Max Helsing and the Thirteenth Curse (Max Helsing: Monster Hunter) - Hardcover

Jobling, Curtis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0451474791 ISBN 13: 9780451474797

Publisher: Orchard Books, 2015

Synopsis

Slaying.... and playing. All part of a day's work for Max Helsing.

Descended from a long line of monster hunters, Max Helsing does a pretty good job of being and eighth grader by day and keeping his town safe from demons, ghouls and the occasional mummy by night. That is, until he turns thriteen and discovers he's been cursed by an ancient vampire who wants him dead - at any cost. To save the world - and his life - Max must rely on his wise-cracking best friend, cantankerous monster, computer genius neighbour, and brand-new puppy. He'll need all their help and more to break the Thirteenth Curse!

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Review:

Praise for "Max Helsing and the Thirteenth Curse"
* "[A] gore-spattered, bone-crunching series opener." "Booklist," starred review
Jobling ably pens a genuinely funny book without allowing the humor to overshadow the horror...A delightful bit of ghoulish escapism. "Kirkus Reviews "
Max, a hero in the vein of a young Indiana Jones, is more at ease facing demons than managing middle school, and his wisecracking attitude and quick thinking make for entertaining reading. This action-packed thriller sets up what promises to be a series filled with legend, lore, and epic battles. "Publishers Weekly"
"The allure of fantastical monsters, combined with the tried-and-true formula of kids saving the world, will surely draw readers to this novel and have them eager for future installments." "SLJ
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Praise for Max Helsing and the Thirteenth Curse
* -[A] gore-spattered, bone-crunching series opener.---Booklist, starred review
-Jobling ably pens a genuinely funny book without allowing the humor to overshadow the horror...A delightful bit of ghoulish escapism.---Kirkus Reviews
-Max, a hero in the vein of a young Indiana Jones, is more at ease facing demons than managing middle school, and his wisecracking attitude and quick thinking make for entertaining reading. This action-packed thriller sets up what promises to be a series filled with legend, lore, and epic battles.---Publishers Weekly
-The allure of fantastical monsters, combined with the tried-and-true formula of kids saving the world, will surely draw readers to this novel and have them eager for future installments.---SLJ

Book Description:

Percy Jackson meets Dracula in this action-packed monster-hunting middle grade series!

About this edition

• Publisher: Orchard Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0451474791
• ISBN 13: 9780451474797
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320