A brilliantly scrambled fairy tale about world-weary Max, his unwanted new family - and their very unexpected quest to save the Land of Happily Ever After, from the author of the Opal Moonbaby series.

Mischief, make believe and marbles galore! PIERS TORDAY [FOR OPAL MOONBABY] Now - I want you to remember the name of Opal Moonbaby - she's a brilliant comic creation ... Opal sparkles and she's totally original. I lovedher. And Maudie Smith gives us a great story too. She's pitch-perfect on the way that girls in this age group act. -- Sue Magee THE BOOKBAG [FOR OPAL MOONBABY] A touching story deliciously tinged with magic. -- Julia Eccleshare LOVEREADING4KIDS Endlessly inventive. PIERS TORDAY Joyously original fantasy PIERS TORDAY [FOR OPAL MOONBABY] Opal Moonbaby really does seem like a classic novel. It's exactly the sort of book I would have devoured as a young girl and it really did have a similar style and tone as some of my old favourites ... Maudie Smith is a great new talent in the world of middle grade fiction and I'll certainly be looking out for more of her work in future. WRITING FROM THE TUB [FOR OPAL MOONBABY] This heart-warming tale ... will appeal to those who like a little magic in their lives. CAROUSEL