Mad Max & Sweet Sarah (Greek Mythology Fantasy) - Hardcover

Collins, Ellie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1947867717 ISBN 13: 9781947867710

Publisher: Teatime Press, 2020

Synopsis

Flying from his beloved island home of O'ahu to Seattle, Max is confused and conflicted about where he's headed and why. Talking about his feelings seems like an uncomfortable prospect, so he intends to just make it through the minimal two-week stay, then retreat to his comfort zone. As it turns out, two weeks is more than enough to change your life forever.

Sarah works hard to coordinate her older brother's first-time visit, and she is elated to finally meet him. Now that he's here, though, Sarah's summer plans are being derailed. Maxie seems anxious to leave--he's brooding in his room and even fighting with other boys in the neighborhood! Sarah is desperate for a plan to keep Maxie safe and happy so she'll have a chance at the sibling relationship she always dreamed of. She receives help from an unlikely source--Athena, Goddess of War and Wisdom. It appears Athena faces challenges with a brother of her own and, as a team, they may be able to foster some peace.

About this title

About the Author

Ellie Collins wrote her debut novel, Daisy, Bold & Beautiful when she was turning eleven and just beginning sixth grade. She finished writing Mylee In The Mirror, the second in her multi-award-winning middle-grade Greek mythology fantasy series before heading back to school for seventh grade and turning twelve and Mad Max & Sweet Sarah before eighth grade and becoming a teen. She writes amid a very busy extracurricular schedule, including a spot on both a gymnastics team and a trampoline and tumbling team, as well as taking weekly piano lessons. She's an avid gamer who loves hanging out with friends. Her love of Greek mythology inspires her writing.

From the Back Cover

Flying from his beloved island home of O'ahu to Seattle, Max is confused and conflicted about where he's headed and why. Talking about his feelings seems like an uncomfortable prospect, so he intends to just make it through the minimal two-week stay, then retreat to his comfort zone. As it turns out, two weeks is more than enough to change your life forever.

Sarah works hard to coordinate her older brother's first-time visit, and she is elated to finally meet him. Now that he's here, though, Sarah's summer plans are being derailed. Maxie seems anxious to leave--he's brooding in his room and even fighting with other boys in the neighborhood! Sarah is desperate for a plan to keep Maxie safe and happy so she'll have a chance at the sibling relationship she always dreamed of. She receives help from an unlikely source--Athena, Goddess of War and Wisdom. It appears Athena faces challenges with a brother of her own and, as a team, they may be able to foster some peace.

From the Inside Flap

"You got into a fight?!" Dad demanded, red faced. "In front of your sister, no less?!" he added, incredulously, throwing his hands onto his hips.

"No. It's not like that-" Maxie began to explain or maybe defend himself.

"I don't know what you do back in Hawaii," Dad interrupted, "but we do not condone physical violence in this house! Do you understand me?!" He didn't wait for a response. "I will not have Sarah exposed to such behavior!"

A flash of hurt crossed Maxie's face. Then he erupted, too. "Fine! You won't have to worry about me corrupting your precious princess ever again! I'm outta here! I never even wanted to come her in the first place!"

Edition details

• Publisher: Teatime Press
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1947867717
• ISBN 13: 9781947867710
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128