BUCKLE UP KIDS! Squeal with delight on this hilariously funny madcap joyride bursting with mischief, mayhem, and magic! Meet an inventive young boy who loves chocolate and dreams of being a world-famous chocolatier and cake-sweets pioneer. Though he's a food magician, he's BANNED from the kitchen and sent to beastly boarding school. Will he seek sweet revenge...?

This spellbinding new gift edition of Sonya Anise's award-winning rhyming rollercoaster is a comic triumph of outstanding originality, and the first book of an exciting new children's series. Packed with delicious full-colour illustrations by the author on every page, it carries heartwarming messages about following your passion, speaking up, acceptance, forgiveness and unconditional love.

Perfect for lovers of Roald Dahl, David Walliams, and Lemony Snicket, MUMAGEDDON! And the Food Magician is a whirlwind of wit and charm, with an unpredictability that will leave you breathless.

Described by Readers' Favorite as "a brilliantly crafted mischievous masterpiece - an absolute joy to read!" and LoveReading4Kids as "raucous and entertaining!", fans of George's Marvellous Medicine and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will adore this riotous, read-aloud family fun for all ages, 8+, and want to re-read it again and again!

MUMAGEDDON! And the Food Magician is destined to become a modern classic, beloved by children, parents and stepmothers everywhere.

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About the Author

SONYA ANISE, award-winning author and illustrator of the debut children's book MUMAGEDDON! And the Food Magician, studied art and design at Central St Martins, London. Sonya is also an award-winning interior product designer, fine artist and photographer, following a successful career as a respected art director and graphic designer. Born in Dublin to British parents, Sonya's lived in many countries like England, Ireland, Spain, Australia, Costa Rica and Mexico, and enjoys exploring off the beaten track with her daughter Peony in search of colour & culture, and all things weird and wonderful. She's also passionate about cooking (and eating, especially chocolate). Being an ocean lover, Sonya's currently on a small Balearic island with her dog Chai working on the next book in her MUMAGEDDON! series...

Reviews

"Brilliantly crafted MISCHIEVOUS MASTERPIECE! An absolute JOY to read!" - Readers Favorite Five Stars Seal of Approval

"A raucous and entertaining read!" - LoveReading4Kids

"I absolutely LOVE the imagery! Sonya's a fantastic artist!" - Shay Kaur Grewal, BBC Radio London presenter

"BRILLIANT BOOK! Love reading it with my son. Parents will enjoy it too!" - Brett Anderson, Suede frontman and best selling author

"A HILARIOUS slapstick joyride that grips you from beginning to end!" - Paul Moss, actor and The Handlebards co-founder

"THE MOST AWESOME CHILDREN'S BOOK SINCE ROALD DAHL!!!" - Daisy Lowe, mother

"I'd give this book TEN STARS if I could! There's so much to love, you'll find yourself starting over... Incredible!" - Jennifer Peers, author

"I seek books that spark JOY while nurturing children's development. This DELIGHTFUL GEM tick every box!" - Anneke Reijmerink, child psychologist

"Full of unexpected twists! A WHOLE LOT OF FUN!" - AnneMarie Mazotti Gouveia, award-winning author

"This is such a FAB BOOK ... whatever your age, it is a FEAST for the soul." - Sophie Jackson, psychotherapist

Readers say "FIVE STARS!" > https://sonyaanise.world/pages/praise

Awards
Winner of THE GOLDEN WIZARD BOOK PRIZE 2025 and INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS for Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction 2025 and LITERARY GLOBAL CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARDS for Best Poetry Book 2025. Commended for READERS FAVORITE (R) FIVE STARS SEAL OF APPROVAL 2025.



Book Information
ISBN 9781068675157
Author Sonya Anise
Format Hardback
Page Count 96
Imprint Kids Books Beautiful
Publisher Books Beautiful
Weight(grams) 540g
Dimensions(mm) 251mm * 205mm * 10mm