Birthday-present burglars, a Tooth Fairy mystery, and an abandoned puppy - no adventure is too great for Maxine, also known as Girl Wonder!

This collection of seven funny short stories is perfect for building confidence in new readers, whether reading aloud or reading alone.

MALORIE BLACKMANhas written over sixty books and is acknowledged as one of todays most imaginative and convincing writers for young readers. She has been awarded numerous prizes for her work, including the Red House Childrens Book Award and the Fantastic Fiction Award. Malorie has also been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. In 2005 she was honoured with the Eleanor Farjeon Award in recognition of her contribution to childrens books, and in 2008 she received an OBE for her services to childrens literature. She has been described byThe Timesas a national treasure. Malorie Blackman was the Childrens Laureate 201315.

A brilliant collection of short stories about a little girl who gets into some big adventures, from award-winning author Malorie Blackman.