Books with author Maudie Smith

A magical story about following your dreams - perfect for fans of Holly Webb.Pink-haired Finch Field has always felt different. She dreams of flying - not in a plane, but swimming through the sky like a bird. Her classmates laugh, and call her Dream Bird. But when Finch goes to stay with her beloved Granny Field for the summer, she finds herself face-to-face with a monster intent on stealing people's dreams. Finch must find a way to believe her own dreams can come true if she is to save the dreams of everyone in Sunview on Sea.A story full of magic, fantasy and friendship, perfect for younger readers of Jacqueline Wilson and Holly Webb.

After Max's mum died, he's dedicated the last two years of his life to making sure that everything stays exactly the same. Somehow, though, Dad managed to get out of his sight long enough to fall in love with Alarming Ilona and agree to marry her. Now he's got a stepmother (probably evil) and two annoying new siblings with stupid names (who calls their children Nettle and Wild, anyway?). He knows his new life will be awful - after all, he doesn't believe in fairy tale happy endings.But when Max, Nettle and Wild are spun away into the magical Land of Happily Ever After (LHEA), they find themselves stuck in the middle of a very mixed-up fairy tale. The creatures of LHEA need the children to help them - and if they don't, there won't be a happy ending for anyone. Can Max save his new friends - and learn to live with his new family?A mixed-up and fresh take on the fairy tale, with a sprinkle of Jacqueline Wilson and Liz Kessler, and all the humour and charm of David Walliams.

A charming new red Early Reader story from OPAL MOONBABY author Maudie Smith, and talented illustrator Ali Pye, about friendship, kindness and tights!Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books, perfect for building confidence in new readers and reluctant readers. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.Kit has an important new job; Keeper of the King's Tights. More than anything he wants to do his best, but with so many of the King's subjects in need of Kit's help, he finds himself in need of a little help himself. . .A warm, funny story for beginner readers from an exciting new author and illustrator team.

Opal Moonbaby is spending a year on Earth. A whole year! Martha can't wait to take her to school, to introduce her to her friends and to recreate all the fun they had during the summer. But things don't turn out quite as expected and before Martha knows it, Opal is off making new friends, doing new things and throwing herself into life on Earth - and Martha can't keep up. When Opal's Uncle Bixie warns them that the nasty Mercurials, enemies from their home planet of Carnelia, are on their way to Earth, planning mischief, Martha begins to worry. But Opal is far too busy making friends to be bothering about those stupid Mercurials. Besides, her eyes would z-ray them immediately and she'd dazzle-kick them all the way back to Carnelia. Wouldn't she?

Owen grows onions. He's so very good at it that the people of his village call him Owen the Onion. One day he grows an onion so unusual that it's all he can think about. He ignores his friends in the village - until one day a very angry ogre comes to visit. Can Owen save the day?A warm, funny story for beginner readers from an exciting new author and illustrator team.

A magical story about following your dreams - perfect for fans of Holly Webb.Pink-haired Finch Field has always felt different. She dreams of flying - not in a plane, but swimming through the sky like a bird. Her classmates laugh, and call her Dream Bird. But when Finch goes to stay with her beloved Granny Field for the summer, she finds herself face-to-face with a monster intent on stealing people's dreams. Finch must find a way to believe her own dreams can come true if she is to save the dreams of everyone in Sunview on Sea.A story full of magic, fantasy and friendship, perfect for younger readers of Jacqueline Wilson and Holly Webb.

★ I'm a Superhero! - BAM!★Do you know a mini superhero?Does she need a large, awesome notebook where she can write down all her plans .... to take over the world? Well, it looks like you've found her the perfect gift ... for world domination!Be careful though, we all know how strong and determined superheroes are ... especially girl superheroes!PLEASE NOTE:✓ This is a blank lined notebook. There are just lines inside. There are no quotes, questions or images.This notebook includes:150 pages | 75 sheetsBlank margins (Lines do not run to the end of the page)30 lines per pageAbout this notebook:Unique cover with a girl superhero dominating the front cover!150 pages of lined paper - 75 sheets of paper30 lines per pageIt makes a fantastic giftIdeal for all your writing and doodlingSimple interior designSize: 8"x10"150 PagesDouble-sidedNon-perforated♥ Perfect gift for girls, teens, tweens and maybe you! ♥Blank lined notebooks are perfect for:Christmas stocking stuffersBack to school giftsTeacher appreciation gifts (as a sarcastic gift for adults)All classesAll subjectsSchool projectsHome projectsDiariesGifts for writersVacation/holiday scrapbookingMaking lists (non-perforated paper)Work colleagues (as a sarcastic gift for adults)The entrepreneur in your lifeThe list is inexhaustible!★♥★ Create, inspire and enjoy! ★♥★