Max has always dreamt of being an action hero, just like the ones in the books he reads. So, when he's given a mysterious book and finds himself zapped into the story, he thinks his dream has come true.

Only it's not a dream...it's a nightmare...and fleeing a pack of vicious dogs, crossing rickety rope bridges and being chased by gun-wielding kidnappers is just the start of it!

Now, Max and his two new friends must find a way out of the story or risk being trapped forever.

An illustrated chapter book, perfect for lovers of fast-paced adventure stories filled with cliffhangers that will keep you reading more!

Includes themes of determination, friendship and new-found bravery, and has a diverse cast of characters:

Max, who has always preferred books to people.

Confident and resourceful Clara, who uses a wheelchair to get around following an accident when she was younger.

School gymnast Ewan, who spends more time climbing trees than on the ground!