{"product_id":"9780571333486","title":"Max and the Millions : Author of Waterstones Children's Book of the Year 2024  I Am Rebel","description":"By: Montgomery, Ross (author) \u003cbr\u003e Format: Paperback \/ softback \u003cbr\u003e Published By: Faber \u0026amp; Faber \u003cbr\u003eDate of Publication: 01\/03\/18 \u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9780571333486 \u003cbr\u003e Dimensions in mm: 131 x 199 x 18 \u003cbr\u003e Description: From Costa-shortlisted superstar, a highly anticipated standalone adventure about what happens when you find a tiny, living, breathing civilization on the floor of your school dorm room.   Max is used to spending time alone - it's difficult to make friends in a big, chaotic school when you're deaf. He prefers to give his attention to the little things in life . . . like making awesome, detailed replica models. Then Mr Darrow, the school caretaker and fellow modeller, goes missing. Max must follow his parting instruction: 'Go to my room. You'll know what to do.'There on the floor he finds a pile of sand . . . and in the sand is Mr Darrow's latest creation . . . a tiny boy, no bigger than a raisin, Luke, Prince of the Blues. And behind the tiny boy . . . millions of others - a thriving, bustling, sprawling civilization!'A fast-paced and enjoyable adventure that encourages readers to appreciate the small things in life.' Kirkus'A delightful whiff of Monty Python . . . Ross Montgomery's writing is often pure Douglas Adams.' SFX'Totally off-the-wall story. The world building is superb.' The Bookbag'A funny, well plotted tale.' Sunday Express'Marvellously funny and original . . . it's the tiny details that make the story work.' Financial Times'An inventive and funny adventure.' Inis Children Books Ireland","brand":"Scotia Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41037859127479,"sku":"9780571333486","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/5629\/7143\/files\/9780571333486_db0fdd3c-e404-4f6b-8c2d-b8f7c5aa76f3.jpg?v=1756896939","url":"https:\/\/www.scotiabooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9780571333486","provider":"scotia-books-online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}