Synopses & Reviews
A secret note wins Max a friend in a faraway country
Max doesnt know what to expect when he slips a note into a box of grapes headed to the United States, so he is thrilled when he receives a response from a girl named Maggie. The two quickly become pen pals.
Then one day Maxs village in Chile is hit by a huge earthquake, and his school must be closed because of damages. When the school finally reopens, a surprise is waiting for Max from his faraway friends.
About the Author
Gloria and Ted Rand are a husband-and-wife team who have collaborated on a number of picture books, including Mary Was a Little Lamb and A Home for Spooky. Mr. Rand has illustrated many other popular titles for children, including Knots on a Counting Rope, Here Are My Hands, and Barn Dance! The Rands live on Mercer Island in Washington State.