"Funny dialogue, lively characters well-paced jokes and some slapstick … demonstrates the importance of persisting with your talents in the face of failure and of helping a friend, with bitesize chapters to squeeze into bedtime or classroom reading." – The Sunday Times "Infused with some key messages, including the importance of perseverance, especially in the face of adversity, as well as the value of true friendship … The superb black-and-white drawings contain a wealth of witty detail and are the perfect accompaniment to this hilarious, heartwarming tale." – BookTrust "Using her own special brand of magic, and more than a little sleight of hand, Pearson’s imaginative and entertaining story … brought to life by Aleksei Bitskoff’s richly detailed and comical illustrations – will delight audiences of every age. A wise, witty and wonderful adventure!" – Lancashire Evening Post "Humorous from beginning to end … perfectly interspersed with lively illustrations … Themes of encouragement, family and friendship are the heart of this story." – INIS Magazine

Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week - Jenny Pearson is the award-winning author of The Super-Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates, which was the winner of the 2022 Lollies, as well as being shortlisted for the Waterstones, Costa, UKLA and Branford Boase Awards - Following the success of Bertie and the Alien Chicken, this delightfully comic tale is sure to be a hit with fans of funny fiction, which is particularly popular with the 9+ age group - Characterful illustrations from Aleksei Bitskoff leap off the page and bring Marvin’s magical mishaps to life - Jenny is an experienced KS2 teacher and hugely popular with schools Competition: The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh; Who Let the Gods Out; Lottie Brooks; Kid Normal. Helen Rutter; Maz Evans; Katie Kirby; Greg James and Chris Smith