Marvin and the Book of Magic

Jenny Pearson's debut children's novel The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates won the Lollies 2022 and was shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book of the Year 2020, the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, the Branford Boase and the UKLA Book awards. When she's not writing, Jenny enjoys inspiring young writers in her classroom and looking after her family and their many animals.

"Funny dialogue, lively characters well-paced jokes and some slapstick … demonstrates the importance of persisting with your talents in the face of failure and of helping a friend, with bitesize chapters to squeeze into bedtime or classroom reading." – The Sunday Times"Infused with some key messages, including the importance of perseverance, especially in the face of adversity, as well as the value of true friendship … The superb black-and-white drawings contain a wealth of witty detail and are the perfect accompaniment to this hilarious, heartwarming tale." – BookTrust"Using her own special brand of magic, and more than a little sleight of hand, Pearson’s imaginative and entertaining story … brought to life by Aleksei Bitskoff’s richly detailed and comical illustrations – will delight audiences of every age. A wise, witty and wonderful adventure!" – Lancashire Evening Post"Humorous from beginning to end … perfectly interspersed with lively illustrations … Themes of encouragement, family and friendship are the heart of this story." – INIS Magazine"Humorous from beginning to end, this story of a young boy failing and deciding to try again is sure to resonate with young readers and portrays the important message of believing in yourself, as well as the importance of a bit of magic! An easy to read, imaginative, funny book that is sure to delight and should be considered for any reluctant readers." — Children's Books Ireland