Max Meow 6: When Pancakes Go Bad (Really Bad!): (A Graphic Novel)

Ages 7 to 10, Grades 2 to 5

Max Meow—the superhero with cat-itude and his best friend, Mindy (aka Science Kitty!) are back in the sixth volume of this action packed, laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel series that Kirkus Reviews called "catnip for fans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man."

Kittyopolis is in chaos! Pancakes are turning monstrous and FLIPPING out. Mindy's inventing in her sleep! And a bunch of Max's old foes are organizing themselves into a Legion of Nasty to put our favorite feline on PERMANENT PAWSE.

Luckily, Max's pal Rex Rocket, Cosmic Weiner Dog, is here to help. But will their combined efforts be enough to clean up such a massive mess?! Will Agent M be able to stay a good guy and resist joining the Legion of Nasty?! Will breakfast ever be the same?! Stay strong, heroes-- Kittyopolis needs you more than ever!

"Max Meow's super heroics will have kids meow-ling with laughter!" —John Patrick Green, creator of the InvestiGators

Story Locale:Kittyopolis

Series Overview: Book 1: Cat Crusader (Fall 20); Book 2: Donuts and Danger (Spring 21); Book 3: Pugs from Planet X (Fall 21), Book 4: Taco Time Machine (Fall 22) Max Meow: Welcome to Kittyopolis Boxed Set (1-4) (Summer 23); Book 5: Attack of the ZomBEES (Fall 23); Book 6: When Pancakes Go Bad (Really Bad!) (Spring 25). Look for the spin off Rex Rocket, Cosmic Weiner Dog, coming in 2026!

About the Author

John Gallagher is the art director of the NWF's "Ranger Rick" magazine, cofounder of "Kids Love Comics" (an organization that uses graphic novels to promote literacy) and leads workshops teaching kids how to create their own comics. John lives in Virginia with his wife and their three kids.

Author Residence: Fairfax, VA