Muddy Max takes that eternal struggle between kids and parents-whether to play in or stay out of mud puddles-and turns it into an epic tale full of secrets and superpowers and one very important lesson: Don't eat mud. It's earthworm poop."-Matthew Holm, co-creator of Babymouse and Squish"What happens when genius-writer Elizabeth Rusch and super-artist Mike Lawrence get together? A book you won't be able to put down-or wash off! Not only does Muddy Max ooze adventure, it can also teach all of us something about bravery, science, and earthworm poop."-Bart King, author of The Big Book of Superheroes and The Big Book of Gross StuffMax may be the cleanest middle-school kid in the world-his neat-freak parents make certain of that. But what's behind their mysterious fear of mud? When Max finds himself face-down in a murky puddle, muddy from head to toe, he discovers something amazing: Mud gives him super powers. But there's more going on in Marsh Creek-and in his family-than he could ever imagine. Follow Muddy Max and his friends as they dig through the dirt to solve the mystery of Marsh Creek. | Muddy Max by Elizabeth Rusch, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters