Maverick Publishing
An Independent UK publisher with over 300 titles, which include: picture books, early readers, chapter readers, graphic reluctant readers, junior fiction and middle grade.
View Rights PortalAn Independent UK publisher with over 300 titles, which include: picture books, early readers, chapter readers, graphic reluctant readers, junior fiction and middle grade.
View Rights PortalThe Little Lady makes all hearts sing! When Lilly and her family move into the old house with the golden pretzel, she has no idea that a magic neighbour lives in the mysterious backyard. The Little Lady keeps a chameleon that is 1000 years old; she can make herself invisible and masters all kinds of magic tricks – but most of all she loves to play pranks on others! So a summer filled with wonderful adventures begins for Lilly. Poetic, full of imagination and humour, the Little Lady is delighted by her ever-growing community of fans and enjoys huge success with young and old alike. A fantastically beautiful story to read aloud or alone, exquisitely illustrated by Nina Dulleck.
Auf eigene Faust auszunüchtern, schaffen die wenigsten. Wer mit dem Trinken aufhören will, sollte Anschluss an eine Gruppe suchen. Die suchtkranke Ruth kennt solche Lehren, glaubt aber nicht daran. Allein kommt sie am besten zurecht. Als sie nach einem schweren Sturz im Krankenhaus aufwacht, braucht sie jedoch Unterstützung und wendet sich an eine Mitpatientin, Katja. Der passiert das ständig, Leute bitten sie um einen Gefallen, eine Unterschrift, etwas Kleingeld. Helfen gibt ihr ein gutes Gefühl, auch wenn sie weiß, dass sie sich später nur schwer abgrenzen kann. Sie merkt bald, Ruth zu mögen ist nicht leicht. Und es gibt noch andere, die sich darum bemühen – Max, der sie mit seinem linken Kollektiv beim Kampf gegen die neue Vermieterin unterstützen wollte. Katja kennt ihn nur aus Erzählungen und empfindet Eifersucht. Was ist das für einer, der angeblich nie die Geduld verliert, keine feste Widerstandsfläche bietet? Nina Bußmann erzählt von drei Menschen in der Großstadt, die um Kontrolle kämpfen, sie aber längst verloren haben. In prekäre Arbeits- und Lebensverhältnisse verstrickt, taumeln sie zwischen Abhängigkeiten und Freundschaften, Therapieversprechen und spirituellen Verlockungen. Ohne Rausch kommt kaum einer aus. Und dennoch suchen sie alle nach Klarheit. »In Nina Bußmanns Büchern ist es die Genauigkeit der Beschreibung, die die Unschärfen des Lebens erkennbar macht.« Paul Jandl, Neue Zürcher Zeitung
The story of The Nine-Colored Deer is originated from the story of the Deer King in the Dunhuang frescoes, where the divine deer saves people’s lives in contrast with the greed and cruelty of mankind. The pictures have a touch of the Dunhuang frescoes style.
The title comes from a Borges interview, in which Borges planned to write a short story entitled Wake Me Up At 9 AM but he didn’t write it at last. A Yi borrowed this title. In A Yi’s story, looped in the night of his birthday, Hong Yang asks his wife Jin Yan to wake him up at nine AM the next morning, but he doesn’t wake up any longer. The book recalls how Hong Yang, an illiteracy who has been simply considered as an outlaw, becomes well known in the town by taking advantage of his violence and necessary schemes, with the narrative of a hurried and perfunctory funeral. Love, belief, brotherhood and affection have nothing to do with him. The novel makes a scroll-type portrayal of the vanishing village and people living in the village by virtue of him.
Bereits seit Monaten unterrichtet Schramm nicht mehr; etwas soll vorgefallen sein zwischen ihm und einem Schüler. Die Kollegen haben es schon immer gewusst, hinter seinem Rücken zerrissen sie sich über ihn, der immer korrekt war, die Mäuler. Und in der Tat, Schramm war porös geworden über die Zeit mit dem Jungen, der ihm in seiner Radikalität gegen sich selbst so ähnlich schien, und plötzlich hörte Schramm ein »wir« und war wie verzaubert, vollkommen ungeschützt in einem Moment, und dann –. Mit unheimlicher Präzision zieht Nina Bußmann uns hinein in ein Indizienspiel von diabolischem Ausmaß: Während wir noch Opfer von Tätern zu unterscheiden suchen, drängt es uns unaufhaltsam zu jenem Moment, in dem zwei Menschen alles auf eine Karte setzen.
