Maggie Sparks and the Swimming Pool Sharks by Steve Smallman
Illustrations by Esther Hernando
Paperback published by Sweet Cherry Publishing 14th April 2022
ISBN 9781782267140
Reading Age 5-7
Maggie Sparks does NOT like swimming! It’s cold and wet and, worst of all, she’s not very good at it. So when Mum decides to sign her up for swimming lessons, Maggie is not happy. Thankfully, Maggie is a super powerful, super smart, super talented witch. She is determined to use her powers to get into the elite SHARKS swimming group and help her best friend, Arthur, along the way. All she needs is a little magic.
MY REVIEW
Maggie Sparks is one my favourite children’s characters in children’s books. I have read quite a few of Maggie Sparks books, because they have always been my favourite children’s funniest of books. I love how Maggie is a young girl witch, casting spells, with her magic wand. Maggie Sparks and the Swimming Pool Sharks is absolutely hilarious. I’m an adult and Maggie’s magic made me laugh so much. During swimming lessons, Maggie casts quite a few spells, one for her friend Arthur, and one for self, that don’t go according to plan, even the swimming coach gets freaked out by what she sees. Maggie Sparks is the best funny series for all little girls!
About author Steve Smallman
Steve Smallman lives in Staffordshire with his wife, two dogs and two cats. He has four children and a grandchild. Steve has been illustrating children’s books for over 40 years and writing his own stories for slightly less. He also teaches illustration workshops in schools, including mural-painting. When he’s not writing or drawing, Steve enjoys watching films and television, gardening and walking in the countryside. Steve is the author of Maggie Sparks, book series, Smelly Peter the Great Pea Eater (Winner of the Sheffield Children’s Book Award 2009)and the Lamb Who Came for Dinner (Shortlisted for the Red House Children’s Book Award and read by Meatloaf on CITV’s Bookaboo). https://www.instagram.com/stevesmallmanbooks
