Fans went wild for this gripping, emotional addition to the Stranger Things’ universe after its successful launch! Fall into the never-before-told backstory of the beloved Dig Dug maven, Max Mayfield, written by New York Times bestselling author Brenna Yovanoff.

Meet Max. She’s from California. She skateboards. Her family just dumped her in the middle of Indiana. And she’s really not ready to call Hawkins her new home.

Whether she’s facing off against her bully brother, Billy, the new kids at school, or monsters abound, Max tackles life with sass and grit. This must-read novel based on the hit Netflix series Stranger Things explores Max’s past–with all the good and the bad it’s given her–in the lead up to the thrilling season that introduces our favorite new member of the gang.