Very enjoyable story, the fourth in the series. Lovely illustrations. My 8 year old enjoyed reading it

Oh dear, is this how weak this series has got already? The launch title in this franchise was fine enough, but this is just poor. The magical girl sees weird slime coming through the school classroom ceiling, and it gets condemned, only for the plot to ignore that whole aspect of the early pages. Instead it's about her and her best friend being picked on at the posh new school they're sent to as an alternative, and whatever happens after that is really bland, utterly forgettable and just thrown at the page in case it sticks. She faces the tension about using her magic powers or not, and when she does it goes a bit weird, the end. It really was of so little purpose I thought it might be a sampler I'd been given to download, but no – it seems it's the real deal. And it's surreally haphazard and pointless. Don't be taken in by the title, whatever you do – this is a piece so ramshackle it doesn't even know which school is the titular one. One and a half stars.

I just finished reading Maggie Sparks and the School of Slime and absolutely loved it! It was such a fun read, the pages just flew by. And the illustrations are adorable.

I took some time to admire the whimsical rendering of all the cute characters in this story. The quality of the artwork in the book earns it some extra points for sure.

Maggie and her best friend Arthur are an odd couple that complement each other well. Maggie and her family are (secretly) magical, whereas Arthur is a Muggle prone to worrying about things - not least what Maggie might suddenly say or do without warning!

Due to subsidence (and boy, do we have some fun with *this* word in the book!), Maggi and Arthur must attend a new school after theirs is shut down. Highly resistant to the idea of studying at this posh establishment, Maggie becomes convinced that their new teacher is in fact a vampire! Arthur's take on her is a little different...

But hands down, my favourite character in the book is in fact Maggie's pet chameleon, Bat - beautifully drawn in the illustrations - who is also her chief sidekick, and ends up playing an unexpected role in Maggie's plans!

I give this book 5 stars, and really look forward to reading about Maggie's next adventure.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.

I cannot believe this book made me laugh so hard! Maggie was a delightful character with heart and spunk. The book follows Maggie who aspires to practice magic. When her school is shut down , she goes to the nearby school with her friend Arthur who loves science . At first she doesn't like the new school but with time she gets to enjoy the new school. The book tackles being a new student , imagination, bullying and friendship . Recommend it!

this g to be a brief review as this was written by my nine year old sister, so here is her review:

i love this book because it shows how you shouldn’t be afraid of moving house or school and how to stop bullying. it is great for kids around six and under and shows how to portray true friendship and perseverance through tough times.

thank you so much for allowing my sister for reading this book! she really enjoyed it!

This was cute! I know loads of kids who’ll find this really fun. Science fun, lots of magic and some good friends! I‘a love to check out the rest of this series now I’ve read this! I loved the illustrations too

Maggie Sparks and the School of slime is a nice and easy chapter book for those wanting to increase their reading capacity.
The text is easy to understand and it is pitched at UKS1 children - age 5+.
The book follows Maggie - a young witch and her friend Arthur who unfortunately have to leave their school as it has subsidence.
They both end up having to attend a private school where Maggie is sure that her teacher is a vampire. Maggie is determined not to enjoy her time at Peregrine Primary and when she encounters two mean girls who try to make their days uncomfortable, will Maggie's spells save the day?

Quick Summary: A magical experience with loads of laughs, insane hi-jinks, and meaningful messages galore

My Review: Maggie Sparks and the School of Slime by Steve Smallman with illustrations by Esther Hernando was a delightful mix of magical antics and humorous mayhem.

In this series installment, we learn that Maggie and her adorable best friend, Arthur, are faced with a whole new challenge of epic proportions (Just add a bit of sludge, some slime, and a spot of yuck yuck, and you'd be pretty close to figuring things out.). As a result, they will need to make some very necessary changes. Though they both rally on, as best as they can, under the circumstances, they soon realize some hard truths. Can magic save the day, or will it backfire on them?

One of the most beautiful things about this book is the illustrations. They are so playful and captivating. The art adds just the right amount of hilarity, helping to advance the story and giving a visual voice to the story.

My Final Say: Ever enchanting, Maggie Sparks makes everything exciting. I love this character! Without fail, she leaps before looking, but thankfully, she ultimately learns from her mistakes. (Well, she learns with the help of her family and her best friend.) Still, Maggie plus magic equals a funny, haha experience every time.

Other: This book ended akin to a cliffhanger. When I reached the end, I found myself wanting to see what came next. 🤓

Rating: 5/5 magical stars ✨
Recommend: Yes
Audience: Ages 7 and up
Series: Yes

Thanks to the author and to the publisher for granting access to this title in exchange for an honest review.