Detective Gerard, a guinea pig, is known for his sweet tooth. When mysterious crimes occur in the neighborhood, animals both living in nearby homes and on the street ask him for help, promising to pay him tasty fees. Together with Gerard, you will find out who has eaten the cat's breakfast, evade hungry predators, uncover the secrets of an unknown scarecrow that terrorizes good animals, investigate dark corners, and confront your fears. Most importantly, you will learn how to catch intruders using deduction and logic! From 6 to 9 years, 12550 words Rightsholders: n.miroshnyk@vivat.factor.ua
Do you want to live incredible adventures and become part of a real fantasy story?! Then you will undoubtedly love the The Oak of the Three Foresters, which will enchant you with its interesting plot and colorful illustrations! From 7 to 9 years, 18223 words Rightsholders: chitarium@gmail.com
An one-of-a-kind guide for children 9+ on how to open a restaurant. Created and published in cooperation with Dmitro Borysov, a famous Ukrainian chef and owner of a popular family of restaurants. This book teaches business thinking and takes the young readers behind the scenes of a successful restaurant network. What is a business model and how to create it? How to name your restaurant? How to equip a kitchen? Where to get money for your own restaurant? Adorably illustrated, this book is a pleasure to read even if you are not going to open a restaurant. Though, who knows?
And This Maria Painted Beasts it's an illustrated fiction story based on the biography of famous Ukrainian artist Maria Prymachenko (1909-1997). Іn her childhood Maria was diagnosed with polio, and this painful disease had a huge impact on the girl's life. however, she has colors and a huge desire to draw. Meanwhile, from the dark forest, fantastic beasts are watching Maria. They know her secret, a secret the girl herself does not know yet. From 6 to 9 years, 5 715 words Rightsholders: editor@vydavnytstvo.com
On Christmas’ Eve, toy steam locomotive Hriuk lost its owner at the Kyiv-Passenger railway station. But thanks to this mishap, it got acquainted with its unique relatives – the residents of track number 14, where the Museum of Railway Transport of Kyiv is situated. Now young Drezyna, fast Manevrovyi, Mr Steam Locomotive from Budapest, and other residents of the museum exhibition will help and comfort baby Hriuk. They will also tell him and you more about themselves and Ukraine's railway heritage. From 4 to 9 years, 3500 words Rightsholders: publishing@man.gov.ua
Wilhelm is an adorable little hedgehog with interests that set him apart from other hedgehogs his age. His deepest desire is to experience the beauty of daylight. While this may seem simple to us, it's quite a challenge for a hedgehog, as they are nocturnal creatures that tend to doze off just before sunrise. Poor Wilhelm has nearly lost all hope and feels a deep sense of sadness, especially as winter draws near, and all the forest's hedgehogs prepare to hibernate until spring. However, a glimmer of hope emerges when Wilhelm's friends discover a way to fulfill his dream. Curious to know how they do it? From 6 to 9 years, 808 words Rightsholders: n.miroshnyk@vivat.factor.ua
Sonia and Nika are best friends. Yet, they live far away from each other: Nika lives on the left bank of the Dripro River and Sonia lives on the right one. To see each other more often the girls come up with a secret game. But sometimes, one of them feels sad. What would Nika do this time to make Sonia laugh? In this bilingual picturebook the readers will dive into a world of endless imagination, present in each child and grown-up as well. From 6 to 9 years, 1250 words (Ukrainian and English). Rightsholders: Oksana Luchchevska, olushchevska@gmail.com
9 Out of 10 Can't Solve These Puzzles - Can You Do Them? (Vol. 3)
Mr. Racoon teaches literature at school and only knows about crimes and investigations from books. But one day, by pure accident, he finds himself investigating an abduction of nestlings. A detective’s job is full of dangers at every step! Can Mr. Racoon stay safe and sound and untangle such a convoluted case? Volodymyr Arenev’s novella offers its readers not only a gripping detective plotline but also interesting facts about animal lives. From 6 to 9 years, 5720 words Rightsholders: Nataliia Koval nataliya.koval@ranok.com.ua
