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Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing
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About The Book
Every kid dreams of having super powers--Max discovers he really has them! But will he be able to solve the mystery behind Marsh Creek?
"Muddy Max takes that eternal struggle between kids and parents---whether to play in or stay out of mud puddles---and turns it into an epic tale full of secrets and superpowers and one very important lesson: Don't eat mud. It's earthworm poop."
--Matthew Holm, co-creator of Babymouse and Squish
"What happens when genius-writer Elizabeth Rusch and super-artist Mike Lawrence get together? A book you won't be able to put down---or wash off! Not only does Muddy Max ooze adventure, it can also teach all of us something about bravery, science, and earthworm poop."
--Bart King, author of The Big Book of Superheroes and The Big Book of Gross Stuff
Max may be the cleanest middle-school kid in the world--his neat-freak parents make certain of that. But what's behind their mysterious fear of mud? When Max finds himself face-down in a murky puddle, muddy from head to toe, he discovers something amazing: Mud gives him super powers. But there's more going on in Marsh Creek--and in his family--than he could ever imagine. Follow Muddy Max and his friends as they dig through the dirt to solve the mystery of Marsh Creek.
"Muddy Max takes that eternal struggle between kids and parents---whether to play in or stay out of mud puddles---and turns it into an epic tale full of secrets and superpowers and one very important lesson: Don't eat mud. It's earthworm poop."
--Matthew Holm, co-creator of Babymouse and Squish
"What happens when genius-writer Elizabeth Rusch and super-artist Mike Lawrence get together? A book you won't be able to put down---or wash off! Not only does Muddy Max ooze adventure, it can also teach all of us something about bravery, science, and earthworm poop."
--Bart King, author of The Big Book of Superheroes and The Big Book of Gross Stuff
Max may be the cleanest middle-school kid in the world--his neat-freak parents make certain of that. But what's behind their mysterious fear of mud? When Max finds himself face-down in a murky puddle, muddy from head to toe, he discovers something amazing: Mud gives him super powers. But there's more going on in Marsh Creek--and in his family--than he could ever imagine. Follow Muddy Max and his friends as they dig through the dirt to solve the mystery of Marsh Creek.
About The Author
Photo by Lynne Spencer
About The Illustrator
Product Details
- Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (August 5, 2014)
- Length: 224 pages
- ISBN13: 9781449435615
- Ages: 7 - 12
- Lexile ® GN210L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®
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Raves and Reviews
"The mix of adventure, humor, likable characters, and strong family dynamics will resonate with kids." (School Library Journal)
"...the premise should stick with (if not to) readers well enough to water interest in sequels." (Kirkus Reviews)
"Muddy Max is an emotional, darling, creepy tale that absolutely must be read by parents and kids everywhere." (Talking Comics)
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- Book Cover Image (jpg): Muddy Max Trade Paperback 9781449435615
- Author Photo (jpg): Elizabeth Rusch Photo by Lynne Spencer(0.1 MB)
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