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Max Magic

the Sunday Times bestselling debut from Stephen Mulhern!
By Tom Easton and Stephen Mulhern
Series: Max Magic
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Anything is possible! Max Mullers loves magic tricks taught by his gran. But when Bottley the Bully causes trouble, and the feared Crayfish Twins gangsters get involved after an incident at his parents' market stall, Max faces danger. To escape, he'll need a miracle. With magic, anything is possible! This is an unforgettable adventure that celebrates friendship, family and magic.

Black-and-white illustrations and a dyslexic-friendly layout make this book accessible to all children.
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Perfect for children and young readers, especially fans of Greg James & Chris Smith, Noel Fitzpatrick and David Baddiel. Ideal for those interested in magic, adventure, and inspiring true stories.

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The magical debut children's novel from superstar TV presenter and magician, Stephen Mulhern!

The Sunday Times bestselling debut from Stephen Mulhern! (The Sunday Times, September 2022)

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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.

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  • Max Magic
    Max Magic
    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...
    By Tom Easton and Stephen Mulhern
    Paperback
    $1899
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800783799

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Piccadilly Press

Illustration: With integrated black and white interior illustrations.

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 266g

Pages: 304

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Max Magic Stephen Mulhern Tom Easton Young Adult

About the Author

Stephen Mulhern is one of the most in-demand television presenters today, with a string of smash-hit television shows including Catchphrase, In For a Penny and Rolling In It. As well as his TV career, Stephen is an experienced all-round entertainer, having performed his very own magic and one-man variety shows up and down the country for the past 12 years. He has performed for some of the most recognised people in the world, including Her Majesty the Queen!
Tom Easton is the author of over forty books, including books on vampires, pirates and much else. Find out more about Tom at tomeaston.co.uk or on Twitter: @TomEaston
Begona Fernandez Corbalan was born and raised in Spain and has a degree in Fine Arts.

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