Maud Is Moving - Moving house and making friends takes courage and a sprinkle of magic

Moving somewhere new can come with bumps on the road - until you find a friend who makes you feel right at home.

"We are really leaving," said Maud.
"Yes we are," said Dad, and that made it true. "It'll be fun!"
The fun, Maud felt, was not true yet. Only the leaving.

Maud feels excited about moving house, but also uncertain, and she worries about making friends ... until she meets Gitta. This is a thoughtful, funny and hugely enjoyable read for all children about changing schools, new beginnings, community, empathy ... and a horse that eats sausages. Fully illustrated in black line art, this gently humorous read with a sprinkle of magic and featuring a neurodivergent main character is perfect for all children aged 7-11.

About the author

Viviane Schwarz, illustrated by Viviane Schwarz

Product details

• Authors: Viviane Schwarz, Schwarz Viviane
• Assisted by: Schwarz Viviane (Illustration)
• Publisher: Walker Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 11
• Product format: Paperback
• Release: 12.03.2026
• EAN: 9781529527223
• ISBN: 978-1-5295-2722-3
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, Romance & relationships stories (Children's / Teenage), Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage), Relating to people on the autism spectrum, Humour & jokes (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Humour and jokes, JUVENILE FICTION / Neurodiversity, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy / General