Miracle Max...Missing in Maryland! [Deluxe Edition] [Paperback]

Lisa B. C. O'Connell (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 22, 2000

Miracle Max is a lovable, loyal, and friendly German shepherd whose curiosity and courage make her a hero in this wonderfully illustrated tale. Children of all ages will find Miracle Max...Missing In Maryland a delightful children's story. Miracle Max is the consummate pet: gentle, playful, and lovingly protective of her family's children. But when she wakes to find them missing, she leaves the yard to investigate and bites off almost more than she can chew. Her innocent curiosity leads her on a day-long journey of adventure, courage, and canine ingenuity.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Maryland's Miracle Dog...If Max goes into the woods, what do you think she should find? This question and more await children of all ages at the Miracle Max Mystery Club, a free online interactive site. Author Lisa B. C. O'Connell's Miracle Max...Missing in Maryland features a savvy German shepherd who solves a mystery in her home state..." -- Southern Living Magazine, Mid-Atlantic Living - People & Places, May 2005

"Author Lisa B. C. O'Connell employs an easy-to-read narrative voice that expresses the warmth and charm of her lovable four-footed character. Her ability to capture Miracle Max's canine perspective and personality contributes to the charm of her work and its sheer fun. Readers will be delighted as they become involved with the story, its reader's club activities, and its related website." -- --Shooting Star Editions, American Literary Press

"Besides being educational, the mystery is entertaining. It is a book I would want my children to enjoy..." --Jo Rogers, MyShelf.com, May 2001

About the Author

Children's author/illustrator Lisa O'Connell has lived in the United States, Mexico, and Switzerland. She speaks fluent English and Spanish. Lisa attended four different high schools; in three different counties. She also attended The International School of Geneva, Switzerland, Webster College in Geneva, Switzerland, and the University of Delaware where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations. "Miracle Max...Missing in Maryland" was published in 2000. In 2002 Lisa created the "Official Website of Children's Author Lisa B. C. O'Connell" and the free "Miracle Max Mystery Club" in order to stay in touch with her readers. The website is "a safe place on the Internet for kids to learn and have fun." Lisa and her husband currently live in Maryland, USA; and have four children...two dogs, and one cat.

Product Details

• Paperback: 70 pages
• Publisher: American Literary Press; 1st edition (December 22, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156167642X
• ISBN-13: 978-1561676422
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,622,217 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Children's author/illustrator Lisa O'Connell has lived in the United States, Mexico, and Switzerland. She speaks fluent English and Spanish.

Lisa attended four different high schools; in three different counties. She also attended Webster College in Geneva, Switzerland, and the University of Delaware where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations.

"Miracle Max...Missing in Maryland" was published in 2000. In 2002 Lisa created the "Official Website of Children's Author Lisa B. C. O'Connell" and the free "Miracle Max Mystery Club" in order to stay in touch with her readers. The website is "a safe place on the Internet for kids to learn and have fun."

Lisa and her husband currently live in Maryland, USA; have four children, two dogs, and one cat.

http://www.lisabcoconnell.com
http://www.miraclemaxcorp.com
http://www.miraclemaxcorp.com/JOINtheFun.html

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Where's Miracle Max?, June 20, 2008

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John Cathcart (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Miracle Max...Missing in Maryland! (Paperback)

A wonderful story for your children.

As a pet lover myself, I thoroughly enjoyed sharing the wonderful drawings and compelling story of Miracle Max with my own children. It was also nice to get to know a bit more about Maryland.

Maybe if my own dog would nap a bit less, she'd be ready to be a hero and protect my family as well as Miracle Max!

John Cathcart

Award-winning author of "Delta 7"