maxi, the hero

Maxi the Taxi Dog

by Debra Barracca

Maxi the taxi dog is back with his partner Jim, all set for new adventures. Starting off in their cab, they pick up two sailors just in from Tahiti, then watch a parade with giant floats, and stop for frankfurters and a blueberry tart. When someone cries "Stop, thief!" Maxi speeds off in hot pursuit of a purse snatcher, while Jim cheers him on. How Maxi finally catches the thief and is proclaimed a hero to the applause of the crowd makes this a rousing tale for all young readers.

Maxi, first introduced in the widely acclaimed The Adventures of Taxi Dog (also published by Dial), once again makes a virtuoso appearance in Mark Buehner's brilliant and joyous paintings depicting the warm, affectionate relationship between two best friends. Debra and Sal Barracca's engaging tale will be happily welcomed by all who loved Maxi's first adventures, and is bound to earn a host of new fans for this wonderful mutt.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Dogs

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Lydia McGregor · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fantastic story with amazing illustrations! I was able to easily expand on what we were reading just by talking about what was going on in the pictures. This was an exciting adventure that left my toddlers & I wanting more Maxi!! I would check this out again.

[Paula Greenfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another adventure with Maxi.

[Ryan Treaster · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is another great book that teaches children courage and how to be brave. Maxi rides along in the taxi with his driver and when they encounter a thief, Maxi comes to the rescue and hunts him down and is regarded as the hero.

Reading Level- Transitional
Curricular Uses- Read Aloud
Social Issues- Talks about bravery and courage. Also encourages children to do the right thing just as Maxi did. Identifies that stealing is wrong as well.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Why does Moira always love the rhyming books? It's not so bed when it's done well, bit this is a little forced. It's easy to memorize though, so at least I don't have to pay attention when I'm reading it to her. This is one of the first books we ever read her, before we had many board books, when she was a few months old. We changed Maxi (the dog) to Stewie and Jim (Maxi's owner) to Moira and she loved it.

[Brandin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Genre: Picture book/fiction

Topic/Theme: Courage, friendship, community

Grade Level: K-3

Classroom Use: Read aloud

Comments: Great book to show courage and friendship

[Elaine Conway · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interest Level
Grades PreK - 2