Thu. Jan 2nd, 2025
mumageddon!

A laugh-out-loud adventure for kids

Sonya Anise’s MUMAGEDDON! And the Food Magician is a delightful new book for children aged 7 and up. This hilarious and heart-warming tale combines food, family, and forgiveness in a riotous rhyming adventure.

MUMAGEDDON! A young chocolatier’s sweet revenge

The story follows a talented young chocolatier with a passion for baking. However, his wicked stepmother bans him from the kitchen and sends him to boarding school. Determined to fight back, he creates the ultimate recipe for revenge.

While the book is full of silly antics, it delivers a meaningful message about compromise, acceptance, and unconditional love. Instead of good triumphing over evil, the protagonist and his stepmother learn to express their feelings and find common ground.

A treat for fans of Roald Dahl and David Walliams

Fans of Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake, David Walliams, and Jamie Smart will love MUMAGEDDON! With its irreverent humour and whimsical rhymes, it’s perfect for reading aloud. The vibrant, full-colour illustrations by the author bring the story to life on every page.

Sonya Anise’s background as a fine artist and designer shines through in her bold and imaginative illustrations. Her years of travel and love for cooking—especially chocolate—add a unique flavour to the book.

MUMAGEDDON! More than just laughs

While MUMAGEDDON! entertains, it also encourages children to see the world from others’ perspectives. Sonya Anise wanted to create a book that parents and children could enjoy together. She explains, “Humour is a brilliant way to get kids involved in a story. That story can also have a positive message.”

Where to buy

MUMAGEDDON! And the Food Magician is available in hardback (£17.99) and ebook (£9.99) at Sonya Anise’s website, Waterstones, and other major retailers. Exclusive signed copies are available for pre-order at Sonya Anise’s website.

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By Fergus McCarthy

Fergus McCarthy is a seasoned publishing professional with over three decades of experience in the media industry. In 1993, he co-founded Parents News, a pioneering publication aimed at providing busy parents in Southwest London with essential information on education, entertainment, sports, and family-friendly activities. Under his leadership, Parents News quickly expanded its reach from 60,000 to 192,000 monthly printed copies, establishing additional branches in Kent, South London, Northern Ireland, and Cornwall. In 1997, recognizing the potential of digital media, Fergus helped launch Parents News UK Online, which carried digital editions of the printed publication and offered a broader range of national information. The website's popularity soared, attracting up to 700 daily hits at its peak. Although Parents News transitioned to an online-only platform in 2017, Fergus continues to play a vital role as Publisher and Advertising Manager, focusing on providing value to businesses through effective advertorials.

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