MAX books in order

The MAX series is a middle grade fiction imprint featuring humorous and adventurous stories for young readers, including titles by Jarrett Lerner.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the MAX series?

There are 13 books in the MAX series, published between 2013 and 2021.

What is the MAX series?

MAX is a middle grade fiction series published by Aladdin/Simon & Schuster. The books are aimed at readers ages 8 to 12 and feature a mix of humor, science fiction, and school-based adventure stories.

What order should you read the MAX books?

Most MAX titles are standalone stories that can be read in any order. The exceptions are the connected books like EngiNerds and its sequels, or the Sven Carter and I Am Fartacus books and their follow-ups.

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