Maxed Out
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But ever since his dad died, Max's mom has been struggling. Now Max has to take his brother, Duncan, who is autistic, with him wherever he goes. Max's team is counting on him to help them win the upcoming playoff game against the Red Eagles, but one practice makes it clear that it's not safe to leave his brother unattended on the sidelines. With only a week to figure out how he can play in the big game, Max is feeling the pressure. Will he find a way to be a good teammate, a good brother and a good son, or is it all too much for one kid?
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they donât like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
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Daphne Greer is the award-winning author of several books for young readers, including Finding Grace (Ann Connor Brimer Award finalist ), Camped Out (Hackmatack Award winner) and Jacobâs Landing (Silver Birch Award finalist and Hackmatack Award finalist). Daphne graduated from Mount St. Vincent University with a bachelor of child study. She lives in Newport Landing, Nova Scotia.
