Max and the Millions
Ross Montgomery (author)
Subjects
- Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
- Fantasy Worlds - awesome adventures of magic and mystery
Average rating
From Costa-shortlisted superstar, a highly anticipated standalone adventure about what happens when you find a tiny, living, breathing civilization on the floor of your school dorm room.
Max is used to spending time alone – it’s difficult to make friends in a big, chaotic school when you’re deaf. He prefers to give his attention to the little things in life . . . like making awesome, detailed replica models.
Then Mr Darrow, the school caretaker and fellow modeller, goes missing. Max must follow his parting instruction: ‘Go to my room. You’ll know what to do.’
There on the floor he finds a pile of sand . . . and in the sand is Mr Darrow’s latest creation . . . a tiny boy, no bigger than a raisin, Luke, Prince of the Blues. And behind the tiny boy . . . millions of others – a thriving, bustling, sprawling civilization!
‘A fast-paced and enjoyable adventure that encourages readers to appreciate the small things in life.’ Kirkus
‘A delightful whiff of Monty Python . . . Ross Montgomery’s writing is often pure Douglas Adams.’ SFX
‘Totally off-the-wall story. The world building is superb.’ The Bookbag
‘A funny, well plotted tale.’ Sunday Express
‘Marvellously funny and original . . . it’s the tiny details that make the story work.’ Financial Times
‘An inventive and funny adventure.’ Inis Children Books Ireland
Reviews
It is good looks loke one of my friends and it is nice.
Queen Beryl Piccalilli 07.03.2024
Star Reviewer
It has a really nice ending.
Duchess Kangaroo Jellybaby 18.08.2023
Great book, really funny
Anonymous 02.08.2022
This book was one of my favourites, I like how it cleverly weaves it together so every detail is important. I would definitely recommend it.
Viscountess Rapunzel Pinkerton 13.07.2022
This book could've been better. Not the greatest book I have ever read but good enough. Would recommend it to 9-10 year nolds.
Viscountess Diamond Tinkle 15.01.2022
It’s an irresistibly funny story It’s a fiction book and I would definitely recommend others to read it
Nurse Candyfloss Tyrannosaurus 28.07.2021
I think it's a wonderful book with tiny people the size of a pea. My favourite part is when Luke reunites the tribes-red blue and green. My favourite character was Mr darrow because he takes most of his interest on a walk through a land full of sculptures. I would recommend the book to someone who likes sculptures and appreciates that the smallest person should still get a second chance.
Principal Bunny Washington 11.07.2021
I enjoyed the part where Luke reunites the tribes-red, blue and green. Mr Darrow is my favourite character because he cares about even the smallest details on his models and sculptures. I would recomend it to some who likes artwork and cares about civilsations of people as small as a pea.
Principal Bunny Washington 10.07.2021
Everything in this book I loved, and I can't explain how I liked it in words or in my head.
Fairy Flossy Pawprint 06.09.2020
This book was great and tells everyone who reads it a important moral; one difference could change everything.
Master Chip Custard 14.08.2020
Would recommend it to everyone i know
General Unicorn Jamboree 26.06.2020
I personally think this is like the Indian in the cupboard but it is very different in the small detail because max is practically deaf but in the Indian in the cupboard no one is deaf. A very good everyday life but into the tiny tiny detail there is life.i would recommend this
Anonymous 25.06.2020
Very funny I recommend for 9-13year olds
Esquire Gargoyle Waltzer 19.07.2019
