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Max and the Midknights

By Lincoln Peirce

By Lincoln Peirce

By Lincoln Peirce

By Lincoln Peirce

By Lincoln Peirce

By Lincoln Peirce

By Lincoln Peirce
Read by Kristen DiMercurio, Marc Thompson, Christopher Gebauer and Full Cast

By Lincoln Peirce
Read by Kristen DiMercurio, Marc Thompson, Christopher Gebauer and Full Cast

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Hardcover $13.99

Jan 08, 2019 | 288 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Jan 08, 2019 | 288 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Jan 08, 2019 | 288 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Jan 08, 2019 | 168 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Max and the Midknights

    Join Max’s quest to become a knight in this laugh-filled, New York Times bestselling adventure from the author of the Big Nate series!

    “Max is epic fun!” –JEFF KINNEY, New York Times bestselling author of the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series

    Max wants to be a knight! Too bad that dream is about as likely as finding a friendly dragon. But when Max’s uncle Budrick is kidnapped by the cruel King Gastley, Max has to act…and fast! Joined by a band of brave adventurers–the Midknights–Max sets out on a thrilling quest: to save Uncle Budrick and restore the realm of Byjovia to its former high spirits!

    Magic and (mis)adventures abound in this hilarious illustrated novel from the New York Times bestselling creator of the Big Nate series, Lincoln Peirce.

    “Fantastic! I loved it!” –DAV PILKEY, New York Times bestselling author of the DOG MAN series

    About Max and the Midknights

    Join Max’s quest to become a knight in this laugh-filled, New York Times bestselling adventure from the author of the Big Nate series!

    “Max is epic fun!” –JEFF KINNEY, New York Times bestselling author of the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series

    Max wants to be a knight! Too bad that dream is about as likely as finding a friendly dragon. But when Max’s uncle Budrick is kidnapped by the cruel King Gastley, Max has to act…and fast! Joined by a band of brave adventurers–the Midknights–Max sets out on a thrilling quest: to save Uncle Budrick and restore the realm of Byjovia to its former high spirits!

    Magic and (mis)adventures abound in this hilarious illustrated novel from the New York Times bestselling creator of the Big Nate series, Lincoln Peirce.

    “Fantastic! I loved it!” –DAV PILKEY, New York Times bestselling author of the DOG MAN series

    About Max and the Midknights

    Join Max’s quest to become a knight in this laugh-filled, New York Times bestselling adventure from the author of the Big Nate series!

    “Max is epic fun!” –JEFF KINNEY, New York Times bestselling author of the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series

    Max wants to be a knight! Too bad that dream is about as likely as finding a friendly dragon. But when Max’s uncle Budrick is kidnapped by the cruel King Gastley, Max has to act…and fast! Joined by a band of brave adventurers–the Midknights–Max sets out on a thrilling quest: to save Uncle Budrick and restore the realm of Byjovia to its former high spirits!

    Magic and (mis)adventures abound in this hilarious illustrated novel from the New York Times bestselling creator of the Big Nate series, Lincoln Peirce.

    “Fantastic! I loved it!” –DAV PILKEY, New York Times bestselling author of the DOG MAN series

    About Max and the Midknights

    Join Max’s quest to become a knight in this laugh-filled adventure from theNew York Times bestselling author of the Big Nate series!


    “Max is epic fun!” –JEFF KINNEY, New York Times bestselling author of the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series

    Max wants to be a knight! Too bad that dream is about as likely as finding a friendly dragon. But when Max’s uncle Budrick is kidnapped by the cruel King Gastley, Max has to act…and fast! Joined by a band of brave adventurers–the Midknights–Max sets out on a thrilling quest: to save Uncle Budrick and restore the realm of Byjovia to its former high spirits!

    Magic and (mis)adventures abound in this hilarious novel from the New York Times bestselling creator of the Big Nate series, Lincoln Peirce, performed by a full cast. This dramatization transforms the illustrated novel into a truly original audio performance and includes music and special effects.

    Performed by Kristen DiMercurio as Max, Marc Thompson as Uncle Budrick, and Christopher Gebauer as Kevyn,
    with Jessica Almasy as Millie, Fred Berman as Mumblin, Dan Bittner as Conrad, Michael Crouch as Gastley, Jonathan Davis as Gadabout, James Fouhey as Simon, Jim Frangione as Nolan, and January LaVoy as Fendra

    “Fantastic! I loved it!” –DAV PILKEY, New York Times bestselling author of the DOG MAN series

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    About Lincoln Peirce

    Max and the Midknights, Lincoln’s first book for Crown Books for Young Readers, originated as an unfinished spoof of sword & sorcery tales. Returning to the idea years later, Lincoln rewrote the story around Max, a ten-year-old apprentice troubadour who… More about Lincoln Peirce

    About Lincoln Peirce

    Max and the Midknights, Lincoln’s first book for Crown Books for Young Readers, originated as an unfinished spoof of sword & sorcery tales. Returning to the idea years later, Lincoln rewrote the story around Max, a ten-year-old apprentice troubadour who… More about Lincoln Peirce

    About Lincoln Peirce

    Max and the Midknights, Lincoln’s first book for Crown Books for Young Readers, originated as an unfinished spoof of sword & sorcery tales. Returning to the idea years later, Lincoln rewrote the story around Max, a ten-year-old apprentice troubadour who… More about Lincoln Peirce

    About Lincoln Peirce

    Max and the Midknights, Lincoln’s first book for Crown Books for Young Readers, originated as an unfinished spoof of sword & sorcery tales. Returning to the idea years later, Lincoln rewrote the story around Max, a ten-year-old apprentice troubadour who… More about Lincoln Peirce

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $13.99
    Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
    Jan 08, 2019 | 288 Pages | 6 x 9 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781101931080

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
    Jan 08, 2019 | 288 Pages | 6 x 9 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781101931097

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
    Jan 08, 2019 | 288 Pages | 6 x 9 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781101931103

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Audiobook Download | $20.00
    Published by Listening Library (Audio)
    Jan 08, 2019 | 168 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780525636021

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    “Max is epic fun!” -Jeff Kinney, New York Times bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series

    “Fantastic! I loved it!” -Dav Pilkey, New York Times bestselling author of the Captain Underpants series

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