The Deadening
Book 1
From the Series Dead Max Comix
Derrick Hollis is a 7th grader at Zachary Taylor Middle School and an aspiring cartoonist, too shy to show his work to anybody but his best friend Doug. When his dog Max dies, Derrick is left devastated. But then Max returns from the other side and starts to give Derrick advice. Derrick could use it, especially when it comes to affairs of the heart and standing up to bullies. When Derrick is too scared to ask his crush Kim to the Spring Fling, Max tells Derrick to “dog up!” and shake his tail on the dance floor. Will Dead Max be good for Derrick or lead him astray?
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| Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Genre | Graphic Novels |
| Category | SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: D Relationship Skills, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2020 |
| Publisher | Red Chair Press |
| Imprint | Red Chair Press Books for Young Readers |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 64 |
| Publication Date | 2020-01-01 |
| Text Type | Fiction—Paranormal |
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| BISACS | JUV008110, JUV008050, JUV008130 |
| Dewey | 741.5 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 9 |
| Lexile | 490 |
| Guided Reading Level | X |
| ATOS Reading Level | 2.3 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 506205 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 1.0 |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Original artwork, Reviewed, Teaching Guides, and eSource |
Author, Illustrator: Dana Sullivan
Dana Sullivan grew up in Southern California drawing on every piece of paper he could find. He now teaches picture book and graphic novel classes near Seattle, where he lives with his wife and two dogs.
Lerner eSource™ offers free digital teaching and learning resources, including Common Core State Standards (CCSS) teaching guides. These guides, created by classroom teachers, offer short lessons and writing exercises that give students specific instruction and practice using Common Core skills and strategies. Lerner eSource also provides additional resources including online activities, downloadable/printable graphic organizers, and additional educational materials that would also support Common Core instruction. Download, share, pin, print, and save as many of these free resources as you like!
Dead Max Comix
Middle school can be a survival of “fitting-in,” at best. In Dead Max Comix, Derrick discovers that his secrets aren’t really unusual. This series offers a light-hearted touch at accepting yourself and finding your own “pack.” View available downloads →
Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
“. . . [A] fun premise . . .”—Kirkus Reviews
