Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 Minutes | 2013 | Jarrett Lerner | Buy |
| 2 | Exit Strategy | 2017 | Jarrett Lerner | Buy |
| 3 | I Am Fartacus | 2017 | Jarrett Lerner | Buy |
| 4 | Sven Carter & the Trashmouth Effect | 2017 | Jarrett Lerner | Buy |
| 5 | The Wild Bunch | 2017 | Jarrett Lerner | Buy |
| 6 | Under Locker and Key | 2017 | Jarrett Lerner | Buy |
| 7 | Arts and Thefts | 2018 | Jarrett Lerner | Buy |
| 8 | Electric Boogerloo: I Am Fartacus | 2018 | Jarrett Lerner | Buy |
| 9 | Sven Carter & the Android Army | 2018 | Jarrett Lerner | Buy |
| 10 | EngiNerds | 2019 | Jarrett Lerner | Buy |
| 11 | Project Me 2.0 | 2019 | Jarrett Lerner | Buy |
| 12 | Revenge of the EngiNerds | 2020 | Jarrett Lerner | Buy |
| 13 | The EngiNerds Strike Back | 2021 | Jarrett Lerner | Buy |
The MAX series is a collection of middle grade novels published under the MAX imprint. The books target readers in the 8 to 12 age range and cover a wide variety of stories, from science fiction to school comedy to adventure. The series ran from 2013 through 2021, with titles arriving at a steady pace.
Standout entries include the EngiNerds trilogy by Jarrett Lerner, the Sven Carter duology, and the I Am Fartacus books. While many of the titles are standalone, some share characters and storylines across multiple volumes. The MAX series works well for young readers looking for fun, quick-moving stories with humor and heart.