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Your Next Read Silver

The Lonely Lunch Club

Maddy Mara Laura Stitzel

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English
Affirm Press
24 February 2026
Do you like FRIENDS, SCHOOL and FUNNY STORIES?

Then this book is YOUR NEXT READ. 

One lunchtime, Benji goes to the worst bench in the whole school instead of playing footy. There he meets a girl named Alice and a spider named Mabel. And Mabel needs their help! But can Benji and Alice do it alone? 

From the creators of Your Kid's Next Read – the largest online children's book community in Australia – comes a new chapter in children's fiction. Join the conversation on Facebook today! 
By:  
Illustrated by:   Laura Stitzel
Imprint:   Affirm Press
Country of Publication:   Australia
Dimensions:   Height: 198mm,  Width: 128mm, 
ISBN:   9781923419308
ISBN 10:   1923419307
Series:   Your Next Read Silver
Pages:   112
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 5 to 8 years
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Maddy Mara is the pen name of Melbourne-based creative duo Hilary Rogers and Meredith Badger. Hilary and Meredith have been collaborating on children's books for nearly two decades. Hilary is an author and former publishing director; Meredith is the author of countless books for kids and young adults, and teaches English as a foreign language. Maddy Mara is the melding of their respective daughters' names. Laura Stitzel an author, illustrator and animator from Melbourne. Her work is a combination of watercolour, ink and painting. She is the written and illustrated over 20 children's books. As a background artist and animator in Australia and Canada, Laura has worked on animated television shows for PBS, Disney, Warner Bros, Netflix, ABC and more.

Reviews for Your Next Read Silver: The Lonely Lunch Club

'The series, developed by the creators of Your Kid's Next Read, features short, approachable stories to build reading confidence. Judging by The Lonely Lunch Club, it's off to a strong start and will be a welcome addition for parents, teachers and librarians who want to support children on their reading journeys.'  * <B>Books+Publishing </B> *


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