Marnie Midnight and the Great Critter..., Laura Ellen Anderson
Marnie Midnight and the Great Critter..., Laura Ellen Anderson
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Marnie Midnight and the Great Critter Contest

Author: Laura Ellen Anderson

Narrator: Fern Kay

Unabridged: 3 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Farshore

Published: 08/29/2024


Synopsis

The second in a magical illustrated new young fiction series for children aged 7-9 from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson! Marnie Midnight is a little moth with BIG dreams! Marnie is having so much fun at Minibeast Academy, a school for bugs tucked into a giant tree at the bottom of the museum gardens. And this term it's time for something really exciting – the Great Critter Contest! The contest sees minibug students set off to explore the school in teams, searching for clues. The winners get an incredible prize and Marnie and her team – best friends Floyd the bee (who is really an A) and Star the super-strong princess ant – are determined to be first to cross the finish line. But when Veronica gets into trouble and needs rescuing, Marnie and her team have to decide whether winning really is the most important thing …

Reviews

Goodreads review by Michelle on September 18, 2024

A brilliant sequel following the adventures of Marnie and her big pals, had us in fits of giggles at some points. We can’t wait for Marnie Midnight 3!......more

Goodreads review by Vonprice on August 26, 2024

Brilliantly creative illustrated fiction for readers of 7 years and upwards. You can read my full review here: [URL not allowed]......more

Goodreads review by Tracy on April 28, 2025

Marnie and her friends are back. Lunora is going to run a club based on Moon Magic after school lessons finish. But right now Marnie and her friends want to win the Great Critter contest. The Betterflies, led by Veronica, also want to win, even if that means using the moon magic she scoffs at - howev......more

Goodreads review by Steph on February 28, 2025

I adore Laura’s writing and illustration style. Marnie gets into a bit of trouble in this while she’s competing in The Great Critter Competition… but as ever, her kindness, compassion and love for her friends shines brightest. Num-Num is a brilliant new addition and what a hero too!......more

Goodreads review by LJ on September 08, 2024

Marnie Midnight and the Great Critter Contest is a DELIGHT! Laura's characterisation is just brilliant - both Floyd and Star are on top form in this story. And Num-Num makes my heart explode with cuteness!......more


Quotes

Reviews for Marnie Midnight: "The miniature characters have enormous personalities, while the setting is brought to life with delightful, quirky details and masses of humour." BookTrust “A hugely imaginative world with stunning illustrations” – Harriet Muncaster "This book is an utter delight, a magnificent fantasy creation which brings the smallest inhabitants of our planet to the fore, delivering a subtle ecological message in a package of glorious illustrations and charming storytelling.” View from Vs Bookshelf “ is the sweetest adventure filled with magic, mystery and loveable minibeasts. Laura Ellen Anderson’s stunning illustrations, clever puns & creative world building shines even brighter than the moon!” – Mel Taylor-Bessent " is a funny, twisty, gorgeous warm hug of a book. Laura Ellen Anderson creates extraordinary worlds and characters like no one else.” – Jack Meggitt-Phillips “Bursting with friendship, environmental themes, self-belief, magic and wonder!” – minitravellers.co.uk Reviews for Rainbow Grey: “Sparkling new series with a rip-roaring, colour-infused tale of bravery, storm-filled action, kindness and warm-hearted friendships.” Lancashire Post “Rainbow Grey is funny and smart” Books for Topics “A true delight" Irish Sunday Independent “Ray is a glorious combination of confidence, determination and colour that children will admire” Bonkers About Books “A lively story with a fully imagined alternative world, an entertaining collection of characters and a brave heroine.” Books for Keeps “A fabulously fun read for newly independent readers.” Miss Cleveland is Reading, school librarian and book blogger “Packed full of action and excitement from the first page all the way through to the last.” The Teacher Bookworm, teacher and book blogger