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By (author) Smallman Steve; Illustrated by Hernando, Esther Short description/annotation
The laugh-out-loud adventures of a mischievous little witch and her mood-reflecting pet chameleon, Bat.Bridges the gap between the Isadora Moon and Amelia Fang series.
Description
Maggie Sparks does NOT want a baby brother!
Especially not one who is noisy, smelly and gets ALL the attention.
The good thing is, Maggie’s a witch. A super powerful, super smart, super talented witch … who sometimes gets her spells wrong. But that won’t stop her finding a way to win back her mum and dad from the evil monster baby. Especially when she’s got Bat, her pet chameleon, to help.
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+.
Biographical note
Steve Smallman has been illustrating children”s books for over 40 years and has written a number of his own award-winning children”s stories. When he”s not working or visiting schools, Steve enjoys films, television, gardening, and walking in the countryside.
Promotional headline
The laugh-out-loud adventures of a mischievous little witch and her mood-reflecting pet chameleon, Bat.
Flap / cover copy
Maggie Sparks does NOT want a baby brother!
Especially not one who is noisy, smelly and gets ALL the attention.
The good thing is, Maggie’s a witch. A super powerful, super smart, super talented witch … who sometimes gets her spells wrong. But that won’t stop her finding a way to win back her mum and dad from the evil monster baby. Especially when she’s got Bat, her pet chameleon, to help.
All she needs is a little magic …
Feature
- Encourages children to talk about their thoughts and feelings – Maggie”s pet chameleon changes color to reflect her mood
- A fun and relatable children”s story about the arrival of a new sibling
- Engaging illustrations and fun fonts throughout – great for reluctant readers
- Written by an award-winning children”s author
- Fun and mischievous spells that introduce children to rhyming couplets
