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Max Magic by Stephen Mulhern and Tom Easton - activities and sneak peek!

The UNBELIEVABLE new book series from superstar TV presenter and magician, Stephen Mulhern.

Stephen Mulhern and Tom Easton have collaborated closely, combining Stephen’s natural storytelling talent with Tom’s children’s fiction writing experience. Creating an unforgettable adventure celebrating friendship, family and… MAGIC!

With engaging black-and-white illustrations throughout from Begoña Fernández Corbalán and a dyslexic-friendly layout this is the perfect series for every child.

MAX MAGIC

Max Mullers loves doing magic tricks, but his tricks aren’t enough to keep Bottley the Bully off his back. Then a run-in 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!

MAX MAGIC 2: The Greatest Show on Earth

Max is ready to win national talent show: The Greatest Show on Earth! And he’s not going to use his magical abilities to do it, either – Max will compete fair and square. But when masked magician Mr Mysterio enters the competition, Max suspects that something strange is going on…With the help of his friends and his trusty dog Lucky, Max is going to give The Greatest Show on Earth everything he’s got…

A hugely funny and exciting new series for young readers, with an empowering central message about how magic can bring self-confidence in the face of bullies.

The resources include:
- A4 downloadable PDF poster
- Activity Pack
- Sneak Peek Extracts

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