Max Magic
Paperback Published on: 01/09/2022
Price: £7.99
Synopsis
The MAGICAL debut children's book from superstar TV presenter and magician, Stephen Mulhern!
ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! Max Mullers loves doing magic tricks - his gran has taught him everything he knows! But his tricks aren't enough to keep Bottley the Bully off his back. Then a run-in with Bottley at his parents' market stall gets Max into even bigger trouble - now the notorious East End gangsters the Crayfish Twins are after him! If Max is going to get out of this one, he'll need A MIRACLE. Fortunately for Max, with magic... anything is possible!
An unforgettable adventure celebrating friendship, family and... MAGIC! Engaging black-and-white illustrations throughout and a dyslexic-friendly layout make this perfect for every child. Ideal for fans of Greg James & Chris Smith, Noel Fitzpatrick and David Baddiel. Inspired by Stephen Mulhern's incredible story of his journey to becoming a magician, performer and TV star.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Templar Books
- ISBN: 9781800783799
- Number of pages: 304
- Dimensions: 196 x 130 x 24 mm
- Weight: 266g
- Languages: English
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Average read
Max Magic follows a boy named Max who loves magic and impressing all his family and friends with his tricks but he has some bullies who aren't so impressed... READ MORE
Great
I read this book and absolutely loved it. I do appreciate that I’m definitely not the target audience for the book but my young niece read it alongside me ... READ MORE
fun!
This is probably tailored more to school children but regardless me and my little sister loved this book! The illustrations are great and nostalgic, and th... READ MORE
Magical fun
I am normally a bit wary of 'celebrity books' but I loved the sound of this book and my son is an aspiring magician so we were excited to read this. We lov... READ MORE
Amazing
This book just goes to show tv personalities can produce good quality books. Stevens personality shines through this book and its unique characters.
The... READ MORE
Magical and Fun
Disclaimer; I won a copy of this book from Readers First.
The book cover is so wonderfully illustrated and I liked the addition of the blue page edges. It ... READ MORE
Simple
A fun yet not unique children’s story. The art is interesting but the front cover doesn’t stand out enough for children to want to buy it. There are many s... READ MORE
Tremendous fun
After reading – and enjoying – a couple of longer, more serious middle grade novels, I was really in the mood for something a little lighter – something hu... READ MORE
Great Fun
I felt so happy to read Stephen Mulhern book. It was a real privilege to have the opportunity to have it. I loved it...I was reading and thinking..."I am s... READ MORE
Fun, chaos, magic!
Anything is possible….
As the cover promises, this story contains fun, chaos and magic!
A lot of celebrities seem to be writing childrens books these d... READ MORE
Nice starter for children
this is the book I would choose for my nephew. Why? Because it is fun, not too difficult to read and get into and it seems like something he would enjoy an... READ MORE
Great fun with some great messages
This book was great fun!
The overall aesthetic is really nice immediately enticing the target audience with a striking cover and bright sprayed edges.
... READ MORE
Enjoyable But Formulaic
Max Mullers lives in East London with his family: Mum, Dad, two brothers, a sister and Lucky, the family dog. Max loves magic, and when he grows up he want... READ MORE
Cool
This book was great fun!
The overall aesthetic is really nice immediately enticing the target audience with a striking cover and bright sprayed edges.
Th... READ MORE
Believing is just the beginning of this story
This is a light hearted read about a young boy who decides to outwit his bullies.
Max Mullers loves to do magic. Some people call him Max Magic but he wa... READ MORE
A good read
This book was a quick read and would be so engaging for its target audience, there was everything a child will love within the pages and I feel like it wou... READ MORE
A "real-life" story with a touch of magic.
Children from 7 to 11 years will readily engage with Max Mullers, as he tells of his everyday life with his family and friends in London, while secretly lo... READ MORE
Zany, madcap fun
Max Mullers comes from a magical family background.
His nan taught him all the tricks and he loves showing his friends.
But now Max is in trouble, he has a... READ MORE
what a magical book!
How will Max get enough money to give to the Crayfish twins. This book is about a boy called Max who really likes magic. One day he finds a very interestin... READ MORE
Good life lessons
I wasn't sure what I was going to think about this book - getting 'real' magical powers isn't an option for kids getting bullied in real life, so I wondere... READ MORE
great fun
This novel is great fun for children around 8 years and older, together with their families. Max Magic is definitely a story which reads aloud easily with ... READ MORE
Love your magic
Love your magic and personality
Nephew loved it!
Stephen Mulhern has been a television's presenter for many years, as well as starting as a magician (as some people might not know) before he moved onto pr... READ MORE
Magic, morals and happiness bursting from every page
Stephen Mulhern has managed to deliver with the adventures of max and his friends, not forgetting his talking dog lucky! Well paced storyline and full of ... READ MORE
A well written story about familyand friendship
This is a first novel by children’s entertainer, Stephen Mulhern writing with Tom Easton. The illustrations are lively, if slightly old fashioned looking (... READ MORE
Bright and Breezy
The cover is good, bright, breezy, full of action with all the main characters enjoying themselves. It has all the right ingredients for the 7 to 12 age gr... READ MORE
Magical Max Magic
This is a great book for perhaps late primary age children to read alone or with adults at story time together. The book is about Max Mullers who loves mag... READ MORE
Brilliantly inventive kids story
Max Mullers has grown up around magic and performing, his nan taught him everything.
One day while minding his father's market stall the local bully Bottle... READ MORE
Fun kids story
Max Mullers is a little boy consumed by the world of magic taught by his nan who has a background in it.
But sadly he is still a victim of bullying and dis... READ MORE
Join Max on his action-packed magical adventures!
I think most children of primary school age are fascinated by magicians and magic tricks and so I imagine are likely to find Max’s story very engaging and ... READ MORE
Lots of fun
Max Magic is a great tale of friendship, magic, bullies and self belief!
Max is an ordinary kid from and east end family who dreams of becoming the world... READ MORE
A magical childrens book
Max Magic is a new creation by Stephen Mulhern with Tom Easton. The book is illustated by Bergona Fernandez Corbalan. It is a wonderful tale that they have... READ MORE
Bullies
A great read touching on some tough topics, such as bullying.
Max Mullers loves magic and wants to be a magician when he’s older. His dad has taught him a ... READ MORE
Magical new book for young readers
Thank you to Readers First for providing me with an advanced readers copy of this book. This is the first children’s book by Stephen Mulhern and overall wa... READ MORE
Anything is possible
Even though this is a children's book, and is clearly intended to be as accessible as possible for young readers given that the font is not too dissimilar ... READ MORE
Fun Read
Max Muller an ordinary boy living an ordinary life, in an ordinary world, who loves magic, with a dream to be a magician, Max The Magnificent! With magic ... READ MORE
An enjoyable read
I've been reading this book with my 8 year old son and he has enjoyed listening to the tales of Max and the magic tricks he performs. The story is written ... READ MORE
An enjoyable fun read.
My daughter had enjoyed listening to this book. It's fun, light hearted and interesting. It keeps her engaged and keen to read on!