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The Misadventures of Max Crumbly books in order

by Rachel Renee Russell · 3 books listed so far · Children's

Last checked: September 24, 2026, against simonandschuster.com

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    The Misadventures of Max Crumbly 1: Locker Hero

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    Start hereFirst book in the main order.

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  2. 2 The Misadventures of Max Crumbly 2: Middle School Mayhem book cover by Rachel Renee Russell
  3. 3 The Misadventures of Max Crumbly 3: Masters of Mischief book cover by Rachel Renee Russell

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What the story is

The hero is Max Crumbly, with his trusty sidekick Erin.

Source: maxcrumbly.com, checked 2026-11-06

The books are set at South Ridge Middle School.

Source: maxcrumbly.com, checked 2026-11-06

Beyond the books

Max first appears in book 10 of the author's Dork Diaries; this is his own spin-off series.

Source: dorkdiaries.com, checked 2026-11-06

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