The first instalment in a funny and charming two-colour series from a beloved and bestselling illustrator
It’s Marty Moose’s first day on the job as Postmouse. He’s ironed his uniform, polished his buttons and waxed his whiskers; he's ready to go! But things take a tricky turn when he gets lost in Whisker Warren and needs rescuing by a doolally rabbit named Nibbles, and then gets caught in the crossfire of two less-than-neighbourly toads. Who knew postage could be so perilous!
With lively, funny and characterful illustration and a brilliantly charming voice, this series is perfect for newly confident readers.
The move from picture books to novels is one of the defining milestones for any young reader. But the leap from The Gruffalo to The Famous Five can be a daunting one- and in recent years there has been a surge in short, illustrated chapter books intended to bridge the gap. The most successful tend to be those that combine the progressive plot of a longer novel with the clear, visual narrative of a picture book- and Marty Moose, the first in a new series by the author and illustrator Claire Powell, is just such an example […] Beneath Marty’s fur lies a recognisably human heart, and one of the more satisfying threads of the stories lies in his tightening bond with Nibbles […] At 156 pages long, Marty Moose is still a big jump from The Grufffalo. But the moral, spelled out in a letter to Marty from Great-Aunt Ada, is similarly clear: “Just because you’re small doesn’t mean you can’t be brave. - The Telegraph
Charming and very funny. A wonderful caper, full of adventure, humour and admirable alliteration! - Dermot O'Leary
Gorgeous and brilliant! The writing is skilful and witty ... Marty Moose is brimming with delicious, stylish ink drawings. - Sheena Dempsey
Guaranteed to win the hearts of every reader. Powell has created a miniature-sized masterpiece. Every page is a feast for the eyes, with stunning spot colour illustrations oozing with details you could pore over for hours. Charm, friendship, wit, and a LOT of mayhem; Marty Moose has it all – a first class stamp of approval from me! - Laura Ellen Anderson
I love Marty so much I licked my copy so nobody else can have it! Marty is marvellous! Gets my stamp of approval!! - Steven Lenton
