Max the Brave -- Ed Vere

A New York Times and USA Today Bestseller

Max is a fearless kitten. Max is a brave kitten. Max is a kitten who chases mice. There's only one problem: Max doesn't know what a mouse looks like With a little bit of bad advice, Max finds himself facing a much bigger challenge. Maybe Max doesn't have to be Max the Brave all the time...

Join this adventurous black cat as he very politely asks a variety of animals for help in finding a mouse. Young readers will delight in Max's mistakes, while adults will love the subtle, tongue-in-cheek humor of this new children's classic. Readers of all ages will enjoy learning how to be brave with Max in this brave book for kids.

Praise for Max the Brave:
"A cat-and-mouse game to be laughed at and reread."--Kirkus
"Full of playful humor...enhanced by the humorous text, character expressions, and a not-scary monster to boot. VERDICT Highly recommended."--School Library Journal
"Both the punchy text and illustrations command attention, and plenty of readers will get a kick out of feeling superior to Max"--Publishers Weekly

Author: Ed Vere
Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Published: 09/08/2015
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 11.30h x 8.75w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781492616511
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 1.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 177829 / Max the Brave


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 06/01/2015 pg. 94
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2015
Publishers Weekly 06/22/2015
Shelf Awareness 09/08/2015

About the Author
Ed Vere studied fine art at Camberwell College of Art and has been writing and illustrating children's books since 1999. He is published in both England and the US. Ed is also a painter, working from his studio in east London, and is represented by galleries in London and Los Angeles. After a year and a half living in Barcelona, Ed now lives and works in London.