Road Trip with Max and His Mom - Tapa dura

"Urban portrays Max's experiences with sympathetic perception, addressing Max's complicated feelings about his family with a light yet deft hand."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, STARRED review

"Urban excels at revealing the characters' shifting emotions through their actions, thoughts, and dialogue."-Booklist

"A winsome story for readers newly transitioned to chapter books."--Kirkus

"Like all families, Max's has challenges, but the warmth, heart, and respect among its members affirms that these difficulties are surmountable with kindness, courage, and the occasional deep-breathing exercise."--Horn Book Magazine

"Hand this series to readers seeking a realistic family story with lots of laughs."--School Library Journal

In this sweet and funny companion to Weekends with Max and His Dad by acclaimed author Linda Urban, Max and his mom embark on a road trip as they adjust to their new understanding of family.

Third-grader Max is heading off on a road trip with Mom. With miles to travel, cousins to meet, and a tall roller coaster to ride (maybe), it will be an adventure! But Max always spends weekends with Dad; will Dad be okay if he’s left behind? And will Max be brave enough for all the new explorations ahead of him?