- Laura Ellen Anderson

Marnie Midnight - Marnie Midnight 3 (Marnie Midnight, Book 3)

By Laura Ellen Anderson

The third in a magical illustrated new young fiction series for children aged 7-9 from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson!

A hugely imaginative world with stunning illustrations” – Harriet Muncaster, author of Isadora Moon

Marnie the little moon-loving moth and her friends are going on a camping trip! Marnie, Floyd and Star snuggle down for a good night’s sleep tucked up inside their leaf sleeping bags. But when they wake up they realise that they are no longer in the meadow … they’re inside a HUMAN HOUSE!

The friends know that they can only get back to school by working as a team. And as they search for a way out of the giant house they stumble across all sorts of weird and wonderful things; a doll’s house full of weird mini humans that don’t move, a truly ginormous kitten and a whole swarm of wicked WASPS. Can the friends go on a MINIBEAST MISSION and make it back to school safely, or will this camping trip turn into a camping catastrophe?

Author: Laura Ellen Anderson
Format: Paperback
Ageband: 7 to 9
Release Date: 08 May 2025
Pages: 256
ISBN: 978-0-00-859140-3
Laura is a star of the children’s book world – she is the author and illustrator of Marnie Midnight, Rainbow Grey and the much loved, bestselling Amelia Fang series, whose characters have captured the hearts of children everywhere and whose adventures are published worldwide. Born in Essex, Laura now lives in Brighton and when she’s not working she enjoys doodling for fun, making 3D models, creating fan art and collecting stamps.

Reviews for Marnie Midnight: -

'The miniature characters have enormous personalities, while the setting is brought to life with delightful, quirky details and masses of humour.' BookTrust -

”'A hugely imaginative world with stunning illustrations” - Harriet Muncaster

'This book is an utter delight, a magnificent fantasy creation which brings the smallest inhabitants of our planet to the fore, delivering a subtle ecological message in a package of glorious illustrations and charming storytelling.” View from Vs Bookshelf -

”'Marnie Midnight and the Moon Mystery is the sweetest adventure filled with magic, mystery and loveable minibeasts. Laura Ellen Anderson’s stunning illustrations, clever puns & creative world building shines even brighter than the moon!” - Mel Taylor-Bessent

”'Marnie Midnight & the Moon Mystery is a funny, twisty, gorgeous warm hug of a book. Laura Ellen Anderson creates extraordinary worlds and characters like no one else.” - Jack Meggitt-Phillips

”'Bursting with friendship, environmental themes, self-belief, magic and wonder!” - minitravellers.co.uk

Reviews for Rainbow Grey: -

“Sparkling new series with a rip-roaring, colour-infused tale of bravery, storm-filled action, kindness and warm-hearted friendships.” Lancashire Post -

“Rainbow Grey is funny and smart” Books for Topics -

“A true delight' Irish Sunday Independent -

“Ray is a glorious combination of confidence, determination and colour that children will admire” Bonkers About Books -

“A lively story with a fully imagined alternative world, an entertaining collection of characters and a brave heroine.” Books for Keeps -

“A fabulously fun read for newly independent readers.” Miss Cleveland is Reading, school librarian and book blogger -

“Packed full of action and excitement from the first page all the way through to the last.” The Teacher Bookworm, teacher and book blogger -