Maddie Makes a Movie
The Maddie Series
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Book 1
Meet Maddie… NOT a typical grade fiver.
She dreams of leaping from buildings and fighting like a knight. But nothing is easy. Her dad tries to kiss her in public. Her enemy, Raquel, is a tattletale. And Principal Richardson threatens to move her to another class, away from her friends.
How can she survive school without her BFF? How can she impress her teachers and change their minds?
Maddie has an idea!
It’ll solve everything. Won’t it?
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About the Book
Maddie’s not your typical fifth-grader. With an electric skateboard, a stuntman dad, and a head full of crazy ideas, she often finds herself on the wrong side of Principal Richardson—particularly when that tattletale Raquel is always trying to get her into trouble.
After Maddie founds a playground society celebrating the noble art of falling onto heaped cardboard boxes, Principal Richardson challenges Maddie to please, please, please find a constructive outlet for her creativity. He knows just the thing: the Young Filmmaker of the Year Award.
Unfortunately, things don’t exactly get off to a good start: Maddie’s adaptation of Red Riding Hood ends in an unscripted battle scene, and Rapunzel hits a wall when Maddie’s best friend, Leila is left dangling above the playground by her hair. With the deadline swiftly approaching and Raquel’s smug taunting becoming too much to bear, Maddie will need every idea she can think of and every friend she can find to make sure her final movie, Cinderella, wows the judges—maybe then Principal Richardson will get off her back.
Maddie Makes a Movie is the hilarious, heart-warming debut by Sonia Garrett, and is a must for young readers with big ideas (as well as the parents who fear them!).
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What Readers are Saying
Just finished Maddie… She’s a great character. Just the right mix of winning and flawed. She’s cheeky, adventurous, determined… and vulnerable. Great work, Sonia. I loved it!
- Hugh Jackman
Actor
Hold on tight! When Maddie has an idea, you’re in for a roller-coaster ride. She takes her friends from one (disastrous?) adventure to the next. But isn’t that what fun is all about?
- Rae Knightly
International best seller and award-winning author of The Alien Skill and The Lost Space Treasure Series
Maddie is a smart and sassy ten-year-old who’s on a mission. A great modern-day story that will inspire kids of all ages. Loved it.
- Elena Paige
Award-winning author of The Faren Chronicles and Evie Everyday Witch
Maddie… is a heart stealer. Readers will love her enthusiasm and commitment to her big ideas.
- Eileen Cook
Award winning author of With Malice
