the GHOST MAX and MONROE CASE 1 THE MAGIC BOX WRITTEN BY L M FALCONE ILLUSTRATIONS BY KIM SMITH KIDS CAN PRESS
To my great nieces Nadya Gabriella Emma Emily Maya and Daniella I love you to bits And to Terry Kennedy my partner in crime
CHAPTER 1 HOW CHEAP ARE YOU BAZAAR Dark clouds moved along with Max Monroe and his grandpa Harry as they drove down the dirt road that led to Harry’s house Max hadn’t been there since he was a little kid Max’s mom died two years ago so he lived with just his dad His dad was a news reporter for a major TV station He covered stories all over the world Usually Harry came to look after Max when his father was away But lately his father was gone for longer and longer periods of time There was a family meeting and it was decided that Max should move in with his grandpa for the summer Today was the day I forgot shouted Harry slamming on the brakes Forgot what Grandpa asked Max prying his fingers off the dashboard The How Cheap Are You Bazaar It closes in five minutes Hang on Max Harry spun the car around and drove like a maniac In exactly
