Find a comfy spot and get ready for some fun summer reading! Simon & Schuster is partnering with me for a MASTERS OF MISCHIEF (The Misadventures of Max Crumbly #3) giveaway!
As a former teacher, mom of three and library volunteer, I’ve witnessed the many positive effects the “magic of literature” has in our children’s lives. Books expand our knowledge, improve our literacy skills and introduce us to new subjects, ideas, and places in a highly entertaining way.
This summer, introduce your child to a series I know they will love: THE MISADVENTURES OF MAX CRUMBLY. From the author of the DORK DIARIES this new series adventure introduces us to a new dorks, Max Crumbly and his sidekick Erin. Written in a journal style with quirky fun illustrations, these books highly appeal to readers age 9 to 13.
My sons were huge fans of the DORK DIARIES in middle school and even at 16 and 18, they still enjoy reading THE MISADVENTURES OF MAX CRUMBLY series. The interesting characters, exciting adventures and unique style of the books fascinate kids of all ages (I love them, too!)
MASTERS OF MISCHIEF (book 3 in The Misadventures of Max Crumbly series) by Rachel Renée Russell is now in stores, along with the first two books in the series: LOCKER HERO and MIDDLE SCHOOL MAYHEM. Perfect for summer pool side reading, keeping your child entertained on long road trips or simply giving them a better alternative to video game play on a rainy day.
Books offer so many possibilities for our children including increased vocabulary skills, better writing skills, improved focus and even stress reduction. When you can find a series they love like THE MISADVENTURES OF MAX CRUMBLY, it’s a true win!
About The Misadventures of Max Crumbly #3: Masters of Mischief
Max Crumbly is BACK!
From #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries author Rachel Renée Russell comes the third book in a series about Max Crumbly and his daily ups and downs in middle school.
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! New from #1 bestselling Dork Diaries author Rachel Renée Russell, The Misadventures of Max Crumbly series follows the adventures of undercover middle school hero, Max Crumbly.
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 block buster 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.
The Misadventures of Max Crumbly Giveaway!
Thanks to the awesome folks at Simon & Schuster, one (1) Rural Mom reader will receive a prize pack that includes:
- The Misadventures of Max Crumbly: Masters of Mischief
- a $50 Target gift card to stock up on summer essentials
- a Max Crumbly pencil, a Dork Diaries pencil, and a double-sided Max Crumbly/Dork Diaries locker poster!
Giveaway open to US addresses only.
Prizing and samples provided by Simon & Schuster.
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Have you started your summer reading yet? What books are your children currently reading?
We have not started yet. My son likes Greek Mythology.
My kids are grown, so I have no idea what they’re reading. I am always reading something!
My kids like the Limoncello series.
My nieces have already completed the library’s summer reading program and are reading extra.
no, we have not started yet
My 11 year old is devouring the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books right now.
We haven’t began yet! But, we will soon!
My daughter is reading A Dog’s Journey.
My daughter is reading Sprit Hunters by Ellen Oh.
Have signed my grandson up for the Summer Reading Program, his age has a book read once a week, and then allow him to pick out more books to bring home. Right now the age we read to him.
My son is grown, but my toddler nephew seems to enjoy being read to. I’m really hoping he’s a reader! Billie R. kekagel@yahoo.com
they love to read any and all books but love mystery the best
My daughter is reading a World of Warcraft series she found at a school reading event.
We have started our reading now, and we are reading Charlotte’s Web and the Secret Garden.
Yes! We love reading the percy jackson books!
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We’re reading “The Witches” by Roald Dahl
My kids are reading Arabel’s Raven.
My daughter is reading “Nancy Drew”.
No, no summer reading just yet!
My son and I just went to the library yesterday. He got The Great Gatsby which was on his summer school reading list.
My grandson loves to read, he reads all year long he did join the summer reading program at our local library
We just got out of school last week so my kids always get a 1 week break when school first gets out even though they still tend to read on their own a lot. My daughter is into any of the preteen books from James Patterson right now.
My niece just started reading the Amelia Bedelia series of books and loves them
My daughter is currently reading a City of Ember Book!
Our oldest granddaughter is interested in dragons – don’t remember the name of the series she has started, but diligently reading. Mom and Dad would rather her enjoy fun books so this series of Max Crumbly is a DEFINITE winner for all of us. As for the other 6, will have to check tonight.
Both of my girls have read two books so far this summer. One is reading from the Rebecca Caudill list and the other is reading from the Blue Stem list. Their schools do an incentive if they can read all 20 books on each list.
Yes we read throughout the year, my daughter favorite right now are the dork diaries books
My daughter is reading “Alex and Eliza” right now.
I love reading! My niece is a big fan too. She was recently reading the JoJo books.
-Lauren
haven’t started yet been to busy
We haven’t started yet.
My oldest is a book nerd like her mama! She’s currently reading the Dog Man series.
We have not yet.
Yes, we have started our summer reading. We are currently reading The Land of Stories series.
They’re reading percy jackson right now.
I love reading year round. My nephew loves reading books and comics with superheroes.
We are re-reading the Harry Potter series.
I haven’t started my summer reading yet.
The kids are reading Dr. Suess because that is the age they are.
My son is reading The Giving Tree and my daughter is reading The Secret Garden.
My son has read several books over the summer. Currently he is reading The Chronicles of Narnia book series.
Haven’t started the summer reading of different books yet.