As a former English teacher and now mom of five kids, I’m always on the lookout for new books for my kiddos! All of my kids who can read are avid readers, and while we make regular trips to the library, it’s fun to have our own books at home to keep, too.
That’s why I was excited when book #3 in Rachel Renée Russell’s The Misadventures of Max Crumbly series, Masters of Mischief, showed up in the mail!
This book is actually available in stores TODAY for you to own, as well. It’s recommended for ages 9 – 13, but my 8-year-old daughter also enjoyed it. The first two books, Locker Hero and Middle School Mayhem, are also available in stores.
Here’s a little more about this newest book in the series:
Max Crumbly is BACK! When we last left our courageous hero, Max Crumbly, and his trusty sidekick Erin, they had just finished foiling the plans of some bumbling thieves. But Max and Erin were trapped in a smelly, dangerous dumpster of doom and about to be discovered by the last people they wanted to find them.
Now in this latest installment of Max’s journals, Max and Erin face foes both new and old as their misadventures continue. Can the two friends avoid detection—and detention!—while keeping South Ridge Middle School safe from bullies and criminals?
About the Series
Be the hero you’ve always admired! There’s a new DORK in town!
Set in the world of the mega-hit series Dork Diaries, The Misadventures of Max Crumbly stars Max Crumbly, friend to Nikki Maxwell of Dork Diaries, who goes to a different school and manages to get into a whole lot of trouble. The series is written in diary format with illustrations and doodles of Max’s mishaps.
In the beginning of the series, Max starts at a new middle school and faces the school bully who has begun a habit of stuffing Max into his locker. Max wants nothing more than to be like his comic superhero idols and though his ability to smell pizza from a block away isn’t exactly a superpower, he’s still going to try to be the hero his school needs!
While fans of Dork Diaries will be familiar with the format and enjoy new stories from the same world, this series featuring a male protagonist will also appeal to boy readers. As in Dork Diaries, the characters make up a wide range of diversity. And also like Dork Diaries, The Misadventures of Max Crumbly series is about embracing who you are and having a ton of fun along the way!
Photo Credit: Suna Lee
About the Author
Rachel Renée Russell is an attorney who prefers writing tween books to legal briefs. (Mainly because books are a lot more fun and pajamas and bunny slippers aren’t allowed in court.) She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the blockbuster book series Dork Diaries and the exciting new series The Misadventures of Max Crumbly. There are more than 25 million copies of her books in print worldwide, and they have been translated into thirty-four languages. She enjoys working with her two daughters, Erin and Nikki, who help write and illustrate her books. Rachel lives in Chantilly, Virginia.
Reader Giveaway: One lucky Jinxy Kids reader will receive a Max Crumbly prize pack which includes Masters of Mischief along with other Max Crumbly/Dork Diaries goodies. To enter, just complete the entry form below by 11:59 pm ET on 6/24/19. Good luck!
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My little niece loves to read in the summer we have a a reward system in place
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Give kids a quiet space of their own to read. My granddaughter would love to read these books.
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I take them to the library for the summer reading program.
Steph says
My tip to get my kids to read is to have books lying around the house that they are interested in. They just grab one and start reading. I would share these books with my kids, they seem to enjoy the diary type books.
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my cousin would be enjoying this!!
stephanie baker says
We love going to the library over the summer. The story time hour is always better & the displays are more fun because they have their summer reading program. The challenges they have for the people that sign up on their online program are so much fun! My daughters love reading which makes this mamma happy!
Tammy Greer says
Taking my boy to the library is the best way to keep him reading and loving books over the summer.They have a great children’s room at the library and he loves picking out books to take home.
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My kids love to read….no doubt they will love these books!
MaryAnn says
I have my kids participate in the summer reading program through our local library. Our library gives small toy prizes and coupons for free entry to the local swimming pool and mini golf.
Debra Oehlberg says
Find programs that offer free prizes to get the children excited. If the school does not have a list, ask the librarian at your local library or do a search for childrens summer reading programs (your local area)
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Michelle Donovan says
To keep my daughter interested I make sure it’s something she is interested in and branch out from there. She really enjoys the comedic books and so many out there to choose from
Jessica Walker says
My daughters love to read so I just take them to the library and let them choose whatever books they want and if they are looking for a book that isn’t there I always check Ebay and can find it for 90% off the original price.
Nickie says
We have family reading time and afterwards we talk about the books
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Kelly D says
My daughter would enjoy this if I win.
Denise M says
We do the reading program at the library where they get little prizes and also the barnes and noble one for a free book
Linda G says
no encouraging my niece to read, she loves to read and she would love reading these books on her road trip to visit me!!
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Jessica To says
This would be for my son. I get him to go to the library with me to pick out books.
