ALA Notable Children's Book International Reading Association Classroom Choice A Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies Max is a crack baseball player. Saturday mornings he walks with his sister, Lisa, to her dancing school on his way to the park for his weekly game. One morning Max is early, and Lisa's teacher invites him to join the class. Max stretches at the barre. He struggles for a split. And before he knows it, he's having fun Young ballplayers and ballet dancers will share Max's delight when he discovers that dance class is a great way to warm up for a home run.
James Patterson's bestselling Maximum Ride series is back, with Max and the gang as The Protectors. Someone--or some"thing-"-is decimating ships and sea life off Hawaii's coast, and Max and her flock find themselves sucked into the Navy's top-secret investigation of the catastrophe. Their objective: Rescue Max's activist mom from a wicked subterranean enemy. The hitch: They must dive deep into dark waters, where gruesome evil dwells... and for high-flying Maximum Ride, could there be "anything" more terrifying than being trapped in the great abyss? This soaring new adventure takes Maximum Ride and the Flock into terrifying new territory--fans, hold your breath ""
Gear up for the continuation of your journey with Max, the coolest dude in town, in his awesome new book called Max: In His Forever Home Max is super excited and ready for some serious fun. He just came back from an amazing trip to the Wonky Woo Animal Park with the Nice Lady. But now, it's time for Max to chill out in his brand-new home and make some fantastic new friends. You won't believe the crew he's got There's Paola the Parakeet, Pete the Pigeon, Carmelo the Landlord, and many more delightful pals.You gotta check out Max's new crib and his quirky new forever family. It's gonna be a blast Other books of interest: Max the Shelter DogMax: Out of the Shelter Max Appreciates.
Max: Woohoo I'm finally out of that boring shelter I can't believe I'm free I'm shouting with joy as I sprint through those scary shelter doors and into the amazing outdoors. I'm never going back there again, no way Hey, you should totally come with me and have a blast at Wonky Woo Animal Park - it's like a theme park just for animals You'll have the best time ever joining me, Max, and the super Nice Lady on our wild adventures. We'll slide down water slides, race with horses, and do so much more So hop on board and buckle up for an awesome ride through Wonky Woo Animal Park today Other books in Max's series are: Max the Shelter DogMax: In His Forever Home Max Appreciates
What does a Super hero do when they are not being ‘Super’? A funny story about being loved for who you are and not just what you can or cannot do.It's not easy being the son of legendary superheroes Captain Lightning and Madam Thunderbolt. Max has a cape and a mask, but he doesn't fly. His parents can't understand it. It seems that Max is just an ordinary boy, until finally, to save a falling baby bird, Max discovers he can fly! He'll be a small hero, doing small deeds. "The world needs more of those," says his mum. A funny and touching tale about little Max, the reluctant superhero. Bob Graham has three times won the Australian Children's Book of the Year Award, in addition to the Smarties Book Prize Gold and Silver Awards and the Kate Greenaway Medal.
Fresh out of school, Dr. Crane takes on a new patient who both intrigues and unnerves him. Charming, manipulative, and amoral, Max has exactly the sort of mind Crane finds himself drawn to... in fiction.As Max weaves himself into Crane's life, Crane realizes that while fiction might be safe, Max certainly is not.When the professional line between them thins, who gets to define where one man ends and the other begins?
"Max" by Katherine Cecil Thurston plunges into a world of deception and suspense. This classic tale explores the dangerous game of impersonation, delving into the complexities of identity theft and the chilling consequences that follow. A captivating mystery unfolds as the narrative masterfully weaves a web of intrigue, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Thruston's exploration of identity and the dark side of human ambition remains as relevant and compelling as ever. Prepare to be enthralled by this timeless story of suspense, where appearances can be deceiving and the truth lies hidden beneath layers of carefully constructed lies. A gripping read for anyone who enjoys a well-crafted mystery with enduring literary appeal.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
"Max" by Katherine Cecil Thurston plunges into a world of deception and suspense. This classic tale explores the dangerous game of impersonation, delving into the complexities of identity theft and the chilling consequences that follow. A captivating mystery unfolds as the narrative masterfully weaves a web of intrigue, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Thruston's exploration of identity and the dark side of human ambition remains as relevant and compelling as ever. Prepare to be enthralled by this timeless story of suspense, where appearances can be deceiving and the truth lies hidden beneath layers of carefully constructed lies. A gripping read for anyone who enjoys a well-crafted mystery with enduring literary appeal.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
A special edition to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Bob Graham's heroic and heartfelt tale of growing up super.As the son of legendary superheroes Captain Lightning and Madam Thunderbolt, Max is destined to join their ranks - once he learns to fly, that is. But despite his parents’ valiant coaching and encouragement from his grandparents and friends, Max can’t seem to get off the ground. Will he ever learn to leap over tall buildings in a single bound? With quintessential quirkiness, award-winning author Bob Graham has created a mighty tale about the ups and downs of mastering your potential - all in your own good time.
A success story for anyone who knows the highs--and lows--of learning to do something for the first time. Max will fly away with your heart As the son of legendary superheroes Captain Lightning and Madam Thunderbolt, Max too is destined to one day join their ranks. Once he learns to fly, that is. But despite his parents' valiant coaching, and encouragement from grandparents and friends, Max can't seem to get off the ground. Will he ever learn to leap tall buildings in a single bound? Or will Max be doomed forever to life on land? Bob Graham, the award-winning author-illustrator of BENNY: AN ADVENTURE STORY and QUEENIE, ONE OF THE FAMILY, has created a mighty tale about the ups and downs of mastering your potential--all in your own good time.
