Age rating and parents' guide:Max and the Midknights

by Lincoln Peirce

Ages 9–11

Max and the Midknights by Lincoln Peirce is best for children aged 9–11. It has mild violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language.

Dreamy Max is recruited by retired knights to save Byjovia from an evil king and dangerous creatures.

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Content ratings

How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.

Violence: Mild
Scary moments: Mild
Romance: None
Bad language: None

Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on 21 September 2026.

At a glance

Graphic novel
Part of the Max and the Midknights series
Easy to get into from the first page
Pictures on almost every page
Emotionally light
A good pick for reluctant readers

Great for kids who like

Action & Adventure

Reading mood

Adventurous
Suspenseful
Inspiring

Good to talk about

Action & Adventure

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Questions parents ask

Q: What age is Max and the Midknights for?

Max and the Midknights suits children aged 9–11. It is a graphic novel: easy to get into from the first page, pictures on almost every page.

Q: Is Max and the Midknights appropriate for a 9 year old?

Yes. Bookstaken rates it for ages 9–11. It has mild violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language.

Q: Is Max and the Midknights part of a series?

Yes, it belongs to the Max and the Midknights series. If your child enjoys it, the other Max and the Midknights books are the easiest next step.

Q: What should my child read after Max and the Midknights?

Try Secret Coders, Zita the Spacegirl and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. They share the same kind of story and suit the same ages.

Age rating and parents' guideMax and the Midknights

by Lincoln Peirce

Ages 9–11

Max and the Midknights by Lincoln Peirce is best for children aged 9–11. It has mild violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language.

Dreamy Max is recruited by retired knights to save Byjovia from an evil king and dangerous creatures.

At a glance

Graphic novel

Part of the Max and the Midknights series

Easy to get into from the first page

Pictures on almost every page

Emotionally light

A good pick for reluctant readers

Great for kids who like

Action & Adventure

Reading mood

Adventurous

Suspenseful

Inspiring

Good to talk about

Action & Adventure

Books like Max and the Midknights

Similar stories for the same ages, none more intense than this one should be for its youngest readers.

Ages 9–11

Secret Coders

by Gene Luen Yang

Twins Hopper and Eni discover their strange new school is built on coding puzzles and a dangerous secret.

Know more Get book

Ages 9–11

Zita the Spacegirl

by Ben Hatke

Zita leaps through a portal to rescue her abducted friend and becomes an unlikely hero on a strange planet.

Know more Get book

Ages 9–11

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

by Kate DiCamillo

Proud china rabbit Edward is lost and passed between owners, gradually learning empathy, grief, and love.

Know more Get book

Ages 9–11

I Survived (series)

by Lauren Tarshis

Young survivors experience famous disasters—including shipwrecks, wars, fires, and attacks—through fast-paced historical adventures.

Know more Get book

Ages 6–11

Dog Man

by Dav Pilkey

Dog-headed police officer Dog Man battles absurd villains while learning loyalty, kindness, and self-control.

Know more Get book

Ages 6–11

Phoebe and Her Unicorn

by Dana Simpson

Daydreaming Phoebe befriends vain unicorn Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, creating a funny partnership across school and magical adventures.

Know more Get book

Questions parents ask

Q: What age is Max and the Midknights for?

Max and the Midknights suits children aged 9–11. It is a graphic novel: easy to get into from the first page, pictures on almost every page.

Q: Is Max and the Midknights appropriate for a 9 year old?

Yes. Bookstaken rates it for ages 9–11. It has mild violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language.

Q: Is Max and the Midknights part of a series?

Yes, it belongs to the Max and the Midknights series. If your child enjoys it, the other Max and the Midknights books are the easiest next step.

Q: What should my child read after Max and the Midknights?

Try Secret Coders, Zita the Spacegirl and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. They share the same kind of story and suit the same ages.