The Maggie Sparks Series

By Steve Smallman

A mischievous young witch tackles big feelings, school troubles and magical mayhem with her chameleon companion.

humorous · magical · heartwarming · adventurous

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Average 4.46, from 59 readers

What is The Maggie Sparks series by Steve Smallman about?

Written from 2021 onwards, Steve Smallman’s Maggie Sparks series follows a mischievous young witch whose spells rarely go according to plan. With her mood-reflecting pet chameleon, Bat, Maggie navigates sibling rivalry, friendship, school troubles and big feelings before facing dragons, aliens, vampires and other magical mysteries. The adventures gradually broaden from everyday family problems to wider supernatural escapades. Best suited to readers aged five and over who enjoy humorous, illustrated chapter books. Includes mild peril, spooky creatures and comic magical chaos.

Genres

Fantasy Humour Friendship/Family

About the author

Steve Smallman is a much-loved British author and illustrator who has written over 100 books for children. He is well known for his funny and heart-warming stories, such as 'Bear's Big Bottom' and 'Poo in the Zoo'. Steve enjoys making children laugh with his imaginative tales and colourful pictures.

All the books in The Maggie Sparks series (in order)

Maggie Sparks and the Monster Baby

by Steve Smallman

Book 1 of 9

Maggie’s magic to reclaim attention unleashes a hilarious mystery involving her noisy baby brother.

Published: 2021

Maggie Sparks and the Swimming Pool Sharks

by Steve Smallman

Book 2 of 9

Can magic transform swimming-hating Maggie into a Shark—and save Arthur too?

Published: 2022

Maggie Sparks and the Truth Dragon

by Steve Smallman

Book 3 of 9

Maggie's lies spiral wildly—can her magic fix everything before Arthur stops believing her?

Published: 2022

Maggie Sparks and the School of Slime

by Steve Smallman

Book 4 of 9

Maggie plans a magical escape—until her new teacher reveals something far more frightening.

Published: 2023

Maggie Sparks and the Alien Invasion

by Steve Smallman

Book 5 of 9

Maggie’s not-so-boring science mission takes a magical turn when space dreams collide with an irate astronaut.

Published: 2023

Maggie Sparks and the Fang-tastic Fairground

by Steve Smallman

Book 6 of 9

Maggie promises fun, but spooky visitors make Arthur wonder: is a vampire hiding nearby?

Maggie Sparks and the Camping Chaos

by Steve Smallman

Book 7 of 9

Maggie’s muddy camping trip turns magical when the Whispering Woods reveal a secret.

Maggie Sparks and the secret elf

by Steve Smallman

Book 8 of 9

Maggie’s Christmas turns chaotic when a secret elf and mysterious magic disrupt everything.

Maggie Sparks and the Postcard Portal

by Steve Smallman

Book 9 of 9

A not-so-boring day turns wild when Maggie’s magic brings the rainforest indoors—what next?

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