Mavzi and the Missing Star
Two tiny wings. One missing star. A magical bedtime adventure for ages 3–7.
Where has his favourite star gone?
Every night, Mavzi looks into the sparkling sky and says goodnight to his favourite star. But tonight, something is wrong. His star has disappeared.
A mysterious glimmer leads him into the magical world of Quivori—across a wobbly bridge, past a sleepy Wuffleump and towards a tree filled with glowbugs. There are little lights everywhere, but finding the right one will take a closer look.
Along the way, a curious little blue creature becomes an unexpected friend. Together, they continue the search.
Look inside
Share a glimpse of Mavzi’s world. These two sample spreads show the illustrations and short passages you can enjoy together.
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A magical bedtime story for ages 3–7
This magical bedtime story for children aged 3–7 pairs colourful full-page illustrations with short passages to read aloud. Follow Mavzi’s search together, pause to look at the creatures and little lights, and talk about the unexpected friend he meets. Kindness, curiosity and friendship run through the adventure. The sample spreads above show the text and artwork, so you can decide whether it suits your child.
The kindness beside the adventure
Mavzi’s search becomes a journey shared with an unexpected friend. For young listeners, it offers a warm reminder that a little kindness can make an unfamiliar world feel more welcoming.
At a glance
Author: Gary Alker
Age range: 3–7
Format: Illustrated picture story
Paperback ISBN: 9781066971954
Meet the little creature behind the adventure
Mavzi is bright orange, furry and full of curiosity, with enormous eyes and two tiny wings. He also appears in the Quivori choose-your-path adventures for older readers.
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