The Horn Book Guide

YOUNGER FICTION

Urban, Linda

Weekends with Max and His Dad

144 pp. | Houghton | April, 2016 | Trade ISBN 978-0-544-59817-1 $16.99

(2) 1-3 Illustrated by Katie Kath. Third grader Max's parents are newly divorced, and his dad is settling into a new apartment. Though children of difficult divorce might find it overly sunny, most will find the story (which takes place over three weekends) comforting and familiar. With likable characters, cheerful black-and-white illustrations, and a story just right for budding chapter-book readers, this projected trilogy is off to a good start.

Reviewer: Robin L. Smith | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2016