Books published by publisher Maverick Arts Publishing

Daniel O’Dowd causes chaos wherever he goes by being just too loud! Professor McWhizzit is holding an open day for the townsfolk of Hamilton Shady. Over-excited Daniel shouts so loudly that he causes the lighthouse to fall down. Then, the townsfolk see a big rock hurtling towards Earth. Luckily, the Professor has a rocket made from a clock and he knows exactly what can destroy the rock. . . Daniel’s voice! Daniel saves the day, but he is so busy shouting that he forgets to listen to the instructions to get him home. Will Daniel remember to be quiet in time so that he can get home?

Leo, Fiz and Raj make up the Detective Club. They love solving mysteries and catching baddies! When an ancient chest is stolen, will they be able to follow the clues to catch the culprit Written by Elizabeth Dale, this educational Early Reader book is book band White (aimed at 6-7 years, Year 2-3). The colour grading system is recognised by the Institute of Education which reflects the reading difficulty. The book content, language style, phonics and layout are taken into account to determine this.

A sweet story about a sheep who is disappointed with his grandma’s gift, but soon discovers it is the best gift ever Granny Mutton gets a bit carried away when she’s knitting her grandson a scarf. Little Lionel is imagining his present is going to be a soccer ball, which he can share with all his friends, but he is disappointed when he opens it to discover a very long scarf. However, his friends show him how the scarf can be great fun, and soon everyone joins in. In the end, Little Lionel realizes that it is a fantastic gift.

Grandma Bendy is the bendiest grandma. She has twizzly arms and super stretchy legs! In the past Grandma Bendy used her skills for bad and was an excellent burglar. When her own house is burgled she realizes how unhappy she makes people and gives herself up. Many years later, when Grandma Bendy is released from a bendy-proof prison, she discovers that no one really likes her. However one day her neighbor has locked her keys in the house and Grandma Bendy is able to come to the rescue and reach in through the letterbox. She realizes that she can use her skills for good and to help other people.