Praise for Max E. James
What educators, parents, and readers are saying.
Educators & Schools
Feedback from teachers and principals who have seen the impact firsthand.
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The students were engaged during the entire presentation creating passion and potential future authors. The teachers and students have raved about the life lessons learned, adventures, and enjoyment from both this series and presentation.
Kimberly Midgette
Special Education Teacher, Teacher of the Year 2025
Great Bridge Intermediate
The students were engaged during the entire presentation creating passion and potential future authors. The teachers and students have raved about the life lessons learned, adventures, and enjoyment from both this series and presentation.
Kimberly Midgette
Special Education Teacher, Teacher of the Year 2025
Great Bridge Intermediate
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Your presentation wasn't just informative; it was interactive and high-energy, keeping every single student engaged. Seeing a real person who is an author talk about the joys and challenges of writing was inspirational to all of the second graders.
Leigh Guarin
Second Grade Teacher
Three Oaks Elementary School
Your presentation wasn't just informative; it was interactive and high-energy, keeping every single student engaged. Seeing a real person who is an author talk about the joys and challenges of writing was inspirational to all of the second graders.
Leigh Guarin
Second Grade Teacher
Three Oaks Elementary School
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His classroom visits sparked genuine excitement about the writing process among students. The students enjoyed his books and loved being able to make connections to the familiar settings and experiences.
Lisa M. Riley
Principal
Arrowhead Elementary School
His classroom visits sparked genuine excitement about the writing process among students. The students enjoyed his books and loved being able to make connections to the familiar settings and experiences.
Lisa M. Riley
Principal
Arrowhead Elementary School
Readers & Parents
What families are saying about the Max E. James series.
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It has been a great series for one of my reluctant third grade students. He wants to read more.
Moreesa Sandquist
Verified Purchase, Amazon
It has been a great series for one of my reluctant third grade students. He wants to read more.
Moreesa Sandquist
Verified Purchase, Amazon
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Perfect for 2nd and 3rd graders who are building confidence with chapter books.
E.C. Kraeft
Goodreads
Perfect for 2nd and 3rd graders who are building confidence with chapter books.
E.C. Kraeft
Goodreads
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My kid is incredibly hyperactive… He read more of this book than I had expected.
Christine Cherry
Amazon — Birthday Bash Part 1
My kid is incredibly hyperactive… He read more of this book than I had expected.
Christine Cherry
Amazon — Birthday Bash Part 1
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Virtually every page is funny because of the way Max sees things and how he describes them.
Israel Drazin
Amazon
Virtually every page is funny because of the way Max sees things and how he describes them.
Israel Drazin
Amazon
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Both boys were literally rolling on the floor as I read to them.
Jon S.
Amazon
Both boys were literally rolling on the floor as I read to them.
Jon S.
Amazon
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I have never found another series that captured humor both children and parents enjoy — until this one.
E.H. Lormore
Amazon
I have never found another series that captured humor both children and parents enjoy — until this one.
E.H. Lormore
Amazon
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Each chapter ends with a cliffhanger… every night ends with my daughter begging me to read one more.
Britt Gillette
Amazon
Each chapter ends with a cliffhanger… every night ends with my daughter begging me to read one more.
Britt Gillette
Amazon
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We finished the books in one or two sittings… he gets so drawn in to Max & Cody's adventures.
Christine Szabo
Amazon — Books 4–6
We finished the books in one or two sittings… he gets so drawn in to Max & Cody's adventures.
Christine Szabo
Amazon — Books 4–6
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SO refreshing to read a book where family values are paramount… VERY clean. GREAT book.
Richard & Liz
Amazon
SO refreshing to read a book where family values are paramount… VERY clean. GREAT book.
Richard & Liz
Amazon
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