Who are the ghostinosours? What are clouds made of? How to prepare trubel and what may happen if you do not limit yourself and do everything you want? My Dad and Me’s main hero is about 4 years old and seeks to find answers to all these questions. His life is full of adventures: he is a dreamer and make-believer. He often disobeys his father and dislikes brushing his teeth. All in all, every young reader can find a bit of themselves in this little one. My Dad and Me is a treasure book of honest, warm-hearted stories about the close connection between father and son, about little things and great discoveries in the eyes of children, about trust and adventures they can share, and fundamentally, about mutual understanding. Even when someone can’t pronounce “r " yet! From 6 to 9 years, 4883 words Rightsholders: n.miroshnyk@vivat.factor.ua
The deep experience of every generation is hidden within their parables. They contain basic knowledge that every child should understand. Through the parables collected in this book, you will help children to understand truth and lies, love and indifference, joy and anger, as well as the importance of learning. And from these instructive short stories, the young reader will learn how to distinguish what good and evil are, and how to take decisions independently. Thanks to this book children will appreciate and respect their parents and will build good relationships with others. This book will help any adult wishing to explore the deeper truths and values in life with children. From 6 to 9 years, 106,000 words. Rightsholders: Anastasiia Taran, tarannnastia@gmail.com,
Ten-year-old sisters Vita and Zlata share their dreams with each other: they would like to go to the forest, swim in the river, lie in the grass, and look at the clouds. They also want to learn some spells so that peace reigns on Earth, but magic exists only in fairy tales... This kind and gentle story tells that there is something more powerful in life than spells: being close to your loved ones and holding hands with them. And imagine being friends with a funny poodle like Buka, that shows to everyone how to laugh and love! This book is a bright and honest reflection of children's confusion during one of life's harshest experiences: war. This warm play was written in the form of a dialogue to be recited. Thus the text can be read or acted out with children at home, in classes, in school theaters or theater groups. Readers can even stage a play online for relatives and friends who are not nearby! From 9 to 12 years, 590 words Rightsholders: Nargis Gafurova and Anna Tiurina, crocus.publishers@gmail.com
Dive in to the magical world of childhood. A little girl with hair as red as those of a fox is growing up in an atmosphere of love under the care of her grandparents. In the book she tells about her daily witty adventures, her most cherished dreams, and the unbelievable miracles that happen to her. The book is about building bridges between children and adults and about the rapid changes in life. The fox represents the love of life, the belief that every day is a true miracle. When I Was A Fox is an important book about the perception of the world that could be read and discussed by all family members. From 6 to 9 years, 5414 words Rightsholders: n.miroshnyk@vivat.factor.ua
Between 1689 and 1697 the British army fought as a member of the Grand Alliance against Louis XIV. Despite the military and political significance of the European conflict, this book is the first historical investigation for over a century dealing with the operations of the principal campaigns in the Low Countries. John Childs begins his comprehensive study by exploring the diplomatic origins of the Nine Years' War. Leading on from this political background, the author then focuses on the detailed organisation of the British, Dutch and other allied armies and the conduct of the operations. The specific campaigns are also examined and in particular the author looks at the strategic and tactical role played by the British. This campaign and operational study of the British army will be of interest to both specialist and general military historians, as well as to political historians. ;
Kiwi was born in captivity because bird catchers had captured his parents from their homeland in New Zeland. Furthermore, although Kiwi is a bird, he cannot fly! Yet, he managed to escape from the Zoo where he was held; After all, he has strong legs and is extremely fast! So, our Kiwi friend is going to learn soon that life on the loose can be both fun and dangerous, also because Kiwi is a promising football player, one of the best in the birds’ team. But will he and his friends be able to beat the rat team in an upcoming game? Find out in this exciting and whimsical adventure book by Myroslav Laiuk with beautiful illustrations by Rostyslav Popsky. From 6 to 9 years, 8814 words. Rightsholders: Ivan Fedechko, ivan.fedechko@starlev.com.ua