Monster Max and the Bobble Hat of Forgetting

Max is a normal boy until he burps and turns into a monster. He must find the real culprit causing damage in his suburb before Peregrine catches him.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 18 February 2021
Publisher: Firefly Press Ltd

Max is just an ordinary, slightly scruffy boy until he burps, when he turns into a huge monster, with teeth like swords, who can jump over buildings, roar, and eat whole dustbins. It's great being a monster whose aim is to protect and do good stuff until Max sneezes, when he turns back into a boy again, sometimes far from home and dressed only in his pants. But something starts causing a lot of damage in his quiet suburb, and it isn't Max. Trailed by his nemesis, Peregrine, a boy his age who has invented a POOP (portable operating omni prison) machine to catch the monster, Max has to find the real culprit before Peregrine catches him.

Max's life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers he has the power to transform into a monstrous creature. At first, he revels in his newfound abilities, using them to protect his town from harm. However, as time goes on, Max realizes that his transformation is not without its consequences. He struggles to control his monstrous instincts and often finds himself causing destruction and chaos.

One day, Max's transformation takes a dark turn when he accidentally causes the death of a young girl. Guilt-ridden and ashamed, Max tries to hide his powers from everyone, including his best friend, Peregrine. But Peregrine is determined to uncover the truth and expose Max as the monster he truly is.

As Max tries to evade Peregrine's pursuit, he discovers that there is a greater threat lurking in the shadows. A mysterious organization is seeking to harness Max's powers for their own evil purposes, and they will stop at nothing to achieve their goals.

With the help of his friends, Max must confront his inner demons and learn to control his powers before it's too late. He must also uncover the truth about the organization and stop them from using his abilities for their own gain.

In the end, Max emerges as a hero, using his powers for good and protecting his town from harm. He learns that true strength comes from within and that sometimes, the greatest monsters are the ones we fear the most.

Weight: 186g
Dimension: 129 x 199 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913102333