
Part of the Stranger Things series
A new town, a bully brother, and lurking monsters—Max must navigate it all with grit and sass.
Max Mayfield's life is upended when her family moves from California to Indiana. Struggling to fit in, she faces her bully brother, new school challenges, and mysterious threats. As she navigates this strange new world, Max's resilience and skateboarding skills are put to the test. Can she find her place in Hawkins, or will the shadows of her past and present overwhelm her? Discover the untold story of Max's journey before she becomes a key player in the Stranger Things saga.
Fans went wild for this gripping, emotional addition to the Stranger Things’ universe after its successful launch! Fall into the never-before-told backstory of the beloved Dig Dug maven, Max Mayfield, written by New York Times bestselling author Brenna Yovanoff. Meet Max. She’s from California. She skateboards. Her family just dumped her in the middle of Indiana. And she’s really not ready to call Hawkins her new home. Whether she’s facing off against her bully brother, Billy, the new kids at school, or monsters abound, Max tackles life with sass and grit. This must-read novel based on the hit Netflix series Stranger Things explores Max’s past–with all the good and the bad it’s given her–in the lead up to the thrilling season that introduces our favorite new member of the gang.
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