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When Granny gave that wink, Max knew something extraordinary was about to begin...
Max Sparkly Diaries:
World Explorer Extraordinaire -"Egypt"
"A marvelous read!" ~ Celestial Quill Press
Follow Max Sparkly and his sister Tilly as they uncover wonders, mysteries and unexpected adventures hidden in the world around them.
Nine and three-quarters years old (practically ten, if one is being sensible), Max Sparkly prefers his summer holidays to be filled with absolute, blissful predictability—predominantly involving ginger nuts from the Pickleberry Bakery and a scale model of HMS Victory built out of matchsticks. Instead, his meticulous plans are thoroughly bamboozled when his grandly mischievous Granny Maple packs up the family for a sudden, whirlwind expedition across the globe. Alongside his younger sister Tilly, whose exhausting energy and total lack of decorum are a constant trial, and Sir Bark-A-Lot, a pompous little dog entirely convinced he is the Chief Inspector of the British Empire, Max finds himself traded from safe English meadows to the dizzying, sun-drenched sands of Egypt.
The mission? To track down Granny’s seven globe-trotting sisters, starting with Great Aunt Cleo. But instead of an orderly tour, Max faces a series of logistical catastrophes, including a spectacular, undignified tumble off a wiggling camel. From navigating the chaotic Cairo airport to getting hopelessly lost in ancient, echoing tunnels, Max’s diary captures every sandy sneeze and sticky-fingered mishap with dry, child-observed wit. Rich with timeless British charm, this whimsical adventure beautifully balances gentle humour with the warm discovery that no matter how vast or curious the outside world may seem, you are always safe when surrounded by family.
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Max Sparkly Diaries:
World Explorer Extraordinaire
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Max Sparkly Diaries: World Explorer Extraordinaire: 'Egypt'
AGES 10–14 · FUNNY DIARY ADVENTURES FULL OF CLUES AND DISCOVERY
What Pickleberry Village Is Saying...
“Tilly has a remarkable talent for finding Max’s diary, leaving behind jam fingerprints and giggling. Although, between you and me, she is far more clever than she lets on.”
— Mrs. Willoughby, Pickleberry Tea Room
“Max arrived with a notebook. He left with a dozen discoveries, three new mysteries and a very interesting collection of leaves that may or may not have belonged to a rare plant.”
— The Pickleberry Village Gazette
“Granny Maple always seems to know when something exciting is about to happen. We have asked how she knows. She simply winks and offers us biscuits.”
— The Pickleberry Garden Club
“Sir Bark-A-Lot has officially been appointed Chief Adventure Assistant. His qualifications include excellent hearing, enthusiastic barking and a complete inability to ignore a mystery.”
— The Pickleberry Village Council
Max Sparkly Diaries: World Explorer Extraordinaire is a witty illustrated diary adventure series for readers aged 10–14, following Max Sparkly, a fact-loving young explorer with a notebook, sensible socks, and a strong belief that holidays should come with proper planning. Unfortunately for Max, every family trip seems to involve mysterious clues, ancient places, troublesome luggage, his wildly enthusiastic little sister Tilly, Granny Maple’s suspiciously secretive basket, and Sir Bark-A-Lot, a scruffy dog with an alarming interest in biscuits.
Beginning in the cosy village of Pickleberry Falls and travelling to extraordinary places around the world, each book follows the Sparkly family as they uncover clues connected to Granny Maple’s seven remarkable sisters — the legendary Seven Sparkly Sisters. Packed with maps, history, culture, family chaos, mystery, humour, and Max’s very serious expedition notes, the series celebrates curiosity, courage, discovery, and the wonderful fact that adventures almost never go according to plan.
A Funny Diary Adventure Series for
Curious Young Explorers.
Coming Soon...
New adventures are on their way.
Max Sparkly Diaries: World Explorer Extraordinaire 'Australia’
Max Sparkly Diaries: World Explorer Extraordinaire 'India’
Max arrives in Australia ready for adventure, facts, and possibly a sensible amount of wildlife. Unfortunately, Australia has other plans. Between kangaroos, reef discoveries, outback surprises, strange snacks, and Tilly’s excellent ability to make everything more complicated, Max’s diary becomes a record of one sunny, chaotic, very unsensible expedition.
India gives Max far more colour, noise, spice, elephants, rickshaws, and general excitement than his diary can politely contain. As colours fly, clues appear, markets bustle, and Sir Bark-A-Lot causes a small but memorable commotion, Max tries very hard to remain a proper scholar — which is difficult when Tilly is having the time of her life.
AGES 10–14 · FUNNY DIARY ADVENTURES FULL OF CLUES AND DISCOVERY
AGES 10–14 · FUNNY DIARY ADVENTURES FULL OF CLUES AND DISCOVERY
MaX SPARKLY: A St. Emerly Comic Series™
Coming Soon.
Max Sparkly:
St. Emerly Boarding School Comic Book.
The first issue arrives 1 November 2026. A beautifully illustrated monthly digital comic to download, enjoy and treasure — with a new St. Emerly adventure every month.
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