About the Book
What Harry Potter did for magic, Max Einstein does for kids' imaginations! Max leads a group of kid geniuses in this #1 New York Times bestseller officially approved by the Albert Einstein archives.
Max Einstein is not your typical genius. She . . .
Hacks the computer system at NYU to attend classesBuilds inventions to help the homelessAnd talks to Albert Einstein! (Okay, that's just in her imagination)
But everything changes when Max is recruited by a mysterious organization! Their mission: solve some of the world's toughest problems using science. She's helped by a diverse group of young geniuses from around the globe as they invent new ways to power the farthest reaches of the planet. But that's only if the sinister outfit known only as The Corporation doesn't get to her first . . .
Max Einstein is a heroine for the modern age and will be looked up to by readers for generations to come.
"[A] fast-paced, science-filled caper." -- The Wall Street Journal
About the Author :
Chris Grabenstein is the Anthony Award--winning author of the adult titles Tilt-A-Whirl, Mad Mouse, and Whack a Mole. He used to write TV and radio commercials and has written for the Muppets. Chris was born in Buffalo, New York, and moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee, when he was ten. After college, he moved to New York City with six suitcases and a typewriter to become an actor and writer. For five years, he did improvisational comedy in a Greenwich Village theater with some of the city's funniest performers, including this one guy named Bruce Willis. Chris and his wife live in New York City with three cats and a dog named Fred, who starred in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on Broadway. You can visit Chris (and Fred) at www.ChrisGrabenstein.com. James Patterson received the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community from the National Book Foundation. He holds the Guinness World Record for the most #1 New York Times bestsellers, including Middle School, I Funny, and Jacky Ha-Ha, and his books have sold more than 375 million copies worldwide. A tireless champion of the power of books and reading, Patterson created a children's book imprint, JIMMY Patterson, whose mission is simple: "We want every kid who finishes a JIMMY Book to say, 'PLEASE GIVE ME ANOTHER BOOK.'" He has donated more than one million books to students and soldiers and funds over four hundred Teacher Education Scholarships at twenty-four colleges and universities. He has also donated millions of dollars to independent bookstores and school libraries. Patterson invests proceeds from the sales of JIMMY Patterson Books in pro-reading initiatives. Audible bestselling, award-winning narrator Andrea Emmes was born in Hollywood, Florida, and grew up in both Tennessee and Rhode Island. She began her career in musical theater and went on to work in TV, film, and video games. A total "book nerd," she now enjoys narrating audiobooks at her home studio in San Jose, California. Her wide range of character voices and dynamic, emotionally invested performances have reviewers and listeners alike commenting on how she effortlessly pulls listeners in, and has versatility and charisma.
Review :
[A] fast-paced, science-filled caper.-- "The Wall Street Journal"
A lively and astute series launch...the story is an entertaining and thoughtful exploration of perseverance, friendship, creativity, and identity.-- "Publishers Weekly"
A really enjoyable read--Max is a wonderful character who mixes her adventures with problem solving and science. I would have devoured this book when I was younger!-- "Libby Jackson, author of Galaxy Girls: 50 Amazing Stories of Women in Space"
Any young readers out there interested in science and adventure...this book is brilliant!-- "Major Timothy Peake, Astronaut"
Give this book to the future scientist in your life!-- "Jennifer L. Holm, New York Timesbestselling author of The Fourteenth Goldfish and three-time Newbery honor winner"
Max's morality, love for humanity, and free spirit make a refreshing counter to the familiar computerlike, elitist genius archetype; evasion scenes bring thrills; problem-solving provides delightful role-modeling. The ending promises a sequel. A fun, positive book with plenty of heart.-- "Kirkus Reviews"
Mix together these ingredients: a feisty heroine, a rambunctious plot, a nasty villain, and the notion that being smart is cool, and that working together across all sorts of barriers is even cooler, and you have this rollicking roller coaster of a book. You won't stop turning the pages!-- "Gary D. Schmidt, author of Newbery Honor-winning The Wednesday Wars and National Book Award Finalist Okay for Now"
Think of everything that can inspire young girls and put them into one book; this is it! Max Einstein is everything you hope young girls can dream to be: smart, brave, creative, and able to inspire others to be the same. I love this book for all kids who want to dream big and imagine even bigger!-- "Mayim Bialik, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Girling Up and Boying Up"
This book is an inspirational page-turner that won't let you down. Any girl (or boy) can see themselves as Max Einstein, who uses her science smarts and bravery to travel the globe and help people. It is so important that children feel empowered to create solutions to our world's biggest problems. This book celebrates the importance of young people's new ideas and endless imagination. A great addition to any book shelf!-- "Rachel Ignotofsky, New York Timesbestselling author of Women in Science and The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth"
"[A] fast-paced, science-filled caper."
-- "Wall Street Journal"
"An entertaining and thoughtful exploration of perseverance, friendship, creativity, and identity."
-- "Publishers Weekly"
"If you're interested in science, mysteries, or courageous heroines, this is a must-read!"
-- "Chelsea Clinton, author of She Persisted"
"This book will make Einstein relevant to kids today."
-- "Wired"
If you're interested in science, mysteries or courageous heroines, this is a must-read!" --Chelsea Clinton
