Martin Howard

Children's author. New book: MALLORY VAYLE AND THE CURSE OF MAGGOTY SKULL out September, '24. Is funny. Give it a try. Agent @pennyholroyde

[Martin Howard @MJHowardWrites]

This is STUNNING. Featuring the gorgeous, gorgeous artwork of @PeteCWilliamson and the amazing voice of @glen

[Waterstones Kids @WaterstonesKids]

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... https://t.co/lXi5mu5zVi

[Martin Howard @MJHowardWrites]

@PeteCWilliamson @TheCinesthetic YES!

[Martin Howard @MJHowardWrites]

@BarbaraEvaV @NosyCrow @_Reading_Rocks_ @OpenUni_RfP @MrEPrimary Oh yes. More spooky wig-based fun is definitely on the way.

[Martin Howard @MJHowardWrites]

@KateHeap1 @NosyCrow Very spooky list, Kate. Thanks hugely for including M&M alongside a bunch of terrific and terrifying tales.

[Mrs V 🇵🇸🌻 @BarbaraEvaV]

It was riotous fun, spookiness and veritable spine chills again to reunite with the superb double-act which is Mallory and Maggoty! Thoroughly deserving of 5 🌟 & all the Eleganza wigs one could wear!😂☠️🎃👻 @MJHowardWrites @NosyCrow @_Reading_Rocks_ @OpenUni_RfP @MrEPrimary

[LibraryGirl&BookBoy (Jo) @BookSuperhero2]

Time for a ghoulish giveaway! Tag a friend , RT and comment with KS1 or KS2 👻 🎃 🧛‍♂️ (U.K. only) #Halloween

[Martin Howard @MJHowardWrites]

@PeteCWilliamson A good friend of mine bought me a really cool piece of art for a gift while I was over in the UK recently. Might be up your twisty, sinister alley too.

[Martin Howard @MJHowardWrites]

@PeteCWilliamson Emblems of beauty you say? Maggoty will LOVE that.

[Martin Howard @MJHowardWrites]

@MrsFe77 That was a treat to read, thanks Vikki, though Maggoty is now all like "Funny? I'm not funny ... I'm goooorgeous." So glad you had a good time and yes, might have to bring back Les Cockroach in the future!

[Vikki Fenton 📚 ❤️ @MrsFe77]

Maggoty Skull is one of the funniest book characters out there imo. Laughed sooo often in this second adventure… especially in the shop near the end 😂 Read the @MJHowardWrites interview at end. My fave pic below. Talented pair - Martin and Pete AND Mallory and Maggoty! 💀

[Martin Howard @MJHowardWrites]

@Book_Craic Thanks for the BOOst Mary, that's really kind of you and it's made me very mwah-ha-ha-happy. Have yourself a fabulously spooky Halloween. Hope your plans include a gorgeous wig.

[Mary Rees @Book_Craic]

What a gigglesome ghoulish delight-an absolutely perfect spooky season treat. I mean, what’s not to love about a wig-obsessed skull, an Aunt who has unleashed a beast with many, many tentacles and a girl who might just have called upon the bringer of the scythe! @MJHowardWrites

[Sanchia Davidson @SanchiaDavidson]

Is this the best book in the world? Certainly the best of 2025 for me. See me... Seee me....

I don't think I've laugh-cried at a book this much since the days of the wizards in Soul Music. Thank you, Mr Howard.

[Martin Howard @MJHowardWrites]

@SanchiaDavidson Wow, appearing in the same sentence as the great Terry is probably the best review I'll ever get. Thanks Sanchia, really happy that you had a good time.

[Martin Howard @MJHowardWrites]

Book, books! Get 'em while they're spooky.

[Veronica Price 📚💙🇪🇺 @vonprice]

I’ve updated my Halloween book recommendations blogpost, adding in some recently published titles.
Happy spooky season reading!
#UkKidLit

https://t.co/mSddS2bspB

[Dan Worsley @dan__worsley]

Chuckled my way through this ghostly gem @MJHowardWrites 👻 What’s not to love about a wise-cracking skull that wears a wig?! A perfect KS2 read 🤩@NosyCrow

[Martin Howard @MJHowardWrites]

"...every bit as spooky, intriguing and downright hilarious as the first book in the series." Thanks so much Von. Amazing review.

[Veronica Price 📚💙🇪🇺 @vonprice]

Comedy-horror for #MG readers doesn’t get much better than #MalloryVayleAndMaggotySkullInTheBeastFromBeneath written by @MJHowardWrites & Illustrated by #petewilliamson published by @NosyCrow
#UkKidLit

https://t.co/Vjj0XDwHP3

[Martin Howard @MJHowardWrites]

@MrsFe77 Welcome to the nightmare, Vikki. Remember to wear your best wig.

[Martin Howard @MJHowardWrites]

@jacquiS21 @checkemoutbooks @NosyCrow @becmason26 @SlatteryMr @PaulWat5 @KateHeap1 @karen_wallee @erinlynhamilton @Book_Craic @RobCrossley4 And Maggoty would like you to know that you are one of his all-time favourite reviewers, Jacqui. He would even consider letting you try on the Eleganza.

[Martin Howard @MJHowardWrites]

Thanks too, to Karen at Bonkers About Books. "I love the humour, darkness and Death that lurk in this brilliant book that is perfect for this time of year." I am blushing.

[Wallee @karen_wallee]

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
https://t.co/D1zZx4005d