Maple Street Reviews

"Life on Maple Street centres on Jake and his Black British family, told through four linked contemporary stories about everyday ups and downs. School problems, family mix-ups and well-meaning help from Grandpa all feature, keeping the narratives grounded and relatable. Written for emerging 5+ year old readers, the book uses short chapters, touches of humour and accessible storytelling to build reading confidence. Highly recommended for KS1 class reading."

"Jake lives with his bossy older sister and shoe-stealing baby brother at No 3 Maple Street, enjoying gentle, child-friendly adventures such as a trip to the city farm with his grandpa or setting up a school museum. This engaging 5+ chapter book will delight newly independent readers."

"This delightful, illustrated chapter book features four interlinked tales, which can also be enjoyed as standalone stories….These light-hearted stories centre around familiar situations from everyday life and are sure to delight and engage young readers. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this collection is the first in a new series, ideal for children who are transitioning to independent reading."

"It's time to take a visit to Maple Street, to number 3 where Jake lives. With his big family of course, his busy and sometimes noisy family. In this book there are four very different and equally fun-filled adventures to enjoy, each one featuring Jake, his family and friends. Newly independent readers will love this collection. Jake has four very different stories to share that readers might be able to relate to and that makes this book an even stronger contender as a must-read for young readers. Discover if he can get his new trainers back from his little brother, what happens when his favourite toy finds its way into a pigsty and so much more."

"Everyday family life brings Jake another set of situations in this second book in the Maple Street series, balancing relatable moments with warmth, humour and excitement. Ideal for emerging independent readers, the short illustrated stories offer an accessible return to Jake's world and the lively relationships with his Black British extended family. The realistic contemporary situations and familiar format make this a great choice for children moving on to first chapter books in KS1."