{"product_id":"max-meow-series-john-gallagher-6-books-collection-set-ages-7-10-paperback","title":"Max Meow Series by John Gallagher 6 Books Collection Set - Ages 7-10 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMax Meow Book 1: Cat Crusader\u003cbr\u003e\nMax Meow Book 2: Donuts and Danger\u003cbr\u003e\nMax Meow Book 3: Pugs from Planet X\u003cbr\u003e\nMax Meow Book 4: Taco Time Machine\u003cbr\u003e\nMax Meow Book 5: Attack of the ZomBees\u003cbr\u003e\nMax Meow Book 6: When Pancakes Go Bad (Really Bad!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 7-10 (Grades 2-5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMeet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 6-book Max Meow graphic novel collection in one paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold, full-color comic art paired with fast, funny scripts for developing readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent reading order from Cat Crusader through When Pancakes Go Bad (Really Bad!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat entry point into graphic novels for kids ages 7-10 (Grades 2-5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes of friendship, courage, and teamwork in every superhero-cat caper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA giftable, stackable set for birthdays, holidays, or classroom libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMax Meow Book 1: Cat Crusader — A lab accident with a secret formula turns an ordinary cat into Kittyopolis's newest superhero.\u003cbr\u003e\nMax Meow Book 2: Donuts and Danger — Max and Mindy chase a citywide donut heist deeper into Kittyopolis's underworld.\u003cbr\u003e\nMax Meow Book 3: Pugs from Planet X — A squadron of alien pugs invades Kittyopolis, forcing Max into an out-of-this-world showdown.\u003cbr\u003e\nMax Meow Book 4: Taco Time Machine — A food truck mishap opens a time-bending rift, sending Max across different eras.\u003cbr\u003e\nMax Meow Book 5: Attack of the ZomBees — A swarm of villainous bees threatens the city, testing Max's courage and teamwork.\u003cbr\u003e\nMax Meow Book 6: When Pancakes Go Bad (Really Bad!) — A breakfast experiment spirals into chaos in this laugh-out-loud finale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJohn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFast, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Gallagher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57391249916278,"sku":"MAN-VRT-PNG-U0923-0017856523","price":65.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/max-meow-series-john-gallagher-paperback.jpg?v=1785956487","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/max-meow-series-john-gallagher-6-books-collection-set-ages-7-10-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}