Maxed Out by Daphne Greer - Starting April 9th 2016

[Sarah Elizabeth]

More than anything, twelve-year-old Max wants to play hockey like he used to. But since the death of his dad, his mom does more crying than mothering, and Max has to take his special-needs brother, Duncan, with him everywhere he goes. The team needs Max to win the upcoming game against the Red Eagles, but one practice with Duncan makes it evident that it's not safe to leave him 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 too much for one kid?

[Melanie]

Page 19

(view spoiler)[I am LOVING the hockey references! I feel bad that Max can't meet Sidney Crosby, but I have a feeling that's where Duncan might have wondered off to...we shall see :) (hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

Page 35
(view spoiler)[I hope Duncan doesn't get hurt or anything by being here by the ice. The puck could fly over and hit him... :( (hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

Page 45

(view spoiler)[That was crazy. Things definitely got out of hand quickly... (hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

Page 96

(view spoiler)[I wonder why Cody didn't play? Also, I can't believe there was a fire?! Why would she have listened to Duncan and gone downstairs? You'd think she'd keep her eye on him and make sure he didn't do anything dangerous. (hide spoiler)]