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The Making of Martha Mayfield

By Jo Dabrowski
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Martha Mayfield has always been the quiet kid.Martha is, after all, her mother's daughter. The shy child of an even shyer mum. And she likes it this way.That is, until Martha's mum loses her job. And Martha's teacher overlooks her at school. And soon, Martha realises... Read More
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Martha Mayfield has always been the quiet kid.
Martha is, after all, her mother's daughter. The shy child of an even shyer mum. And she likes it this way.
That is, until Martha's mum loses her job. And Martha's teacher overlooks her at school. And soon, Martha realises something has to give. Can she really go through life being so quiet that nobody takes her seriously? Should she really keep all her good ideas to herself forever?
Putting yourself out there is every quiet kid's worst nightmare, but Martha is determined to make the most of it. And perhaps to make something of herself along the way ...
The Making of Martha Mayfield is an endearing yet funny story about coming out of your shell, finding out what you're capable of, and showing the world who you really are.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781923022928

Publisher: Affirm Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 August 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: Affirm Kids

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 304

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jo Dabrowski Young Adult

About the Author

Jo Dabrowski lives in Melbourne with her husband and two boys. Her writing career began in advertising but these days Jo spends more time writing for kids than clients. When she is not writing, Jo enjoys rock climbing, marathon running, learning French and lying about her interests. 

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