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Muddy Max - by Elizabeth Rusch (Paperback)

Muddy Max - by  Elizabeth Rusch (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Max may be the cleanest kid in the worldNhis neat-freak parents make certain of that. But what's behind their mysterious fear of mud? After Max falls into a murky puddle, he discovers mud gives him super powers. But there's more going on in Marsh CreekNand in his familyNthan he could ever imagine.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b> 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?</b> <p/> 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.<br> --Matthew Holm, co-creator of <i>Babymouse</i> and <i>Squish</i> <p/> 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.<br> --Bart King, author of <i>The Big Book of Superheroes</i> and <i>The Big Book of Gross Stuff</i> <p/> 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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"...the premise should stick with (if not to) readers well enough to water interest in sequels." (Kirkus Reviews)<br><br><i>"Muddy Max</i> is an emotional, darling, creepy tale that absolutely must be read by parents and kids everywhere." (Talking Comics)<br><br>"The mix of adventure, humor, likable characters, and strong family dynamics will resonate with kids." (School Library Journal)<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>ELIZABETH RUSCH is an award-winning author of numerous fiction and nonfiction books for young readers, including <b><i>A Day with No Crayons</i></b>, <b><i>The Planet Hunter</i></b>, <b><i>Generation Fix</i></b>, <b><i>Will it Blow?</i></b> and <b><i>For the Love of Music</i></b>. Her recent title <b><i>The Mighty Mars Rovers</i></b> was named an Orbis Pictus Honor, an ALA Notable, and a best book of 2012 by the New York Public Library, <i>Booklist</i>, <i>Kirkus</i>, and <i>School Library Journal</i>. Rusch teaches writing at the Attic Institute and speaks widely at schools and writing conferences. Liz lives -- and splashes around in the mud -- with her family in rainy Portland, Oregon. Learn more at www.elizabethrusch.com <p/> MIKE LAWRENCE is an award-winning illustrator whose work has been published by Dark Horse Comics. Mike Lives in Portland, OR, with his wife, two sons, and too many pets.

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