How to Have a Magic Memory

by Sue Whiting

Primary school children will receive the very best start to their academic life with this revolutionary book packed full of practical and comprehensive ideas from memory expert Dr Sue Whiting. She draws upon her extensive knowledge in this field to teach nine to eleven year olds the most effective strategies for learning to use their memories. Along with Memo the Memory Monster, Bramble the Wizard's special cat, and Charlie and Holly the Labradors, the Wizard guides children through games, activities and tricks to help them use their memories much more effectively. The book is fun to use with easy to read text, cartoon illustrations, puzzles and quizzes (with rewards), which give children a sense of achievement. The book is set up in a step-by-step sequence so children can use it with minimal parental involvement. The book is the first in the Wizard of Spells series where all aspects of memory training will be included. Drawing on the latest research and her own experience in memory competitions and teaching children, Sue gives authoritative guidance you can trust.

88 pages, Paperback

Published March 24, 2015

About the author

A former primary school teacher with a special interest in literacy education and children’s literature, Sue Whiting has worked in the publishing industry for almost twenty years, both as an author and editor of books for children and young adults.

Sue has written numerous books in a variety of genres: fiction and nonfiction, picture books through to YA, and is published in Australia and internationally. Her middle grade novel Get a Grip, Cooper Jones and nonfiction picture book, Platypus were both named CBCA Notable Books, and her picture book, A Swim in the Sea, illustrated by Meredith Thomas, was the Speech Pathologists’ 2014 Book of the Year. Her latest books include, Missing a mystery/suspense novel for readers aged 10+ and the picture book Beware the Deep Dark Forest, illustrated by Annie White.

Sue was Publishing Manager and Senior Commissioning Editor at Walker Books Australia for ten years, before leaving in 2016 to concentrate on her writing and to work from home as a publishing consultant, freelance editor, writing coach and mentor.