Marnie Midnight - Marnie Midnight and the Moon Mystery (Marnie Midnight, Book 1)

By Laura Ellen Anderson

A magical illustrated new young fiction series for children aged 7-9 from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson!

Meet Marnie Midnight – a little moth with BIG dreams!

Marnie Midnight is SO excited to be starting at Minibeast Academy. She adores everything about the moon and she can’t wait to learn about its magic. But Marnie soon discovers that nobody believes in moon magic anymore!

Marnie is determined to get to the bottom of this moon mystery. The little moth and her minibeast friends explore far and wide in their search for the truth. But will they survive a run-in with a rebellious rat or an out-of-this-world trip with the terrifying Early Bird . . . ? One thing is for sure, Marnie is a little bug having a BIG Adventure!

Format: Paperback
Ageband: 7 to 9
Release Date: 01 Feb 2024
Pages: 256
ISBN: 978-0-00-859133-5
Price: £7.99 (Export Price) , £7.99, €None
Laura is a star of the children’s book world – she is the author and illustrator of Rainbow Grey and the much loved, bestselling Amelia Fang series, whose characters have captured the hearts of children everywhere and whose adventures are published worldwide. Born in Essex, Laura now lives in Brighton and when she’s not working she enjoys doodling for fun, making 3D models, creating fan art and collecting stamps.

Reviews for Marnie Midnight: -

'The miniature characters have enormous personalities, while the setting is brought to life with delightful, quirky details and masses of humour.' BookTrust -

”'A hugely imaginative world with stunning illustrations” - Harriet Muncaster

”'This book is an utter delight, a magnificent fantasy creation which brings the smallest inhabitants of our planet to the fore, delivering a subtle ecological message in a package of glorious illustrations and charming storytelling.” - View from Vs Bookshelf

”'Marnie Midnight and the Moon Mystery is the sweetest adventure filled with magic, mystery and loveable minibeasts. Laura Ellen Anderson’s stunning illustrations, clever puns & creative world building shines even brighter than the moon!” - Mel Taylor-Bessent

”'Marnie Midnight & the Moon Mystery is a funny, twisty, gorgeous warm hug of a book. Laura Ellen Anderson creates extraordinary worlds and characters like no one else.” - Jack Meggitt-Phillips

”'Bursting with friendship, environmental themes, self-belief, magic and wonder!” - minitravellers.co.uk

Reviews for Rainbow Grey: -

”'Sparkling new series with a rip-roaring, colour-infused tale of bravery, storm-filled action, kindness and warm-hearted friendships.” - Lancashire Post

”'Rainbow Grey is funny and smart” - Books for Topics

“A true delight' Irish Sunday Independent -

”'Ray is a glorious combination of confidence, determination and colour that children will admire” - Bonkers About Books

”'A lively story with a fully imagined alternative world, an entertaining collection of characters and a brave heroine.” - Books for Keeps

”'A fabulously fun read for newly independent readers.” - Miss Cleveland is Reading, school librarian and book blogger

”'Packed full of action and excitement from the first page all the way through to the last.” - The Teacher Bookworm, teacher and book blogger