NICOLE S MARTIN says
My boys would LOVE this!! They both love to read, and it helps them wind down right before bed.
kimrk56 says
My granddaughter would love the Max Crumbly books. She is a huge fam of Dork Diaries so I know she would enjoy these.
Jenny Q. says
My son would enjoy reading these!
Jenny Q. says
We join the summer reading program every year. My kids like getting the incentives to read more.
Christina Gould says
My tip for encouraging kids to keep reading over the summer is to take them to the library every week. Thanks for the giveaway!
Tabathia B says
My youngest daughter would be enjoying this if I won it.
Keri justice says
I take my kids to the bookmobile and let them pick out new books every few weeks in the summer time.
Darlene Carbajal says
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Julie s. says
I will have to get these book for my twin boys they will love them!
Will G says
My daughter is still a little too young to read on her own.
Donna Clifford says
Take them to a book-store. Have them pick out one book. Say to them-“When you are finished with this one, I’ll buy you another one.”
elizabeth miller says
My daughter would love this book. She has loves these for a while, especially Middle School Mayheim. I would give this gift to her if I were to win. We encourage reading not just in the summer but all year by making it a down time activity. My kids always are read to or read before bed with all electronics off. In addition, we join reader rewards for the kids in the summer.
Jeanna Massman says
My niece would love this prize! She is right at the age where she’s discovering all the wonders of reading.
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Lauren Becker says
My niece would love this, and I think a good way to keep kids reading over the summer is signing them up for library challenges where they can win prizes!
latanya says
sign them for up for the Summer library programs
Leela says
I would love it for my kids. They love reading.
Anne Higgins says
Our kids LOVE to read – too much sometimes as the books show up at the dinner table. Anyway, they try to tell me that they deserve a dessert break for reading
Laura DeLaRosa says
It would be for my niece.
Theresa says
My nephew would read this!
Shelly Dixon says
Head to the library and participate in summer reading programs!
vera wilson says
Rose is down for the summer and would love this
Johannah says
I would be sharing these will my grandchildren. I think when children see you with a book, they are naturally curious about what you are reading about. I always try to take a new childrens book with me on all our motor home adventures.
John Smith says
“Share a tip for encouraging kids to keep reading over the summer.” Make them attend summer school!
harold says
My Granddaughter would love this, and I encourage reading by bringing them to the library all the time!
Eunice Brakebill says
Even if it is cereal boxes and/or comic books (let them pick) it is reading; & a start. My son started with comic books, which the teacher DID NOT like until I told her it beat NOT READING AT ALL! He is still not a BIG reader but he has excellent reading comprehension.
Teresa D Kunberger says
My daughter Nevaeh would love this !!! And her birthday is coming!!!
Lauren says
I would enjoy this with my kids.
kathy pease says
I would like to win this for my granddaughter 🙂
Stephanie Larison says
This would be for my oldest, she loves to read like her mama!
Nancy says
Trips the library over the summer.
Alex says
Our granddaughter Taylor would be enjoying this prize.
Sharon Schoepe says
My son would be enjoying this. We have a set time every day for family reading. We all look forward to that half hour every day.
amy stonger says
At my kids school they have an incentive to read over the summer. If they read enough books they get an ice cream party at the beginning of the next school year. This always makes it easy to get my kids to read.
Ed says
This would be for Emily!
maria genty says
My daughters and I have been taking time each day this Summer to read together!
wen budro says
I would be enjoying this prize pack with my kids. I keep reading going during the Summer by letting the kids choose their own books to buy.
Tina S. says
I would love to read these to my daughter and then have her read them when she’s old enough!
Janine Hwang says
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Leah Shumack says
My daughter would be the one enjoying this prize pack!
augrim says
I have a fifth grade niece who would enjoy this a lot.
Audrey Stewart says
We all love to read in the hammock. The kids also.
Tonya flores says
My kiddos would really like this.
Lily Kwan says
I would give this prize pack to my friend.
Philip Lawrence says
My grandchild will be enjoying this prize pack if I win.
Saundra Bowers says
My biggest tip is give all kinds of books a try. They are such an escape and the places you can travel when you read, are endless.
DanV says
I will be enjoying this with my kids
Jennifer Brinker says
I think the best way to get kids to read is to let them see their parents reading. I would share this prize pack with my 8 year old.
Vikki Billings says
My grandson will be enjoying this prize pack. My grandchildren love to read and I love giving them new books!
Sand says
Visit the library often and also see what ebook content your library offers as my library has a lot of ebooks for children of all ages!
Jennifer Alaggio says
Every time you read, there is a new adventure to go on!!!
Cassandra D says
My cousin would love this.