Monica Voicu Denniston .Children's Book Author
Illustration of Maggie the Military Rat holding a dandelion

I’m Monica, 
Children’s Book Author,
Military Spouse & Mom

Inspired by my own children, I wrote Maggie the Military Rat as a love letter to military brats everywhere. 

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Front Cover of the Military Children's Book, Maggie the Military Rat

About the Book

Maggie the Military Rat

Maggie P. Worthington is a military rat—at least, she wants to be. She tries to enlist, but falls short. She tries to serve the soldiers, but gets kicked out of the mess hall. Even her attempt to send letters to the troops misfires! Will Maggie find her own way to serve?

Front cover and Inside spread of the children's picture Maggie the Military Rat
2 stacks of hardcover children's books, Maggie the Military Rat

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Monica Voicu Denniston Indie Children's Book Author reading Maggie the Military Rat at a school

Author Visits

I love visiting schools and libraries and interacting with my young readers! I offer both in-person and virtual visits, and especially enjoy meeting our military community. 

Monica Voicu Denniston Indie Children's Book Author standing with illustrator Elia Velasquez Murray at book event for Maggie the Military Rat

Upcoming Events

Join me at upcoming events and dive into the world of Maggie the Military Rat! Meet the author behind the story that Kirkus and Reader's Favorite are raving about.

Maggie the Military Rat

“A beautiful, bighearted
adventure, offering delight
where it’s needed most.”

—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Monica Voicu Denniston Indie Children's Book Author. signing copies of her book Maggie the Military Rat at book event

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Events

Join me at upcoming events and dive into the world of Maggie the Military Rat! Meet the author behind the story that Kirkus and Reader's Favorite are raving about.

Monica Voicu Denniston Indie Children's Book Author. standing with children at a school author visit

Meet the Author

School Visits

I love visiting schools and libraries and interacting with my young readers! I offer both in-person and virtual visits, and especially enjoy meeting our military community.

Monica Voicu Denniston Indie Children's Book Author. signing a copy of Maggie the Military Rat a military children's book

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 Reader Reviews

Happy Readers

  • "This is a wonderful book. As a military spouse and mom of 2 military brats I Iove this book. It shows the emotions and trials a military child goes through. It does a great job showing that yes we should support our troops but we shouldn't forget about the important of supporting the military kids at home. Our family as enjoyed reading it together. I can't get through it without tearing up. It is such a sweet and well written story."

    — AdR

  • "My family adores this book! It is so relatable to my two military kids. I love supporting independent authors & military spouses! This book needs to be on every military brats bookshelf!"

    — Maura B

  • "This book is the best book I’ve read for military children. Not only is this book written and illustrated beautifully, it brings life to the feelings military children face. The way my oldest described how she felt about the book had the best, most touching message - she had felt seen. There has not been a book we have read that made her feel this way. Reading “Maggie the Military Rat” gave her validation and support for her own personal experiences as a military child."

    — Chris Nicole

  • "We just received this book in the mail- it is absolutely precious! My kids (6 and almost-5) identified with it immediately saying "That's like my Daddy! Grace is like me!" This was one of the most well-crafted military kid picture books I've read (and we've read a bunch😊). I will definitely be gifting it to other families facing deployment in the future."

    — Nursery Nurse

  • "As a military wife, this book hits close to home. I have felt what Maggie the Military Rat has felt. I have seen my kids struggle through the challenges that this life brings. This book is a must read. Maggie the Military Rat reminds the military child that they are seen. She serves as a reminder to all that we can all serve in some shape or form. Truly, I can’t say enough good things about this book."

    — Valerie

  • "I just finished reading “Maggie the Military Rat” to my grandchildren. It is a perfect blend of sense of purpose, respect, caring, never give up attitude, honor and love. It serves as an honest reminder of the sacrifices our military families make and the effortless gestures of support we can offer. It is a wonderfully perfect story for everyone!"

    — Larkity

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