Max wants to be a knight, but when folks find out Max is a girl they tell her there is no way that can happen. But Max doesn’t give up. She and her friends, the Midknights team up to save her uncle from the evil King and the spell that has encircled all of Byjovia. The medieval setting, the dungeons and knights, the wizards and dragons all add up to make for a quirky story that readers will like. Lots of illustrations, plenty of silly humor, botched magic and fun friendships. Humorous for sure, but not quite as good as Big Nate.

Ages: 8 and up. Mary Lehmer, Librarian, Freeport Community Library