Book description
Maximillian Villainous is a monster who doesn't have the heart to be a villain. His famous family pulls pranks on the likes of Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy, and Max spends his time undoing them. So when he brings home a bunny to be his sidekick, Max's disapproving motherā¦
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1 author picked Maximillian Villainous as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Maximillian is perfect for readers who want a funny story. The underlying message is cleverly woven ināclever like Maximillian who concocts a plan to try to keep a fluffy pet bunny (which, of course, is not an appropriate pet for a child in a family of villains). Kids want their parents to be proud of them, and sometimes that collides with their true desires, and this book masterfully shows that there is common ground, even when it appears there isnāt.
From Wendy's list on kids who celebrate being themselves.
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