In a world filled with pearls, sapphires and rubies, sometimes the greatest treasure is one you didn’t expect to find.
When Mabel and Max set off on the hunt for a lost jewel, these two very unlikely companions encounter a frog with flair, a musical grasshopper and a beautiful bird, who might each have something to teach them about who they are and how to value their individual talents.
Can chickens fly?
What do lynxes eat?
What makes the best juggling balls?
And will Mabel and Max ever find what they are looking for?
About the Author :
I am a mum of two and a clinical psychologist who writes in her free time. The Mabel and Max series was written for my younger daughter who loves lynxes; these books are based on stories that I created for her. The character of Mabel is based on Emily, one of our more cheeky and adventurous chickens!
I live in Hampshire with my husband, daughters, two cats and flock of chickens. When not being a mum, working or writing, I can be found exercising, learning Spanish, enjoying cooking or curled up with a good book.
Review :
Patricia Cleveland-Peck is a Carnegie longlisted author who has published 16 children's books and 4 adult non-fiction books. She has compiled programmes for the BBC and had 2 radio plays and 1 stage play performed. She is the author of the extremely successful You Can’t Take an Elephant on the Bus series and The Story of Tutankhamun:
“A charming story, well told, which introduces Mabel and Max, two animal characters children will love.”
Mike Brownlow is a writer and illustrator and has created many books for children, including the best-selling "Ten Little..." series. His book Little Robots was turned into a major animated TV show for the BBC and screened in over 70 countries worldwide. He has been shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and has won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize:
"A charming story all about unexpected discoveries and new friendships. A delightful addition to the world of illustrated fiction!"
