Max Meow Series by John Gallagher 6 Books Collection Set - Ages 7-10 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Max Meow Book 1: Cat Crusader
Max Meow Book 2: Donuts and Danger
Max Meow Book 3: Pugs from Planet X
Max Meow Book 4: Taco Time Machine
Max Meow Book 5: Attack of the ZomBees
Max Meow Book 6: When Pancakes Go Bad (Really Bad!)

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Age Range: Ages 7-10 (Grades 2-5)

Overview
Meet Max, an ordinary house cat zapped with a secret formula who wakes up as Kittyopolis's newest crime-fighting sensation in the Max Meow graphic novel series by John Gallagher. This paperback 6-book collection follows Max Meow, Cat Crusader, and best friend Mindy through donut heists, an alien pug invasion, a wonky taco time machine, a swarm of villainous ZomBees, and pancakes gone horribly wrong. Told through bold, full-color comic panels and punchy dialogue, these graphic novels are built for kids who want laughs, action, and heart, making the set a fantastic pick for reluctant and eager readers.

About the Books
This six-book Max Meow collection charts the complete graphic novel adventures of an unassuming kitty who becomes a reluctant, formula-powered superhero. It opens with Cat Crusader, where Max's curiosity leads to a lab accident that gives him powers and a new purpose protecting Kittyopolis alongside best friend Mindy. Donuts and Danger raises the stakes with a citywide heist, while Pugs from Planet X sends the story into orbit with an invasion of surprisingly dangerous space pugs. Taco Time Machine adds a sci-fi twist, bending time around a food truck mishap, and Attack of the ZomBees introduces a buzzing bee threat that pushes Max's teamwork to the limit. The collection wraps with When Pancakes Go Bad (Really Bad!), a breakfast-gone-wrong caper that brings the series full circle. Across all six books, John Gallagher pairs vibrant, expressive cartooning with short, energetic scripts that keep the pace brisk without losing character or humor. Recurring themes of friendship, courage, and using your brain instead of just your muscles run through every volume, giving the series a satisfying emotional throughline beneath the jokes. Each book reads as a standalone caper, but together they build a connected world that rewards readers who follow Max from his very first transformation to his latest breakfast-table disaster—an ideal on-ramp to graphic novels for elementary readers who love comics and silly sci-fi mayhem.

Key Benefits

• Complete 6-book Max Meow graphic novel collection in one paperback set
• Bold, full-color comic art paired with fast, funny scripts for developing readers
• Consistent reading order from Cat Crusader through When Pancakes Go Bad (Really Bad!)
• Great entry point into graphic novels for kids ages 7-10 (Grades 2-5)
• Themes of friendship, courage, and teamwork in every superhero-cat caper
• A giftable, stackable set for birthdays, holidays, or classroom libraries

Book-by-Book Guide
Max Meow Book 1: Cat Crusader — A lab accident with a secret formula turns an ordinary cat into Kittyopolis's newest superhero.
Max Meow Book 2: Donuts and Danger — Max and Mindy chase a citywide donut heist deeper into Kittyopolis's underworld.
Max Meow Book 3: Pugs from Planet X — A squadron of alien pugs invades Kittyopolis, forcing Max into an out-of-this-world showdown.
Max Meow Book 4: Taco Time Machine — A food truck mishap opens a time-bending rift, sending Max across different eras.
Max Meow Book 5: Attack of the ZomBees — A swarm of villainous bees threatens the city, testing Max's courage and teamwork.
Max Meow Book 6: When Pancakes Go Bad (Really Bad!) — A breakfast experiment spirals into chaos in this laugh-out-loud finale.

About the Author
John Gallagher is the author-illustrator of the Max Meow graphic novel series. He is an art teacher and art director who has worked as art director for the National Wildlife Federation's Ranger Rick magazine and co-founded Kids Love Comics, an organization dedicated to getting graphic novels into classrooms and libraries. Gallagher brings decades of experience in kids' publishing and cartooning to Max Meow, blending bright, expressive artwork with fast-paced, funny storytelling that hooks young comic fans and reluctant readers alike. The series' first installment, Cat Crusader, was a USA TODAY bestseller.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Fast, funny, and packed with heart, this Max Meow set is a perfect gift for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school reading. Kids get six complete graphic novel adventures to devour for summer reading or stock a classroom library, while parents get a durable paperback collection that turns reluctant readers into eager, page-flipping fans.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.