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!
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.
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!