Two beautifully written and illustrated children’s books…
 
 

Title: The Whispering Witch

Author: Lee J. Mavin

Pages: 50

Genre: Children’s Picture Book (ages 4 – 12 years)

 

The Whispering Witch starts with a
fading world. The trees are turning grey and the islands are sinking
beneath the rising seas. Men of earth continued with their bickering and
wars and all hope withered. A young girl came from the soil with one
purpose, to heal the sick world. She regrew the glaciers and sprinkled
down seeds into the rainforests and even brought the dinosaurs back,
hatching from new eggs. The infant reptiles stretch out and play in the
modern new world and the children adore them. However, the men cry out
in object and gather their swords to bring her down. The leaders of
earth witnessed these changes and only wanted to maintain order and
control. But the leaders of mankind feared her touch. Distrustful of the
power they could not control, they cast her away, determined to
maintain their rule. Yet the witch did not come for them. Her message
was for their children—the next generation, still untouched by the greed
and ruin that plagued the old.

So, the powerful leaders of earth
hunted her down and cursed her name. She did not fight them and returned
back below, beneath the soil. However, she whispered to all the
children of the world and asked them all to put away their father’s
swords and look to the gardens, watering the world with hope.

Here’s what reviewers are saying about The Whispering Witch!

“The
Whispering Witch is a beautifully crafted story that blends fantasy
with a powerful message about nature, hope, and the dangers of greed.
When the earth is on the brink of ruin, a mysterious witch rises to
restore balance, but those in power, driven by fear, reject her. Yet,
her wisdom is not meant for them—it is for the children, the ones who
still have the power to create change. The writing is captivating,
drawing readers into a world both magical and deeply relevant. The
illustrations bring every page to life, making this a book that will be
cherished and revisited time and time again. A must-read for families
who love thought-provoking stories with heart and meaning.”

Irina Smirnova

“A
deeply moving tale with anime-esque visuals and a profound message to
save the planet, this work of art earns four out of five stars. Suitable
for readers 7 and up who love nature and advocate positive change, this
is the tale of a witch like no other. The only question left to ask is:
Will you be the one to listen?”

– Dakota Love

The Whispering Witch is available at Amazon.

Title: Nobody Important

Author: Lee J. Mavin

Pages: 50

Genre: Children’s Picture Book (ages 3 – 12 years)

Nobody could have known that the Evil
Ones would attack so suddenly from the North. They came with fire and
folly, mounted on wild beasts, and the poor Underlings, who were very
much undersized and unprepared, cried out for help across the Western
Lands. They tried to broadcast the terror to the world and the Higher
Elders and Wise Chieftains devised plans to strike back. As the war grew
and grew the innocent Underlings watched in horror, hoping for someone
to save them. One of those Underlings was Nobody Important (yes that was
his actual name), and he came up with an unrealistic plan to stop the
Evil Ones.

What was this unrealistic plan and how could somebody named Nobody Important bring an end to the war?

Here’s what reviewers are saying about Nobody Important!

“I
really loved this book! This is perfect for children aged 4 to 12 and
the illustrations are fantastic. At first the playful words and quirky
characters seem to be fun and amusing, however as the story develops,
the characters take on a darker side. Nobody Important is clearly
reflecting a deeper meaning of current events and gives us hope. Maybe a
simple poet like Nobody Important can bring peace?”

Mario Chinwa

Nobody Important is available at Amazon.

Interview with Lee

 

What is your favorite children’s book of all time (yours don’t count!)? 
 
The Hobbit, Narnia and The Twits by Roald Dahl
 
Can you tell us one thing people might not know about you? 
 
I have lived in China (six years) and Japan (two years) and speak both languages. My wife is Chinese and we take turns living in each others countries (mine is Australia).
 
What makes you passionate about writing children’s books? 
 
Current events. I believe children can be shaped into positive thinkers, despite all the negativity.
 
What has been the highlight of your writing career? 
 
Getting The Whispering Witch and Nobody Important into bookstores and libraries. Doing radio interviews and creating my website: leejmavin.com
 
Will there be more children’s books coming in the future? 
 
Yes, I will be publishing two more childrens books this year. The first is No More Teachers, a light hearted comedy about children who take over their school. Then I will release The Wars Between, which is an illustrated fantasy novel that is my masterpiece! 
 
Do you have any plans to write in other genres? 
 
I love horror and science fiction. I might delve into them soon.
 
What project are you working on right now? 
 
I am working on The Wars Between. This will be the book I am most proud of.
 
Any tips for aspiring children’s book authors? 
 
Keep writing. Don’t read negative reviews. There are people out there that want to read your books.
 
About the Author

Lee J Mavin is the author of 11 books. He is
also a teacher and father. He has a Masters in Creative Writing and am
solely focused on writing fiction (fantasy and horror) and poetry. He is
now in collaboration the illustrator Karolina Piotrowski, a Polish
artist who has brought many stories to life. He has worked and studied
in China and Japan and studied with Dr Xiaohuan Zhao (a master of
Chinese poetry) to complete his book Li Bai’s Shadow, at the University
of Sydney. He has two children who are both avid readers, so he is
always in the loop with trends in children’s fiction. He is married and
lives in Sydney, where he teaches English. 

Website & Social Media:

Website ➜www.Leejmavin.com

Facebook ➜https://www.facebook.com/lee.mavin.925

Goodreads ➜ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/223234005-the-whispering-witch

TikTok ➜ https://www.tiktok.com/@leemavin4

Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/Mavin798

 

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