I think that Stephen Mulhern has done an incredible job of writing in his story with bulling scenes. Tom Easton (Author) Tom Easton is the author of over forty books, including books on vampires, pirates, teen girl boxers and teen boy knitters. I think anyone over the age of ten would probably find some bits a bit too immature and so rather boring, especially if they were higher level readers. I much prefer stories that are fun and you can learn from the characters situation at the same time and this book didn't achieve that in my opinion.

Then a run-in with Bottley at his parents’ market stall gets Max into even bigger trouble – now the notorious East End gangsters the Crayfish Twins are after him! I think this book will be enjoyed by most children age 7 – 10 years, and for those with an interest in magic, there is also a guide to performing a trick at the end of the book.

However, read aloud by (or with) an adult it offers lots of opportunities for some difficult topics to be explored as the young reader/listener follows Max’s adventures and learns how he deals with the various dilemmas he faces. The chapters felt a little long for me, but the beautiful illustrations made the reading experience more enjoyable. The book is about Max Mullers who loves magic tricks and uses them and his magic powers in his daily life to try and defeat bullies (The Crayfish Twins) and help his dad to keep his market stall. Full details of your rights under the Distance Selling Regulations are available in the UK from your local Citizens' Advice Bureau or your Local Authority's Trading Standards Office.

I think most children of primary school level would be entertained by magic tricks so I imagine this would be very engaging for its target audience.There are also many diverse characters, which is great to see when diversity and inclusion in publishing, particularly children’s books, is very important so children can see themselves represented in books. Can Max beat the horrible Bottley the Bully and save his dad’s East End market stall from the Crayfish Twins, the local meanies?