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By Cynthia Voigt
Illustrated by Iacopo Bruno

By Cynthia Voigt
Illustrated by Iacopo Bruno

By Cynthia Voigt
Illustrated by Iacopo Bruno

By Cynthia Voigt
Illustrated by Iacopo Bruno

By Cynthia Voigt
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By Cynthia Voigt
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Aug 05, 2014 | ISBN 9780307976826 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Sep 10, 2013 | ISBN 9780307976833 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Sep 10, 2013 | 664 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Mister Max: The Book of Lost Things

    Newbery medalist Cynthia Voigt presents a rollicking mystery in three acts!

    Max’s parents are missing. They are actors, and thus unpredictable, but sailing away, leaving Max with only a cryptic note, is unusual even for them. Did they intend to leave him behind? Have they been kidnapped? 

    Until he can figure it out, Max feels it’s safer to keep a low profile. Hiding out is no problem for a child of the theater. Max has played many roles, he can be whoever he needs to be to blend in. But finding a job is tricky, no matter what costume he dons.

    Ironically, it turns out Max has a talent for finding things. He finds a runaway child, a stray dog, a missing heirloom, a lost love. . . . So is he a finder? A detective? No, it’s more. Max finds a way to solve people’s problems—he engineers better outcomes for them. He becomes Mister Max, Solutioneer.  

    Now if only he could find a solution to his own problems . . .

    About Mister Max: The Book of Lost Things

    Max’s parents are missing. They are actors, and thus unpredictable, but sailing away, leaving Max with only a cryptic note, is unusual even for them. Did theyintend to leave him behind? Have they been kidnapped? 

    Until he can figure it out, Max feels it’s safer to keep a low profile. Hiding out is no problem for a child of the theater. Max has played many roles, he can be whoever he needs to be to blend in. But finding a job is tricky, no matter what costume he dons.

    Ironically, it turns out Max has a talent for finding things. He finds a runaway child, a stray dog, a missing heirloom, a lost love. . . . So is he a finder? A detective? No, it’s more. Max finds a way to solve people’s problems—he engineers better outcomes for them. He becomes Mister Max, Solutioneer.  
    Now if only he could find a solution to his own problems . . .

    About Mister Max: The Book of Lost Things

    Newbery medalist Cynthia Voigt presents a rollicking mystery in three acts!

    Max’s parents are missing. They are actors, and thus unpredictable, but sailing away, leaving Max with only a cryptic note, is unusual even for them. Did they intend to leave him behind? Have they been kidnapped? 

    Until he can figure it out, Max feels it’s safer to keep a low profile. Hiding out is no problem for a child of the theater. Max has played many roles, he can be whoever he needs to be to blend in. But finding a job is tricky, no matter what costume he dons.

    Ironically, it turns out Max has a talent for finding things. He finds a runaway child, a stray dog, a missing heirloom, a lost love. . . . So is he a finder? A detective? No, it’s more. Max finds a way to solve people’s problems—he engineers better outcomes for them. He becomes Mister Max, Solutioneer.  

    Now if only he could find a solution to his own problems . . .

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    About Cynthia Voigt

    Cynthia Voigt is the author of Dicey’s Song, winner of the Newbery Medal, and A Solitary Blue, a Newbery Honor Book. She is the recipient of the 1995 Margaret A. Edwards Award. She lives in Maine.

    About Cynthia Voigt

    Cynthia Voigt is the author of Dicey’s Song, winner of the Newbery Medal, and A Solitary Blue, a Newbery Honor Book. She is the recipient of the 1995 Margaret A. Edwards Award. She lives in Maine.

    About Cynthia Voigt

    Cynthia Voigt is the author of Dicey’s Song, winner of the Newbery Medal, and A Solitary Blue, a Newbery Honor Book. She is the recipient of the 1995 Margaret A. Edwards Award. She lives in Maine.

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Mystery

    Paperback | $10.99
    Published by Yearling
    Aug 05, 2014 | 400 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780307976826

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Mystery

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Sep 10, 2013 | 384 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780307976833

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Mystery | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $25.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Sep 10, 2013 | 664 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780804122047

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    Praise

    New York Times Book Review, September 15, 2013:
    “The charm, the quirkiness, the quiet originality of The Book of Lost Things are immensely appealing to those of us who love the classic possibilities and styles of children’s literature.”

    Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, April 10, 2013:    “An endearing, memorable protagonist and a clever plot make this a winner.”

    Review, Publishers Weekly, July 8, 2013:
    “Voigt’s accomplished writing draws readers into every aspect of [Max’s] world.”

    Review, School Library Journal, July 2013:
    “Max displays good sense, a sensitive nature, and winning ingenuity… [a] comedic page-turner.”

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

    Awards

    Amazon Best of the Year WINNER

    Arkansas Charlie May Simon Children’s Book Award NOMINEE 2016

    North Carolina Children’s Book Award NOMINEE 2015

    Arkansas Charlie May Simon Master List SELECTION

    Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the Year SELECTION

    Boston Globe Best Book of the Year SELECTION

    Children’s Book Committee at Bank Street College Children’s Book of the Year SELECTION 2014

    Delaware Diamond Award SELECTION

    North Carolina Children’s Book Master List SELECTION

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