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"Magical mayhem, an emotional roller-coaster, hilarious and heart-warming!" Third in the series of the 2017 Purple Dragonfly Young Adult Award winning, Maya's Magical Adventures. If you like a plot twist or ten, real imagination, intrigue and a right good belly laugh, then this one's for you! If not check for a pulse. Maya hates bullies. So how could she find herself on the wrong side as they rounded on her friends? With her mum missing, she must risk everything to join a powerful new coven and rescue her, but who can she trust? Can she ever master the art of dragon-back combat? Is middle-age spread something over 40's have on toast for breakfast? Was that relevant? Who writes this rubbish? Only one way to find out... Top Amazon / Goodreads reviewer NN Light says: "Looking for the next thing to read after Harry Potter, pick this up today! Think Lemony Snicket, only better! A must-read for any fantasy reader." 5 Stars.
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Malcolm McCoard
13 books46 followersThe author has published several books in the very different genres of YA fantasy and Cosmology and theoretical physics.
The serious stuff first - the author has published 2 works on the nature of time and creation. The first book "How to fix the universe" introduced a radical new explanation for what time is and proposed alternatives to dark matter and dark energy. A second publication titled "Everything" builds on the success of the model and proposes a new big bang theory. One which starts from nothing and doesn't break Einstein's laws of general relativity, unlike the current model.
The accidental author - Malcolm started writing in response to his 8 year old daughter's request when he was making up bedtime stories about dragons and other magical adventures one night. "You have to write that one down daddy!" Maya insisted. Maya then provided illustrations and ideas for the book which incorporates a number of characters based on her close friends and family. The book won the YA category in the 2017 Purple dragonfly book awards.
A series of seven more books followed.
The serious stuff first - the author has published 2 works on the nature of time and creation. The first book "How to fix the universe" introduced a radical new explanation for what time is and proposed alternatives to dark matter and dark energy. A second publication titled "Everything" builds on the success of the model and proposes a new big bang theory. One which starts from nothing and doesn't break Einstein's laws of general relativity, unlike the current model.
The accidental author - Malcolm started writing in response to his 8 year old daughter's request when he was making up bedtime stories about dragons and other magical adventures one night. "You have to write that one down daddy!" Maya insisted. Maya then provided illustrations and ideas for the book which incorporates a number of characters based on her close friends and family. The book won the YA category in the 2017 Purple dragonfly book awards.
A series of seven more books followed.
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February 13, 2019
This is a fun book to read with the humour rife with terrific puns throughout. The author captures the whimsical magic of a young girl trying to find her way in the world. Maya's world, of course, has a talking cat, a living wand and a friendly dragon but girls are girls in any world.
There is a certain homage to a great young wizard throughout although that is attempted to be mitigated by pointed references against said works. The story is gripping and carries the reader through, oft with a reader on the edge of their seat.
The language and use of suspense might be just a tad too strong for the younger section of the targeted reading group.
A fun read that stands alone as a good book. I recommend this to everyone who has enjoyed a book or a film about a young person learning their way in the world of magic.
My Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by: Mr. N
This review first appeared: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/si...
There is a certain homage to a great young wizard throughout although that is attempted to be mitigated by pointed references against said works. The story is gripping and carries the reader through, oft with a reader on the edge of their seat.
The language and use of suspense might be just a tad too strong for the younger section of the targeted reading group.
A fun read that stands alone as a good book. I recommend this to everyone who has enjoyed a book or a film about a young person learning their way in the world of magic.
My Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by: Mr. N
This review first appeared: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/si...
November 10, 2019
Another fantastic fast moving fantasy adventure, full of twists and cliff-hangers...loved it!
November 10, 2019
Really enjoyed this one. Edge of the seat stuff, with a good heart and an even better sense of humour, highly recommended.
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June 23, 2023the characters is undoubtedly outstanding
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