enhance the reading experience. Every cover will have a sensory feature to assist with sensory output.
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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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