Mister Max The Book of Secrets, Cynthia Voigt
Mister Max The Book of Secrets, Cynthia Voigt
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Mister Max: The Book of Secrets
Mister Max 2

Author: Cynthia Voigt

Narrator: Paul Boehmer

Unabridged: 10 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/23/2014

Synopsis

From Newbery Medalist Cynthia Voigt, Book II in the exciting adventures of Mister Max—12-year-old detective in disguise.
 
In Mister Max: The Book of Lost Things, Max Starling proved that he is more than a detective, he’s a Solutioneer. His reputation for problem-solving has been spreading—and now even the mayor wants his help.
 
Someone is breaking windows and setting fires in the old city, but the shopkeepers won’t say a word about the culprits. Why are they keeping these thugs’ secrets?
When the mayor begs for help, Max agrees to take the case, putting himself in grave danger. It’s a race to catch up with the vandals before they catch him.
 
Meanwhile, Max is protecting secrets of his own. His parents are still missing, and the cryptic messages he gets from them make it clear—it’s going to be up to Max to rescue them.
 
 
“Immensely appealing.” —The New York Times Book Review

“A perfect read-aloud, the story will appeal to fans of fantasy, adventure, mystery, and humor.” —The Christian Science Monitor

About The Author

CYNTHIA VOIGT is the acclaimed author of many books, including Dicey's Song, winner of the Newbery Medal; A Solitary Blue, winner of a Newbery Honor; and Homecoming. For the body of her work, Cynthia Voigt was honored with the Margaret A. Edwards Award for Outstanding Literature for Young Adults. She lives with her husband in Maine.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jenn on November 08, 2015

Another enjoyable read! I really like this series, looking forward to reading the next one :)......more

Goodreads review by Eloria on March 25, 2022

It took me a while to finish this because I got wrapped up in so many other books. but I really loved the way this ended and I can't wait for book 3.......more

Goodreads review by Jessi on March 18, 2024

I would’ve loved this series as a kid! I’m enjoying it now as an adult. I think this would make a good read-aloud book for families. All of the puzzles and problems and creative problem solving keep the story moving along at a good pace without being too random or abrupt.......more

Goodreads review by Monique on November 14, 2014

Just as good as the first one, a little slow in the beginning, but by the end, I'm just looking for the next one. :) :) :) :) :) I love the intricate stories, how two or three plots submerge and weave an addicting and well-crafted tale of a young boy named Max. The only problem: He's 12, yet some tak......more

Goodreads review by Robin on October 20, 2020

Max Starling has settled into his new identity as Mister Max, a "solutioneer" (not a detective) of indeterminate age, who uses disguises and roles learned in his parents' theater to solve people's problems without anyone noticing that he's a 12-year-old boy living alone. Well, not exactly alone; he......more

Quotes

Kirkus review, August 15, 2014:

"The well-constructed, intertwining threads of Max's growing maturity, the emerging competence of his diversely spirited friends and his recognition of their dynamic interdependence all come satisfyingly together to set up the ultimate case."

School Library Journal review, October, 2014:

"Readers will eagerly await the revelations of the third installment and hope they won’t have long to wait."

Booklist review, September, 2014:

"Voigt creates an impressive cast of idiosyncratic characters and places Max at the center of a lively narrative featuring plenty of action as well as reflection."

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