Need a hero? It’s Max to the rescue! The first book in the laugh-out-loud series from the bestselling author of Big Nate.

Magic and (mis)adventures abound in Max and the Midknights, a hilarious illustrated novel from the New York Times bestselling creator of the Big Nate series, Lincoln Peirce.

'Max is epic fun!' – Jeff Kinney, bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.

'Fantastic! I loved it!' – Dav Pilkey, bestselling author of the Dog Man series.

Join Max's quest to become a knight in this laugh-out-loud New York Times bestselling adventure!

Max wants to be a knight – too bad that dream is about as likely as finding a friendly dragon. But when Max's uncle Budrick is kidnapped by the cruel King Gastley, Max has to act . . . and fast! Joined by a band of brave adventurers – the Midknights – Max sets out on a thrilling quest: to save uncle Budrick and restore the realm of Byjovia to its former glory!

With his trademark comic book-style illustrations, Lincoln Peirce brings epic adventure, riotous fun and medieval silliness in the series which continues with Battle of the Bodkins.