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The Day Max Stood Up
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Dec 27 2025
Pages: 102
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.24 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
An Uplifting Chapter Book About Friendship, Courage, and Standing Up to Bullying
By Thomas VanVactor
Max Turner just wants to fit in.
But being the new kid at school isn't easy-especially when one student makes it his mission to pick on Max every chance he gets. At first, Max feels invisible, scared, and unsure of how to stand up for himself.
Everything changes when Max teams up with an unexpected friend.
Through courage, kindness, and teamwork, Max learns that standing up doesn't always mean fighting back-it means finding your voice, believing in yourself, and choosing who you want to be. Along the way, friendships form, people change, and Max discovers that even small acts of bravery can create powerful ripple effects.
Max Stood Up is a realistic, heartwarming chapter book that tackles bullying, empathy, and personal growth in a way kids can truly relate to.
Perfect for:
Kids ages 8-12
Classroom read-alouds
Parents looking for confidence-building stories
Teachers and counselors teaching social-emotional learning
Fans of books like Wonder and Because of Mr. Terupt
This story reminds readers that courage doesn't always roar-sometimes it starts with a quiet decision to stand tall.
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