Making of Martha Mayfield

Jo Dabrowski

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Affirm Press
01 September 2025

Children's & Educational; General fiction (Children's&YA)

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.

By: Jo Dabrowski
Imprint: Affirm Press
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 128mm,
ISBN: 9781923022928
ISBN 10: 192302292X
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 01 September 2025
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Jo's writing career started in advertising in Melbourne and continued across agencies here and in London. Jo and her husband now run a small creative agency from home in Melbourne, where they live with their two boys. Jo loves any sort of crafty activity and is also an avid theatre fan. In another life, she would definitely have played Ado Annie in Oklahoma or at the very least would have been cast as a dancing hay bale in the chorus.

Reviews for Making of Martha Mayfield

'This is one of the most original and well-written middle-grade novels I’ve read in quite a while ... Dabrowski has a gift of beautifully developing characterisation so each of her characters reflect people that the reader can readily relate to.' * Buzz Words Magazine * 'A treasure of a story. As funny as it is moving and wise.' -- Karen Foxlee, bestselling author 'Charming and engaging.' * Books+Publishing *