Reviews for Marnie Midnight and the Minibeast Mission:
Description
The third in a magical illustrated new young fiction series for children aged 7-9 from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson!
A hugely imaginative world with stunning illustrations” – Harriet Muncaster, author of Isadora Moon
Marnie the little moon-loving moth and her friends are going on a camping trip! Marnie, Floyd and Star snuggle down for a good night’s sleep tucked up inside their leaf sleeping bags. But when they wake up they realise that they are no longer in the meadow … they're inside a HUMAN HOUSE!
As the friends search for a way out of the giant house they stumble across all sorts of weird and wonderful things including a very playful cat and a whole swarm of perplexing wasps. Can the friends go on a MINIBEAST MISSION and make it back to school safely…?
Genres
Released2025
LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperCollins Publishers
ISBN9780008591410
SellerHarperCollins UK
About the author(s)
Laura is a star of the children’s book world – as well as the magical Rainbow Grey, she is also the author and illustrator of 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, baking and writing ‘To Do’ lists.
Reviews
“Anderson has become the go-to author for her amazing world-building skills and exquisite artwork and this magical mystery series delivers everything young readers love” – Lancashire Evening Post
Reviews for the Marnie Midnight series:
"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
