In a time when children are growing up surrounded by material rewards and constant comparison, one new book is asking a simple but powerful question: what truly makes something valuable?
In The Adventures of Mabel and Max – The Search for the Silver Chicken, author Lindsay Walker delivers a heartwarming and imaginative story that gently shifts the focus from external treasure to internal meaning. Written for children aged 6–9, or younger audiences being read to, the book follows two unlikely companions: Mabel, a curious and adventurous chicken, and Max, a thoughtful lynx, as they set off in search of a lost jewel.
What begins as a classic quest quickly transforms into something deeper. Along the way, the pair encounters a vibrant cast of animal characters, including a frog with flair, a musical grasshopper, and a graceful bird. Each interaction offers subtle yet meaningful lessons about identity, confidence, and the importance of recognising one’s unique strengths.
Synopsis:
In a world filled with pearls, sapphires, and rubies, sometimes the greatest treasure is one you didn’t expect to find. When Mabel and Max set off on the hunt for a lost jewel, they encounter a series of colourful characters who each teach them something about themselves and the world around them. Along the way, questions arise—can chickens fly, what do lynxes eat, and what truly makes something valuable? As their journey unfolds, Mabel and Max begin to discover that friendship itself may be the greatest treasure of all.
Told across six short chapters and brought to life with charming black-and-white illustrations, the book is designed to support early readers while keeping them fully engaged. Its structure makes it ideal for both independent reading and shared storytelling moments between parents and children.
“What began as a story for my daughter quickly grew into a series,” says Walker. “Inspired by her love of lynxes, the characters came from the stories I created at home, with Mabel based on one of our own chickens—full of personality and adventure.”
She continues, “In a world where materialism is often seen as the goal, I wanted to create a story that brings the focus back to what truly matters—friendship, connection, and valuing who we are rather than what we have. Those are the lessons I hope children carry with them long after they finish the story.”
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www.lindsaywalkerbooks.com
About the Author:
Lindsay Walker is a clinical psychologist and author whose lifelong passion for writing began in childhood. After initially pursuing journalism, she shifted her focus to psychology, ultimately training and working in both the UK and Australia before establishing her own practice. Alongside her professional career, she continued writing, and the Mabel and Max series was born from the bedtime stories she created for her daughter. Now a mother of two, Walker draws on her life experiences, creativity, and love of storytelling to craft meaningful, engaging stories for young readers.
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