Marvin and the Book of Magic

By: Jenny Pearson, Aleksei Bitskoff

Narrated by: Bradley Thompson

Marvellous Marvin braves the stage to showcase the magic that can be found in true friendship in this hilarious and heartfelt tale from bestselling author Jenny Pearson.

After being humiliated by a badly behaved squirrel on national television, Marvin has vowed NEVER to perform magic in public again. But when he acquires a mysterious book that promises to show those with the gift of magic how to use it properly, his best friend Asha persuades him to make a comeback in the school talent show.

Watch Marvellous Marvin take to the stage to demonstrate the magic that can be found in true friendship!

©2024 Jenny Pearson (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

"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