The Adventures of Max Krupa

An all-new series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dork Memoirs, Rachel Renée Russell! Introducing Max Crumbly, the new Dork on the block... Max is about to face the scariest place he's ever been to—South Ridge Middle School! He's been homeschooled by his grandmother up until now, and has begged his parents to finally let him go to a real school. However, he's starting to question that choice, with the problem of Doug, aka Thug Thurston. As it is, Thug keeps cornering Max in his locker.
If only Max could be like the hero in all the comics he loves to read—or draw—and magically escape the closet and defeat Thug. Unfortunately, Max's strange, almost supernatural ability to smell pizza from a distance won't save any lives or thwart any villains. But that doesn't mean Max won't do his best to be the hero his school needs! Credits to Max Crumbly's story:
"This witty middle school adventure will delight fans of Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates, especially with its humorous tone and illustrations. Russell's new series features an unforgettable character, Max Crumbly, who could rival Nicky Maxwell from The Dork Diaries." Booklist
'If you liked Tom Gates, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and, of course, The Dork Diaries, then you'll love this very funny new series.' The Sun
'Rachel Renée Russell had a huge hit with The Dork Diaries and is back with The Adventures of Max Crumbly: The Closet Hero' Sunday Express
'Written in magazine format and packed with humorous illustrations, Max's (Mis)Adventures is sure to be a hit.' Booktrust
'Bestselling Dork memoir author Rachel Renée Russell has done it again—her new series is amazing!' SPLAT Magazine
'One of the strongest launch titles for a new series in a long time. It's a perfect fit on so many levels.' Bookbag
'Cleverly ending on the brink, this series is packed with gorgeous illustrations and easy-to-follow text, and is sure to be a hit with readers of all abilities!' Premium Brands and Great Places
"It's a funny and exciting book for children aged 7-11 that I'm sure both boys and girls will enjoy." - Mom Reviews