Description
About the Author:
Pat Moon has traveled the world; he is always on the lookout for his next big adventure, usually finding it in places most people can only dare dream about. No matter where his travels may take him, from the Alaskan tundra to the Highlands of Scotland, seeing India on a tuk-tuk to watching giraffes in Africa by bush plane, Pat is always happy to come back home to Chicago. He lives there with his wife, three dogs, two cats, and a never-ending list of where to go next. He always seems to keep a smile on his face and his next journey in mind. Pat is endlessly excited to share his latest adventures with children, focusing on never letting go of a dream and conquering whatever hurdle might be in the way. Pat is constantly ready, willing, and able to take part in whatever crazy idea comes up next in his life!
Maggie Hylesdale –
Max T. Booker is a wonderful children’s chapter book prompting the reader to use their imaginations. Max is a the main character that has a true gift, (I won’t spoil it!,) and attempts to go through his normal summer break. The reader is put into Max’s world. We read about Max, his family, friends, best dog and how he hopes to win his town’s summer parade. My twins were unable to put the book down after I started reading it to them. Some of the words were not in their ability, but we went to the dictionary to learn what they meant. I will be sharing this with my class. I hope there is a Max sequel in planning. The author has a true gift in communicating with children.
John –
My kids loved reading about Max and his pals. The author was able to bring Max and his relationship with Dash, Billy, Annie, Hera, and Waldo off the page and into real life. We felt as though Max was alive and a real person. There are life lessons all throughout the book, subtly placed. Every night they were allowed to read the book, my kids asked if they could stay awake later, just to read. Both kids have read it more than once. My son has decided to do his book report on Max. The story has numerous plot twists and turns, that kept us all on the edge of our seats. This book is a throw back. It does not seem like there is a second book or that this book is a series. My kids were a little disappointed by this. Hopefully one day, Max will be back.
Mary –
What a fabulous book for children to read. As I was reading the book with my daughter, we both noticed that there was no technology in it. Finally!, something that is able to keep her attention that does not have a screen or promote having a screen. She immediately was drawn in by Max and his story. Max is relatable. My daughter commented that she would like to be friends with Max. She wished that she had Max’s “super-secret.” Throughout the book I was able to see the social lessons that were addressed. The author has a talent for telling a story in a way that allows the reader(s) to be drawn into all the happenings in Carmenville. There were some words that required going to the dictionary, but that is how we learn. A wonderful book to read with your children or allow them to read on their own. Max, you have at least two more fans. We will patiently wait for the next book in what I hope is a long series of Max, Dash, and the rest of the cast of characters!