Book Series · 3 Books

Mister Max Books

In order from The Book of Lost Things to The Book of Kings.

The Mister Max series is a set of 3 chapter books by Cynthia Voigt, published between 2013 and 2015. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 380 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1049

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

The Book of Lost Things

By Cynthia Voigt, Iacopo Bruno (Illustrator)

Max's parents vanish, leaving him to unravel their mysterious disappearance while solving others' problems.

400 pages· 88,387 words· Est. 12.5 hour read

Paperback

Summary: Max's world turns upside down when his actor parents disappear, leaving only a cryptic note. As he navigates life alone, Max discovers a knack for solving others' mysteries, becoming Mister Max, Solutioneer. But can he solve the biggest mystery of all—his own? With each case, Max edges closer to the truth about his parents, blending into roles and uncovering secrets. Will his talent for finding solutions lead him to the answers he desperately seeks, or will he remain in the shadows of uncertainty? Dive into a tale of intrigue and discovery, where every clue could change everything.

In reading order

Mister Max Series

3 books · Published 2013–2015

#1 in Series

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$1049

The Book of Lost Things

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Max's parents vanish, leaving him to unravel their mysterious disappearance while solving others' problems.

#3 in Series

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$858

The Book of Kings

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015

A young solutioneer races to save his parents from a web of danger and deceit.

Series

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$858

The Book of Secrets

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

A young detective races to stop vandals while uncovering secrets about his missing parents.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Mister Max series?

There are 3 books in the Mister Max series. It began with The Book of Lost Things in 2013, and the newest book, The Book of Kings, was published in 2015.