Overview
Twelve-year-old Max just wanted a normal life-then his mom vanished, and everything changed. Now he's on a pirate ship chasing clues across the dangerous Three Seas, hunted by shadowy djinn, sea monsters, and cutthroat assassins. With only his wits, a mysterious book, and a ragtag crew of pirates to back him up, Max must uncover the truth about his family before the forces of darkness catch him first. If he fails, he won't just lose his mom-he might lose the entire world.
Full Product Details
Author: John Peragine ,
Chris O'Brien
Publisher: Crumblebee Books
Imprint: Crumblebee Books
Edition: 2nd ed.
Volume: 1
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.345kg
ISBN: 9798995261810
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 07 July 2026
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Not yet available
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Reviews
""Max and the Spice Thieves is the kind of book that the Young Adult genre is built for. Peragine has crafted an engaging, brand new tale with many elements that have made classics of the genre great, while still carving out space for itself as a new, fresh story. Max is a wonderfully engaging character built for older elementary and young middle school students, but never talks down to them and only lifts them up. I absolutely love the way literature inspires Max to greatness and how he leans upon stories he's read, and the plot is crafted in multiple complexities that challenge these young readers to pay close attention to an expansive, twisting adventure."" Judge, 9th Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published E-Book Awards. ""With its focus on ragtag, skilled fighters and renegade sentiments, Max and the Spice Thieves is an entertaining island adventure."" Foreword Magazine ""I would highly recommend Max and the Spice Thieves to fans of epic journeys, fierce battles, and all-out fantasy adventure. A cover to cover thrilling ride."" Readers Favorite ""Middle grade to high school readers are in for a real treat in a swashbuckling fantasy that challenges Max's perceptions of himself and his former role beyond his life as the physically challenged son of a missing father. Max and the Spice Thieves is very highly recommended for kids who like their action fast paced and their plots replete with self-discoveries and satisfying twists."" Midwest Book Review
Author Information
John Peragine writes stories for readers who believe a little magic still hides in the world. He's the author of The Secrets of the Twilight Djinn series, a middle grade fantasy filled with pirates, sea gods, and ancient magic, and Arcane Auction Wars, a supernatural thriller series where cursed relics and mysterious forces blur the line between myth and reality. A lifelong storyteller and journalist, John brings humor, heart, and a touch of the unexpected to every adventure he creates.
