Max Magic: the Sunday Times bestselling debut from Stephen Mulhern!

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Titanic cabin boy Sid, adventure-seeking Carpathia stowaway Clara and an unforgettable dog Rigel are thrown together through unimaginable events. Call of the Titanic is a thrilling historical drama, with warmth, friendship and a sprinkling of the unknown. Highly recommended for upper KS2. Read our full review. It also shows how teamwork can help you achieve challenges easier, and it was great to see the friends come up with different ideas. It is a good tale of friendship, family loyalty and overcoming bullies with a decent moral message about controlling how you use your abilities and not turning into a bully yourself. As it’s clear that this is the first story in a planned series so I’m sure that any child who has enjoyed it will be eagerly anticipating joining Max and his friends on future adventures.

Inspired by Stephen Mulhern's incredible story of his journey to becoming a magician, performer and TV star. Max’s adventure is enhanced by the magical box that he opens in his Gran’s antique shop that reveals surprises for Max. Inspired by The Great British Bake Off, Nancy launched her own wedding cake business - although she is now not allowed to apply for the show After an incident on his dad’s stall, he must find a way to save his dad’s business from the Crayfish Twins and asks his friends for help.But when Max discovers an unusual old box in his Gran’s antique shop something happens that forces him to decide what sort of person he really wants to be. Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway Episode 1". Itv.com. 20 February 2016. Archived from the original on 20 November 2017 . Retrieved 31 May 2019. Methven, Nicola (19 January 2023). "Stephen Mulhern set to relaunch one of Britain's most iconic TV game shows". mirror . Retrieved 20 January 2023. It was nice we got to see Max enjoying his hobby and how he wasn't willing to give up and I'm sure young children will love reading about the magic but it wasn't integrated very seamlessly into the story and at times felt like it was there for the sake of it. I don't like how he solely used magic to defeat the bullies either as whilst it's a fun read it doesn't help children know what to do with any bullies that may be in their life. In 2010, he hosted primetime game show Magic Numbers on ITV. Mulhern has hosted numerous episodes of The Big Quiz.

I would note that guns and knives do get a very brief mention, and that's what's keeping a star off for me. I think it could have been written without mentioning either and then I'd feel happier giving it to my 9 year old daughter to read. Perhaps, I'm too sensitive and others won't be bothered by this - but it's worth knowing that they do get a mention. Stephen Mulhern's SNT sketch In For A Penny IS getting its own series". Digitalspy.com. 7 April 2018. Archived from the original on 21 October 2018 . Retrieved 31 May 2019. The Illusionists". ITV Press Centre. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013 . Retrieved 1 December 2013. Can Max beat the horrible Bottley the Bully and save his dad’s East End market stall from the Crayfish Twins, the local meanies? ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! Ruth Bennett, senior commissioning editor at Piccadilly Press, acquired UK, Commonwealth and audio rights to three fiction titles in the magical new series, alongside one non-fiction title, from Millie Lean at YM&U.These hashtag days might provide current and relevant talking points for secondary-aged pupils aged 13+ in KS3, KS4 and KS5, especially when linked to related literature. Stephen Mulhern has hosted some of the most iconic shows including Britain’s Got More Talent, In For A Penny, for which he earned multiple National Television Award nominations, Catchphrase, and segments of Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway.

This was such a fun read and sheds a bit of light on the issue of bullying and how anyone, child or adult who is just the tiniest bit different can suffer and be bullied.Max gets the blame, and has pay for the clothing for the nasty Crayfish twins, who are nasty adult bullies. But how will Max be able to find the money to pay the Crayfish twins? Piccadilly Press, the award-winning young readers ’ imprint of Bonnier Books UK, today announces a major acquisition: MAX MAGIC , a new series from TV superstar Stephen Mulhern . But sadly he is still a victim of bullying and disaster strikes when one day watching his father's toy stall the local bully Bottley causes trouble.

Stephen hosted a Sunday morning radio show on Heart FM with Emma Willis and regularly covers for Chris Evans on Virgin Radio’s breakfast show.Stephen Daniel Mulhern [1] was born on 4 April 1977 [2] in Stratford, East London. [3] His parents were market traders. [4] He attended St Bonaventure's in Forest Gate, East London. [5] Career Magic The Magic Show Story". ITV Press Centre. Archived from the original on 17 November 2015 . Retrieved 20 May 2015.