Marvin and the Book of Magic bookcover

Marvin and the Book of Magic

Jenny Pearson, Aleksei Bitskoff

Marvellous Marvin braves the stage to showcase the magic that can be found in true friendship in this hilarious and heartfelt tale from bestselling author Jenny Pearson.

After being humiliated by a badly behaved squirrel on national television, Marvin has vowed NEVER to perform magic in public again. But when he acquires a mysterious book that promises to show those with the gift of magic how to use it properly, his best friend Asha persuades him to make a comeback in the school talent show. Watch Marvellous Marvin take to the stage to demonstrate the magic that can be found in true friendship!

Latest reviews

It is a fictional book which centres on Marvin humiliation by a squirrel at a competition and because of that he quits been a magician. Read about a book of secrets and was encourage by his best friend Asha to go back to magic. Lesson learnt from this book is never give up your dream no matter the challenges you face

I like this book because it is about magic and it is funny. I would recommend it to my friends.

Meh...

Marvin tried to be magic but he got it all wrong because of a squirrel. Then he gave up until his sister wanted to do the show and then he helped his sister and her talent was pogo stick and painting.

Marvelous

I liked it because it was to do with magic and Marvin was really kind to other people and when he thought he gave up magic he didn't. My favourite character was Marvin.

A book about true friendship and perseverance

A book about true friendship and perseverance

The Reading Agency

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