Click to receive personalized book recommendations daily.
Before you go...
Check Out These
21 Books You’ve Been Meaning to Read
See the List
Best Seller
Max and the Midknights by Lincoln Peirce
Read An Excerpt

Max and the Midknights

By Lincoln Peirce
On Tour

By Lincoln Peirce
On Tour

By Lincoln Peirce
On Tour

By Lincoln Peirce
On Tour

By Lincoln Peirce
On Tour

By Lincoln Peirce
On Tour

By Lincoln Peirce
On Tour

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

By Lincoln Peirce
On Tour

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

Hardcover $13.99

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

Hardcover $16.99

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

Ebook $8.99

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

Audiobook Download $20.00

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

All Formats
+
    Max and the Midknights by Lincoln Peirce
    Hardcover
    Jan 08, 2019 | 288 Pages
    See All Formats (3) +

    Hardcover (2)
    –

    • Hardcover $13.99

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

    • Hardcover $16.99

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

    Ebook
    +

    • Ebook $8.99

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

    Audio
    +

    Buy the Audiobook Download:

    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

    Read An Excerpt

    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

    Inspired by Your Browsing History

    Also in Children’s Middle Grade Books

    ‹ ›
    Dragon Pearl
    Dragon Pearl
    Yoon Ha Lee
    The Whispers
    The Whispers
    Greg Howard
    Supers (Book One)
    Supers (Book One)
    Frédéric Maupomé
    Easter Eggstravaganza Mad Libs
    Easter Eggstravaganza Mad Libs
    Mad Libs
    Genevieve's War
    Genevieve’s War
    Patricia Reilly Giff
    Super Women
    Super Women
    Laurie Lawlor
    The Story Pirates Present: Digging Up Danger
    The Story Pirates Present: Digging Up Danger
    Jacqueline West and Story Pirates
    Cam Jansen: the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds #1
    Cam Jansen: the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds #1
    David A. Adler
    Cam Jansen: the Mystery of the U.F.O. #2
    Cam Jansen: the Mystery of the U.F.O. #2
    David A. Adler
    Cam Jansen: The Mystery of the Television Dog #4
    Cam Jansen: The Mystery of the Television Dog #4
    David A. Adler
    Cam Jansen: the Mystery of the Circus Clown #7
    Cam Jansen: the Mystery of the Circus Clown #7
    David A. Adler
    Cam Jansen: The Mystery of the Monster Movie #8
    Cam Jansen: The Mystery of the Monster Movie #8
    David A. Adler
    Cam Jansen: the Mystery of the Gold Coins #5
    Cam Jansen: the Mystery of the Gold Coins #5
    David A. Adler
    Cam Jansen: the Mystery of the Carnival Prize #9
    Cam Jansen: the Mystery of the Carnival Prize #9
    David A. Adler
    Skylar
    Skylar
    Mary Cuffe-Perez
    Singing in Seattle #3
    Singing in Seattle #3
    Katherine Noll and Tracey West
    Nashville Nights #4
    Nashville Nights #4
    Tracey West and Katherine Noll
    Ronia, the Robber's Daughter
    Ronia, the Robber’s Daughter
    Astrid Lindgren
    The Heart of a Chief
    The Heart of a Chief
    Joseph Bruchac
    Phoebe the Spy
    Phoebe the Spy
    Judith Griffin
    The New Children's Encyclopedia
    The New Children’s Encyclopedia
    DK
    Warriors
    Warriors
    Natalie Pope Boyce and Mary Pope Osborne
    Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face and the Quest for the Magic Porcupine
    Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face and the Quest for the Magic Porcupine
    John Dougherty
    A Crack in the Sea
    A Crack in the Sea
    H. M. Bouwman
    The Friendship War
    The Friendship War
    Andrew Clements
    The Stars Beneath Our Feet
    The Stars Beneath Our Feet
    David Barclay Moore
    The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA
    The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA
    Brenda Woods
    Saturdays with Hitchcock
    Saturdays with Hitchcock
    Ellen Wittlinger
    Fenway and Hattie Up to New Tricks
    Fenway and Hattie Up to New Tricks
    Victoria J. Coe
    Payback on Poplar Lane
    Payback on Poplar Lane
    Margaret Mincks
    Campaign Chaos! (The Loud House)
    Campaign Chaos! (The Loud House)
    Mollie Freilich
    DK Life Stories: Martin Luther King Jr.
    DK Life Stories: Martin Luther King Jr.
    Laurie Calkhoven
    DK Life Stories: Albert Einstein
    DK Life Stories: Albert Einstein
    Wil Mara
    Archie's Big Book Vol. 5
    Archie’s Big Book Vol. 5
    Archie Superstars
    Running with Wolves
    Running with Wolves
    Jim Dutcher and Jamie Dutcher
    My Little Pony: Ponyville Mysteries
    My Little Pony: Ponyville Mysteries
    Christina Rice
    What Is Poetry?: The Essential Guide to Reading and Writing Poems
    What Is Poetry?: The Essential Guide to Reading and Writing Poems
    Michael Rosen
    DK Life Stories: Gandhi
    DK Life Stories: Gandhi
    Diane Bailey
    DK Life Stories: Albert Einstein
    DK Life Stories: Albert Einstein
    Wil Mara
    The Adventures of Hershel of Ostropol
    The Adventures of Hershel of Ostropol
    Eric A. Kimmel
    DK Life Stories: Katherine Johnson
    DK Life Stories: Katherine Johnson
    Ebony Joy Wilkins
    DK Life Stories: Anne Frank
    DK Life Stories: Anne Frank
    Stephen Krensky
    DK Life Stories: Helen Keller
    DK Life Stories: Helen Keller
    Libby Romero
    Star Wars: Pirate's Price
    Star Wars: Pirate’s Price
    Lou Anders
    Find Your Rainbow
    Find Your Rainbow
    Jenipher Lyn

    Praise

    “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

    Looking for More Great Reads?
    Download our Spring Fiction Sampler Now
    Back to Top

    Visit other sites in the Penguin Random House Network

    Brightly

    Raise kids who love to read
    TASTE img

    TASTE

    An online magazine for today’s home cook

    LitFlash

    The eBooks you want at the lowest prices

    Read it Forward

    Read it first. Pass it on!
    First to Read

    First to Read

    Early access to Penguin Random House’s hottest new titles