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Maxine Sylvester was born in London, England. She grew up with a passion for Winnie the Pooh and Paddington Bear. She also loved anything Disney and enjoyed drawing the characters.
Maxine's love of 'fun' art grew and she had the privilege of being mentored by cartoonist and caricaturist, Steve Chadburn. She completed further studies in children's book illustration with talented artist and illustrator, Jan Nesbitt.
She has just updated all the illustrations for The Reindeer Flying Academy - they are now all in glorious colour.
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
Ronaldo: Rudi's Birthday Extravaganza - Ronaldo the Flying Reindeer Book 3 by Maxine Sylvester opens with Rudi’s mother, Mrs. Gunnersson, telling Ronaldo that Rudi has a doctor’s appointment to examine his swollen hoof. Rudi is terrified of needles and Mrs Gunnersson wants Ronaldo to go with them to see Doctor Kloppen. Rudi and Ronaldo are both excited because Monty the Moose is coming to town and he has been booked to perform at Rudi’s birthday party. Monty the Moose is a fantastic magician and Ronaldo never misses his Wednesday night television show. A chance meeting with famous baker Mrs Sorensson takes Ronaldo on another adventure. Read the story to find out more about Ronaldo and his adventures.
The story is about friendship, integrity, and honesty, and caters to both the young and old alike. It has many layers to it and the author knits the main plot and sub-plots together deftly. The illustrations are adorable and they bring the characters and scenes to life. It is a good storybook for children of all ages and can be used in classrooms for story-telling sessions. The story also has some important messages for young readers and takes them through a wide range of emotions. It is a fun read for all those who love snow, reindeer, and animals. All the characters have been portrayed well and they give a realistic feel to the story. Another meaningful and adorable story so that readers will be waiting for more to come from Ronaldo and The Reindeer Flying Academy.
