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.
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Laura is a former high school English teacher turned avid deal shopper following the birth of her first child. Now she’s a work-from-home mom of six which keeps her plenty busy! On the off chance she gets some free time you’ll find her with her nose in a book, spending time with family and friends, or enjoying a hot cup of coffee.
Ken Ohl says
My little niece loves to read in the summer we have a a reward system in place
Donna L Holder says
my newphew would love this
Angela Saver says
This prize pack would be for my little niece.a
Joy Chadwick says
Give kids a quiet space of their own to read. My granddaughter would love to read these books.
Shannon Baas says
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.
Edye says
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.
Betty King says
My great-grand girl loves these books. Would love to win for he.
Dana Scott says
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)
Courtney b says
We encourage mouth wash daily
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
meghan says
My daughter would love this!
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!!