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Marlow Brown dreams of becoming a top-class magician but she has two problems: her special talent for creating chaos, and the fact that Dad won’t stop laughing … How can she show them, once and for all, what a serious and spectacular magician she really is?

Marlow Brown: Magician in the Making, is the second in a humorous chapter book series for ages 8+ which is unassuming in its inclusive treatment of both gender and culture. Illustrations are again by Melbourne artist Marjory Gardner.

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Reviews:

Marlow Brown Magician in the Making is a delightful story of discovery. Marlow’s excitement and determination as she first sees and then learns the art of magic is engaging and relatable with some magical surprises along the way!

~Lee Cohen, Magician – Past President of The Australian Institute of Magic and Head Magician at MESMA

This well-researched, humorous and clever series by Kesta Fleming, encourages all children to attempt things that interest them, even when they appear gender specific or too hard. Failure is always a possibility, but trying will inspire attempts at other things.

~Anastasia Gonis, Kids’ Book Review

Kesta Fleming has penned her narrative with a rollicking force that keeps her readers in a forward-spinning motion from top to tail. The voice is child-friendly and amusing, all the while incorporating compelling descriptive language and new concepts that children from age seven will be intrigued to discover themselves.

~Romi Sharp, Just Write for Kids

This would make a fun read-aloud or bedtime story—and Marlow even lets readers in on some magical secrets that they can practise at home. Recommend this book to fans of Polly & Buster or Lulu Bell who are ready to take the next step up in their reading.

~Annie Waters, Books and Publishing