Game of Stones

‘Filled with adventure and thrill.’ Story Island Reviews have been bowled over by Rebecca Lisle’s, Game of Stones

Daisy, a pupil at Ospringe Primary school, has reviewed stone age themed picture book, Game of Stones written by Rebecca Lisle with illustrations by Richard Watson; â€˜This book is about two brothers trying to make the best game ever. They love each day to be filled with thrill. They are determined for the game to be great but end up making a mess. I liked that the brothers were best… Read More »‘Filled with adventure and thrill.’ Story Island Reviews have been bowled over by Rebecca Lisle’s, Game of Stones

‘Lisle is on top form in this hilarious Stone Age adventure’ Big thumbs up for I, Pod from The Lancashire Evening Post!

Pam at The Lancashire Evening Post has published a cracking review of new picture book I, Pod by Rebecca Lisle with illustrations by Richard Watson: ‘I, Pod â€“ a funny, warm-hearted story which puts fun, adventure and words in the spotlight â€“ is the third picture book from dynamic author and illustrator duo, Rebecca Lisle and Richard Watson, who brought young readers the brilliant Stone Underpants and Game of Stones.… Read More »‘Lisle is on top form in this hilarious Stone Age adventure’ Big thumbs up for I, Pod from The Lancashire Evening Post!

Game of Stones wins Sheffield Childrens Book Award – Picture Books!

Maverick Publishing are delighted to announce the success of their book Game of Stones in last weeks Sheffield childrenâ€™s book award. The book written by Rebecca Lisle and illustrated by Richard Watson, won the picture book category (5-7 years), from a shortlist of Daisy Doodles (Oxford University Press) and Perfectly Norman (Bloomsbury). The award is voted by children from 222 school groups in the Sheffield area and several hundred children… Read More »Game of Stones wins Sheffield Childrens Book Award – Picture Books!

30th Sheffield Children’s Book Awards announced tomorrow!

Steve and Kim have left for Sheffield and we are crossing all our fingers and toes here in the Maverick office for tomorrow’s announcement of the picture book winner! Our Game of Stones by Rebecca Lisle with illustrations by Richard Watson is on a shortlist of three.Â Can’t wait to hear the result of the voting tomorrow!

Bristol Waterstones to feature local author Rebecca Lisle!

Maverick author of picture books Stone UnderpantsÂ (winner of the EOCT/SLS Picture Book Award 2018) and Sheffield Book Award 2018 shortlisted Game of Stones Rebecca Lisle has teamed up with some other Bristol based authors to form The Clifton Literary Group.Â The Group recently approached their local bookshop, Waterstones in Clifton Village, Bristol, which has agreed to establish a local authors section of the shop. Next time you are in Bristol… Read More »Bristol Waterstones to feature local author Rebecca Lisle!

‘Wonderful, inventive lateral thinking’ The School Librarian gives top marks to Game of Stones!

The School Librarian Summer 2018 issue carries a lovely review of Sheffield Book Award shortlisted title Game of Stones by Rebecca Lisle with illustrations by Richard Watson: ‘The illustrations are full of humour and emotional detail. Fantastic title. Wonderful, inventive lateral thinking. Fun and chuckles. Delightful conclusion. This book will appeal to a wide age range.’ Buy your copy here and buy the first book in the series Stone Underpants… Read More »‘Wonderful, inventive lateral thinking’ The School Librarian gives top marks to Game of Stones!

Stone Underpants wins EOCT/SLS Picture Book Award 2018!

Stone UnderpantsÂ byÂ Rebecca LisleÂ with illustrations by Richard Watson has just won the EOCT/SLS Picture Book Award 2018! The book triumphed over other shortlisted titles chosen by KS1 children across 6 schools in the Wakefield community at a big book event on Thursday 28th June at Ossett Academy, near Wakefield. Stone UnderpantsÂ will be one of four Maverick picture books distributed in the US in a hardback edition from this September byÂ Lerner Publishing.… Read More »Stone Underpants wins EOCT/SLS Picture Book Award 2018!

Stone Underpants shortlisted for EOCT/SLS Picture Book Award 2018!

Weâ€™ve just heard that Stone Underpants by Rebecca Lisle with illustrations by Richard Watson has been shortlisted for the EOCT/SLS Picture Book Award 2018, which is an award for the community surrounding the Wakefield area. Â Three top titles were chosen by KS1 children across 6 schools, from out of 180 possible picture books. Stone Underpants is one of the three! The winner will be announced at a big book event… Read More »Stone Underpants shortlisted for EOCT/SLS Picture Book Award 2018!

‘This Stone Age read rocks!’ Library Girl and Book Boy reviews Game of Stones

Library Girl and Book Boy recently gave an enthusiastic review of Game of Stones by Rebecca LisleÂ and amusingly illustrated by Richard Watson: ‘A really entertaining Stone Age romp â€“ itâ€™s one that my own boys have come back to over and over. They love the clever word play in the names of the games and the humorous illustrations. Podâ€™s inventiveness certainly appeals to my oldest son, who is very taken… Read More »‘This Stone Age read rocks!’ Library Girl and Book Boy reviews Game of Stones

The Ish Mother picture book reviews and giveaway!

The Ish Mother has just posted some lovely reviews for three picture books published at the end of last year: Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches by Julie Fulton and illustrated by Rachel Suzanne ‘In this clever little story, Jack is just settling down to a lunch of egg sandwiches when a very hungry bear comes to visit. But bears don’t eat egg sandwiches – and this bear has his eye… Read More »The Ish Mother picture book reviews and giveaway!