Jordan and Max, Showtime (Orca Echoes)

Jordan had a tough time with the other kids at his old school.

So, on his first day at Massey Elementary, he has a plan: to be absolutely invisible. His new classmates don't need to know that his grandmother is his best friend or that they put on shows together dressing up in elaborate costumes each night in their apartment. When he's forced to pair up with Max, a loud-mouthed loner with a love for Hawaiian shirts, Jordan's cover of invisibility threatens to be blown completely. But with the help of his partner's unique artistic vision, Jordan begins to see that his sparkling secret deserves to be revealed.

This partially illustrated early chapter book is a gentle exploration of friendship, gender performance and identity.

The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

Suzanne Sutherland is the author of a number of books for young people, including the Jordan and Max series. Jordan and Max, Field Trip! was named a Children's Book Council Librarian Favorite and a CCBC Best Book for Kids & Teens. Suzanne lives in Toronto with her family.

Michelle Simpson is a full-time freelance illustrator who grew up adventuring in the woods of Niagara Falls, Ontario. Michelle holds a BAA in illustration and has worked on many different projects, including puzzles, board games, comics, coloring books and children’s TV shows. Michelle focuses mainly on children’s books, including the Jordan and Max series, Tanna’s Puppy and The Honeybee Speech. Nature and its little creatures are her biggest inspiration in her artwork.