Martin Howard
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@MJHowardWrites
Children's author. New book: MALLORY VAYLE AND THE CURSE OF MAGGOTY SKULL out September, '24. Is funny. Give it a try. Agent @pennyholroyde
Mallory Vayle & the Curse of Maggoty Skull our spooktacular Children's #BOTM is a hilarious gothic adventure from @MJHowardWrites which follows a junior necromancer as she attempts to rescue the spirits of her parents with the aid of a talking skull... exyu.short.gy/8Gb5FN
Skulls may arouse our morbid curiosity. As memento mori, they remind us that we all meet the same end, but throughout art history, skulls have also embodied power, served as instruments of satire, and even become emblems of beauty. Full article: jacksonsart.com/blog/2025/10/2…
Spooky season must be here because it's publication day for Mallory Vayle and Maggoty Skull: The Beast From Beneath. Welcome to the NIIIIIGHTMAAAARE. Mwah ha ha … and pause for dramatic effect ... HA! Gasp at @PeteCWilliamson 's spine-chilling art. Scream. Laugh your pants off.
Comedy-horror for #MG readers doesn’t get much better than #MalloryVayleAndMaggotySkullInTheBeastFromBeneath written by @MJHowardWrites & Illustrated by #petewilliamson published by @NosyCrow #UkKidLit vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2025/10/19/spo…
Mallory Vayle & Maggoty Skull in The Beast From Beneath is skull much fun & the way @MJHowardWrites devilishly balances the creepy darkness with witty dry humour is perfection. Perfect for Jack Meggitt-Phillips fans & out now for 8+. Thanks @NosyCrow 💀 checkemoutbooks.wordpress.com/2025/10/19/mal…
Pre-half-term business meant I forgot to post my review of The Beast From Beneath here 😱 Rectifying that now 'cause it's a fab sequel. My review also comes with a bonus review from a student who loves this series. @MJHowardWrites @NosyCrow kandobonkersaboutbooks.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-be…
