Book band: Gold (Ideal for ages: 6+)Quizzed for Accelerated ReaderA warm-hearted adventure starring a monster called Max, ideal for children practising reading at home or in school. Max is a monster with yellow eyes, pointed ears, a big, wide mouth, sharp teeth and a long, spiky tail.

He's just like the rest of his family, except Max is a mighty show off.

He's not really meant to, but sometimes he does tricks in front of the children who visit Blue Lake - and they love it!

Then, one day, his showing off gets Max more than he bargained for... This warm-hearted adventure from picture book author Carrie Weston (author of the Oh, Boris series) is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1.

Features engaging illustrations and quirky characters young readers will find it hard to resist. _______________Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson.

The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas.

Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher